Professional

House Cleaning

With detailed cleaning checklists, your crew can maintain high-quality

service on every job. We’ve packed this PDF with 12 handy house
cleaning checklists for all kinds of rooms and purposes.

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Keep your crew consistent and efficient with these cleaning checklists
for different types of jobs.

Regular house cleaning tasks Deep cleaning

Dust lamps, light fixtures, and ceiling fans checklist
Dust window ledges and blinds A deep cleaning house checklist
Dust all furniture, shelves, and decor should include all your general
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 acuum sofa and other upholstered furniture cleaning tasks, plus these extras:
(remove cushions)
Dust baseboards Clean and disinfect:
Wipe down doors and doorframes  The inside of the oven,
Clean out all corners for cobwebs stove grates, and hood fan
Tidy shoe closets Inside of the refrigerator
Vacuum all floors, carpets, rugs, and stairs Inside of the dishwasher
Mop hard floors The walls behind
Clean glass surfaces large appliances
Straighten pillows and linens Ceiling fans
Empty and replace wastebasket Polish metal hardware
Change bedsheets
Wash windows
Weekly cleaning checklist Deep clean carpets
Clean oven and microwave Wash shower curtain
Wipe down kitchen appliances Clean grout and soap scum
Vacuum floors and furniture from shower tiles
Sweep all floors Wash or shampoo rugs
Mop kitchen and bathroom floors Clean gutters
Change bedding
Sanitize sponges
Disinfect door knobs and light switches

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cleaning checklist for Airbnb
Dust baseboards, window sills, and shelves Wash and change bedsheets
Dust light fixtures Wash towels and bathrobes
Replace burnt out light bulbs Clean the kitchen
Remove cobwebs Throw out leftover food
Clean doors and walls Dust furniture and other surfaces
Clean interior of closets Wipe down countertops
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 ipe interior and exterior of cabinets Sweep and mop floors
and drawers Vacuum carpets and rugs
Sweep, mop, or vacuum floors Vacuum all sofas and underneath furniture
Clean shower, tub, sinks, and toilet Clean toilets, showers, and bathtubs
Clean laundry machines Disinfect door knobs, light switches,
Remove carpet stains and remotes
Wipe down and disinfect all countertops Take out trash and replace the garbage bag

Monthly cleaning checklist

Wash windows Scrub tile grout
Wipe baseboards Clean light fixtures
Clean blinds and curtains Spot treat carpet and upholstery
Dust and clean grime from ceiling fan blades Wipe down door frames
Dust and vacuum air vents Clean garage
Wipe chair rails Clean laundry room and washing machines
Wash blankets Wash rugs
Wash mattress pads Clean out dryer vent
Deep clean kitchen appliances Clean trash cans
Clean out pantry

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by Room
Make sure every part of the house is carefully cleaned
with these room-specific cleaning checklists.

Kitchen
cleaning checklist
Dust tops of kitchen cabinets and appliances
Wipe down countertops and cabinets
Wipe down stovetop
C
 lean microwave inside and out,
including turntable
Clean dishwasher
Soak stove drip pans and knobs in sink
Clean and dry all appliance surfaces
Shine stainless steel appliances
Clean burner grates and oven control knobs
Clean and disinfect kitchen sink
Wipe cupboard fronts, tables, and chairs
Sweep and mop floor
Replace rugs
Empty and replace wastebasket
Bathroom
cleaning checklist
Remove all dirty towels and washcloths
Dust all surfaces, including light fixtures
and decor
Clean and disinfect shower, bathtub,
and sinks (inside and out)
Clean and disinfect toilet bowl, seat, lid,
tank, flush handle, and base
Clean and shine all mirrors, chrome,
and tile
Remove hair from bathtub drain
Wipe cabinet fronts, fixtures,
and countertops
Vacuum and mop floor
Replace rugs
Empty and replace wastebasket

Bedroom cleaning checklist

Clean window coverings Vacuum room and closet floors
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 eposition furniture as necessary Clean mirrors and picture frames
to vacuum Return furniture to original positions
Dust all furniture Make bed

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Essential Cleaning Business Supplies
Vacuum cleaner, with attachments for hardwood and carpet
Bucket or container to carry supplies
Mop and bucket
Duster (both long and short)
Dustpan and broom
Paper towels
Microfibre cloths (have separate, color-coded ones for the kitchen and bathroom)
Glass cleaning cloths
Protective rubber gloves
Cleaning brushes (use disposable toilet brushes or ask the customer to provide one)
Laundry bag (for old rags)
Disinfectant wipes (perfect for bathroom and kitchen surfaces)
Shoe covers (to keep floors clean)
Spray bottle (to store homemade products and all-purpose cleaners you need to mix with water)
Trash bags

Living areas Window

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 ust from top to bottom with Remove drapes or wipe down blinds
microfiber cloth Vacuum dust and debris
Remove lint from all furniture from window frames
Vacuum upholstered furniture and floor Scrub window frames with sponge,
Clean picture frames soap, and water
Clean window coverings Dry window frames with
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 ipe down light fixtures, switches, microfiber cloth
and outlets Remove and clean window screens
Dust and clean TV Clean window tracks
Clean coffee tables and end tables Clean exterior window glass
Clean fireplace and mantel Wipe exterior window frames clean

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