Maximize Your Clean with Effective Checklists
Discover how cleaning checklists enhance your cleaning routine for homes and businesses
How do cleaning checklists improve efficiency and effectiveness?
All Room Cleanings Include (Step by Step Order)
- Cobwebs Removed
- Dust Fans that can be reached on a 3 step ladder
- Wet Wipe Fans that can be reached on a 3 step ladder
- Dust Blinds
- Clean Inside Windows
- Wipe Window Sills
- Dust Light Fixtures (chandeliers excluded)
- Wet Wipe Light Fixtures
- Clean Inside Closets
- Dust All Shelving
- Wet Wipe All Shelving
- Woodwork/Doors dusted
- Woodwork/Doors wet wiped
- Clean and Disinfect Light Switches
- Dust Baseboards
- Wet Wipe Baseboards
- Vacuum Floors
- Mop all Hard Surface Floors
Deep Cleaning Checklist (Step by Step Order)
Kitchen
- Load dishwasher (if applicable)
- Appliance exteriors cleaned
- Clean backsplash
- Clean inside and outside of microwave
- Clean countertop
- Clean tables
- Polish all stainless steel
- Clean and polish sink
Bathrooms
- Clean and disinfect toilet
- Clean and scrub shower head
- Clean and scrub shower and shower head hose
- Clean and scrub soap holder
- Clean and scrub shower walls
- Clean and scrub showers and showers doors
- Clean and disinfect bathtub
- Clean and disinfect sinks
- Clean and disinfect light switches
- Towels neatly folded/hung
Bedrooms
- Beds made
- Vacuum under bed and furniture
- Dust ceiling fan blades
- Vacuum/Sweep inside closet
- Wipe down light fixtures
- Clean windows inside
Other Living Areas
- Deep clean upholstery and cushions
- Clean under all furniture
- Dust all surfaces including baseboards
- Clean AC vents and returns
- Wipe down doors and door frames
- Clean electronics and TV screens
- Vacuum or clean blinds
Extras
- Inside Oven
- Inside Fridge
- Cabinet Tops
- Cabinet Fronts
- Finished Basement
- Garage
- Changing Sheets (must have clean set and be placed on bed before arrival)
- Wall Washing
- Pets
Commercial Cleaning Checklist (Step by Step Order)
General Cleaning
- Dust and Clean Office Horizontal Surfaced Fixtures and Furniture
- Empty Waste Paper and Trash As Directed & Replace Liners
- Clean Entrance and Partition Glass, Remove Smudges
- Vacuum and/or Wipe Fabric/Leather/Plastic Furniture
- Dust All Blinds
- Dust Vertical Furniture
- Clean and Sanitizes Drink Fountains/Cooler
- Damp Wipe and Sanitize Telephones
- Wipe Down Baseboards
- Cleaning All Mirrors In Location
Floor Maintenance ❖
- Vacuum All Carpeted Areas
- Vacuum All Tile and Resilient Floor Areas
- Mop All Tile and Resilient Floor Areas
Kitchen lunch eating areas/Coffee Area
- Clean and Disinfect Kitchen Counters and Tables
- Clean and Disinfect Kitchen Sink
- Clean and Disinfect Exterior Of Appliances
- Restock Kitchen Paper and Soap Products
- Clean Microwave (Inside and Outside)
Restrooms
- Clean and Polish Restroom Dispensers and Fixtures
- Clean and Disinfect Sinks Toilets and Urinals
- Spot Clean Tile Walls and Toilet Partitions
- Wash Restroom Floors With Germicidal Cleaner
- Clean and Polish Restroom Metal and Mirrors
- Restock Restroom Paper and Soap Products
- Wash Restroom Partition With Germicidal Cleaner
- Clean and Sanitize Sanitary Napkin Dispensers
Closing instructions
- Clean and Organize Janitorial Closet
- Turn Off Lights As Instructed
- Lock Doors and Windows As Instructed
- Set Alarms As Instructed
Move In/Move Out Checklist (Step by Step Order)
All Rooms
- Cobwebs Removed
- Dust Fans that can be reached on a 3 step ladder
- Wet Wipe Fans that can be reached on a 3 step ladder
- Dust Blinds
- Clean Inside Windows
- Wipe Window Sills
- Dust Light Fixtures (chandeliers excluded)
- Wet Wipe Light Fixtures
- Clean Inside Closets
- Dust All Shelving
- Wet Wipe All Shelving
- Woodwork/Doors dusted
- Woodwork/Doors wet wiped
- Clean and Disinfect Light Switches
- Dust Baseboards
- Wet Wipe Baseboards
- Vacuum Floors
- Mop all Hard Surface Floors
Bathroom
- Cabinet Exteriors Cleaned
- Cabinet Interiors Vacuumed
- Cabinet Interiors Wet Wiped
- Clean and Disinfect Toilet (make sure to reach behind and get the sides)
- Clean and Scrub Shower Head
- Clean and Scrub Shower and Shower Head Hose
- Clean and Scrub Soap Holder
- Clean and Scrub Shower Walls
- Clean and Scrub and Showers Doors
- Clean and Disinfect Bathtub
- Clean and Disinfect Sinks
- Clean and Disinfect Countertop
- Clean and Disinfect Light Switches
Kitchen
- Appliance Exteriors Cleaned
- Cabinet Exterior Cleaned
- Cabinet Interior Vacuumed
- Cabinet Interior Wet Wiped
- Inside Drawers Vacuumed
- Inside Drawers Wet Wiped
- Clean Backsplash
- Clean Inside and Outside of Microwave
- Clean Countertop
- Polish all Stainless Steel
- Clean and Polish sink
- Cabinet Exterior Cleaned
- Interior Oven cleaned
- Interior Refrigerator cleaned
Renovation/Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist3-Phase Process
Phase 1 - Rough Cleaning Checklist
(Debris & Initial Dust)
Remove Large Debris: Clear leftover materials, wood, nails, and packaging.
Initial Dusting: Wipe down high surfaces (ceilings, light fixtures, ceiling fans) to remove dust.
Windows: Remove stickers, tape, and protective films from glass.
Initial Floor Sweep: Sweep all floors to remove debris and drywall dust.
Phase 2 - Detailed Cleaning
(Deep Clean)
Surfaces & Walls: Vacuum or wipe down all walls, baseboards, trim, and doors.
Cabinets & Closets: Clean the inside and outside of all cabinets, drawers, and closets.
Windows & Glass: Clean window frames, tracks, and wipe glass to a streak-free finish.
HVAC & Air Quality: Vacuum all air vents and replace HVAC filters, as construction dust often settles here.
Fixtures: Dust light fixtures, fan blades, outlets, and light switches. Scrub tile grout (Florida humidity promotes mildew!)
Clean exhaust fan and vent cover
Descale showerhead and faucets
Clean behind and around toilet
Wash shower curtain and liner
Organize medicine cabinet and drawers
Check for and treat any mold spots
Phase 3 - Final Detail Cleaning
Deep Vacuum: Vacuum all floor types (carpets, hard floors) using a HEPA vacuum to catch fine dust.
Mopping: Mop all hard floors (hardwood, tile, vinyl) with proper cleaners.
Bathroom & Kitchen: Sanitize toilets, sinks, bathtubs, and showers. Polish chrome fixtures, countertops, and backsplashes.
Polishing: Polish woodwork, stainless steel appliances, and cabinets.
Exterior: Clean entranceways, remove debris from landscaping, and sweep walkways.