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A Veteran-Owned Cleaning Business

Maximize Your Clean with Effective Checklists

How do cleaning checklists improve efficiency and effectiveness?

Cleaning checklists streamline the cleaning process, making it clearer and more manageable. By outlining specific tasks, they help ensure nothing is overlooked, allowing our professional cleaners to work systematically. This leads to consistent results and helps maximize cleaning efficiency, saving you time and ensuring your space is thoroughly cleaned every time.

Our detailed cleaning checklist ensures nothing is overlooked, delivering consistent, high‑quality results every visit. It provides accountability, clarity, and peace of mind—so you can trust your space is cleaned to professional standards every time.

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

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Deep Cleaning Checklist (Step by Step Order)

Kitchen

Bathrooms

Bathrooms

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

Bathrooms

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

Bathrooms

Other Living Areas

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

Other Living Areas

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

Other Living Areas

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

Kitchen lunch eating areas/Coffee Area

Floor Maintenance ❖

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 ❖

Kitchen lunch eating areas/Coffee Area

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

Kitchen lunch eating areas/Coffee Area

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

Closing instructions

Kitchen lunch eating areas/Coffee Area

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

Closing instructions

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

All Rooms

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

All Rooms

All Rooms

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

All Rooms

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 Checklist 3-Phase Process

Phase 1 - Rough Cleaning Checklist

Phase 1 - Rough Cleaning Checklist

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

Phase 1 - Rough Cleaning Checklist

Phase 1 - Rough Cleaning Checklist

(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

Phase 1 - Rough Cleaning Checklist

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.

Our cleaning professionals follow strict safety and quality protocols to ensure a thorough, dust‑free result. We wear protective masks, gloves, and eye protection when working around silica dust, use microfiber cloths and mops for fine dust removal, and clean with HEPA‑filter vacuums. Eco‑friendly and appropriate cleaners are used to safely remove paint overspray, caulk, and adhesive residue—delivering a cleaner, healthier space you can trust American Pride Cleaning

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