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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?
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.
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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)

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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
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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

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Bedrooms

  • Beds made
  • Vacuum under bed and furniture
  • Dust ceiling fan blades
  • Vacuum/Sweep inside closet
  • Wipe down light fixtures
  • Clean windows inside

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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
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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)

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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
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Floor Maintenance ❖

  • Vacuum All Carpeted Areas
  • Vacuum All Tile and Resilient Floor Areas
  • Mop All Tile and Resilient Floor Areas
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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)

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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
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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)

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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

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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
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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

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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.

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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

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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.