Kitchen
- Clean countertops and backsplashes; straighten any countertop items present.
- Scrub the sink and wipe accessible areas beneath it.
- Wipe cabinets inside and out.
- Vacuum and wipe drawer interiors; clean drawer handles.
- Dust shelving, wipe pantry shelves, and clean pantry doors.
- Clean the stovetop and oven interior.
- Wipe the oven drawer inside and out.
- Clean the range hood exterior and filter.
- Clean the refrigerator inside and out, including its handle.
- Clean the microwave interior, exterior, and handle.
- Wipe the dishwasher interior, exterior, and handle.
- Polish stainless steel surfaces, including stainless steel range hoods.
- Clean behind appliances when already pulled out and accessible.
- Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, and blinds; remove cobwebs.
- Wipe baseboards, doorknobs, and light switch plates.
- Empty trash and replace the liner.
- Vacuum and mop floors.
Bathrooms
- Scrub bathtub surfaces, shower walls, and shower floors.
- Clean shower glass; rinse and dry tub and shower surfaces.
- Clean sink basins and wipe faucets.
- Polish shower fixtures and faucets.
- Wipe countertops and other accessible surfaces.
- Clean mirrors to a streak-free finish.
- Scrub toilet bowls and clean both sides of toilet seats.
- Disinfect flush handles, wipe toilet bases, and clean the surrounding floor.
- Wipe cabinets inside and out; dust shelves.
- Clean exhaust fan covers and vacuum accessible vent exteriors.
- Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, and blinds; remove cobwebs.
- Wipe doorknobs, switch plates, and baseboards.
- Vacuum and mop floors.
Bedrooms
- Vacuum closet interiors, floors, and surrounding areas.
- Wipe closet shelves, rods, and hanger ledges.
- Dust accessible surfaces.
- Clean mirrors to a streak-free finish.
- Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, and blinds; remove cobwebs.
- Vacuum accessible air vent exteriors.
- Wipe door frames, doorknobs, and baseboards.
- Wipe light switch plates and outlet covers.
- Empty trash and replace liners.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs.
- Vacuum and damp-mop hard floors.
Living Room & Shared Spaces
- Dust shelves, tables, and chairs.
- Damp-wipe accessible surfaces.
- Clean mirrors to a streak-free finish.
- Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, and blinds; remove cobwebs.
- Clean accessible baseboard heaters and vents, where present.
- Wipe baseboards and doorknobs.
- Wipe light switch plates and outlet covers.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs.
- Vacuum and damp-mop hard floors.
Laundry Room
- Wipe the outside of the washer and dryer.
- Polish appliance handles and knobs.
- Wipe shelves and dust accessible surfaces.
- Vacuum the accessible exterior of the laundry vent.
- Dust blinds and remove cobwebs.
- Wipe baseboards.
- Empty trash and replace the liner.
- Vacuum and mop floors.
Whole-Home Finishing Details
- Dust doors and door frames.
- Wipe window ledges and dust blinds throughout the home.
- Check reachable corners and remove remaining cobwebs.
- Dust reachable vents, including accessible air returns and grates.
- Brush or vacuum reachable ceiling vents and registers.
- Clean the tracks of front and back sliding glass doors.
- Dust or wipe accessible smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms.
- Wipe stair banisters and spindles.
- Clean the thermostat faceplate.
- Spot-clean outlet and plug covers.
- Vacuum carpet edges along baseboards.
- Perform a final walk-through to check the completed cleaning.