Standard Residential Cleaning
Complete checklist for regular housekeeping — kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and common zones
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1Kitchen
- Clean and disinfect all countertops
- Clean backsplash behind sink and stove
- Clean cooktop surface (burners, grates, drip pans)
- Wipe oven exterior and handle
- Clean microwave inside and out
- Wipe refrigerator exterior, handles and top
- Clean dishwasher exterior and handle
- Clean sink with disinfectant
- Polish faucet and remove limescale spots
- Wipe all cabinet doors and handles
- Wipe small appliances (coffee maker, toaster, kettle)
- Clean kitchen table and chairs
- Empty trash, recycling and compost — replace bags
- Wipe inside and outside of trash can
- Wipe light switches and outlets
- Sweep then mop floor (including under table and corners)
2Bathrooms
- Clean and disinfect inside toilet bowl
- Wipe and disinfect seat, lid and flush handle
- Clean toilet exterior including base and behind
- Clean and disinfect shower/tub (walls, floor, ledges)
- Clean glass shower doors or curtain (wipe watermarks)
- Clean showerhead and fixtures
- Clean and disinfect sink and vanity
- Polish faucet and remove water spots
- Clean mirror (streak-free)
- Wipe shelves, towel bars and hooks
- Clean top and sides of medicine cabinet
- Wipe light switches and door handle
- Replace used towels with fresh ones (if provided)
- Empty trash and replace bag
- Mop floor including behind toilet and corners
3Bedrooms
- Make bed: straighten sheets, pillows and duvet
- Dust nightstands and lamps
- Dust dresser, handles and top
- Dust frames, shelves and decor
- Wipe bedroom mirrors
- Dust door tops and frames
- Wipe light switches, handles and outlets
- Vacuum under bed (accessible edges)
- Vacuum floor including corners and along baseboards
- Empty trash cans and replace bags
4Living Room and Dining Room
- Dust all shelves, TV stand and bookcases
- Wipe coffee table, side tables and dining table
- Wipe dining chairs (backs and seats)
- Dust electronics (TV, console, speakers) with dry cloth
- Dust frames, mirrors, clocks and wall decor
- Dust window sills and blinds/curtains
- Fluff and straighten sofa cushions
- Wipe light switches, door handles and outlets
- Vacuum floor, under accessible furniture and area rugs
5Entryway, Hallways and Stairs
- Wipe entryway console, bench and shoe rack
- Dust stair railings and spindles
- Vacuum stairs (treads and risers)
- Vacuum all hallways
- Wipe light switches and handles in passageways
- Dust light fixtures and accessible ceiling lights
6Laundry Room (if included)
- Wipe tops of washer and dryer
- Wipe counter surfaces and shelves
- Clean dryer lint trap
- Sweep and mop floor
7Final Tasks
- Wipe visibly dirty baseboards in all rooms
- Mop all hard floors (kitchen, bathrooms, entryway)
- Confirm all trash cans are emptied with fresh bags
- Return moved items to their original positions
- Final room-by-room walkthrough before leaving
- Lock door and secure keys
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