House Cleaning Services: DIY Checklist for House Cleaners

Each home has different needs. Each house cleaner may have a different style. We’ve included a list of most frequently requested tasks that clients look for in 3 different types of residential house cleaning. This is not meant to be a pre-packaged cleaning to limit your needs. You can use these to jog your mind about what you’re looking for in your own customized cleaning. Including a checklist for house cleaners is a great way to ensure the communication and expectations are clearly defined.

We’ll notate all of your requests and record them on the work order notes for the cleaner to review each visit, especially if you won’t be home for the cleaning. We’re always happy to adjust and update those notes upon request should your needs change for future services or change for a particular cleaning date. You can also communicate directly with the cleaners with any requests.

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Basic House Cleaning

Basic Clean Tasks often requested with ongoing cleaning service.

All Rooms

Cobweb, dust all surfaces & items
Wipe horizontal surface tops
Remove trash and recycle
Make Beds
Vacuum & mop

Bathrooms

Scrub & Sanitize tub, tile, shower & all hardware
Clean inside & outside of toilet
Wipe shine mirrors, vanity, sink & drains

Kitchens

Clean hood, stove top, burners, drip pans & knobs
Wipe & shine exterior of every appliance
Polish any stainless steel
Clean inside & outside microwave
Wipe clean all counter space
Wash & dry sink, faucet & drain

Book Cleaning

Detail Cleaning is frequently requested if a home has not been professionally cleaned in the last 4-6 months, it’s like a spring cleaning but we don’t recommend you only do it in spring.

Consider adding these extra services:

Wipe clean baseboards, door facings and cabinet doors

Clean and sanitize inside fridge and inside oven

Clean blinds and shutters

Clean inside windows

Remove cobwebs and sweep patio or garage

Book Cleaning

Detail House Cleaning

Move Out Cleaning

Move In Cleaning

Move Out and Move In cleanings are for vacant homes preparing for new residents. Don’t let empty homes fool you, they require even more work than occupied homes.

Consider adding these extra services:

Wipe clean baseboards, door facings and cabinet doors

Clean and sanitize inside fridge and inside oven

Clean blinds and shutters

Clean inside windows

Remove cobwebs and sweep patio or garage

PLUS:

Cleaning inside cabinets and drawers throughout the home

Additionally, there may be some areas you want cleaned that is not a part of the add on options. Please check with our agency whether such services can be provided by the Cleaning Pros. Examples include: wiping down walls, cleaning ceiling fans, cleaning window tracks, etc. While it may not be listed as an add on option, that doesn’t mean it can’t be done! If it can be done, we’ll add it to your checklist for house cleaners.

Book Cleaning