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Basic Cleaning Task List

General Areas

☐ Dust all surfaces (furniture, shelves, baseboards).

☐ Wipe light switches, door frames, and doorknobs.

☐ Vacuum carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture.

☐ Sweep and mop hard floors.

☐ Organize or tidy items (e.g., straighten cushions, fold blankets).

☐ Clean mirrors and glass surfaces.

☐ Empty trash bins and replace liners.

Kitchen

☐ Wipe down countertops and backsplash.

☐ Clean exterior surfaces of appliances (stove, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher).

☐ Wipe cabinet doors and handles.

☐ Clean sink and faucet.

☐ Sweep and mop kitchen floor.

☐ Empty trash and replace liners.

Bathrooms

☐ Clean and disinfect sinks, countertops, and faucets.

☐ Wipe mirrors and glass surfaces.

☐ Scrub and disinfect toilets (seat, bowl, and base).

☐ Clean shower walls, tub, and fixtures.

☐ Wipe cabinet doors and exterior surfaces.

☐ Sweep and mop floors.

☐ Empty trash bins.

Entryways/Mudrooms

☐ Sweep or vacuum floors.

☐ Wipe surfaces (remove dust or dirt).

☐ Tidy shoes and coats.

Deep Cleaning Task List

General Areas

☐ Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, and vents.

☐ Dust blinds, shutters, and curtain rods.

☐ Dust furniture, baseboards, and decorative items.

☐ Vacuum carpets, rugs, and under furniture (move furniture if possible).

☐ Vacuum upholstered furniture (cushions and crevices).

☐ Wipe walls, doors, doorframes, and light switches.

☐ Clean windows (interior side) and window frames.

☐ Clean glass and mirrored surfaces.

☐ Sweep, vacuum, and mop floors, including under furniture.

Kitchen

☐ Clean inside and outside of the refrigerator (shelves, drawers, doors).

☐ Clean inside and outside of the oven (racks, door).

☐ Clean inside and outside of the microwave.

☐ Wipe dishwasher exterior and clean filter.

☐ Wipe down countertops and backsplash.

☐ Scrub and sanitize sink and faucet.

☐ Wipe exterior and clean interior of cabinets and drawers (if requested).

☐ Sweep, vacuum, and mop kitchen floor (including under appliances if movable).

Bathrooms

☐ Scrub and disinfect sink, faucet, and countertops.

☐ Clean mirrors and glass surfaces.

☐ Remove hard water stains and soap scum from shower doors, tiles, and tub.

☐ Scrub and sanitize toilets (seat, bowl, base, tank).

☐ Scrub grout and remove mold/mildew from tiles.

☐ Wipe exterior and clean interior of cabinets and drawers (if requested).

☐ Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors (including corners and behind toilets).

Bedrooms

☐ Dust surfaces (furniture, shelves, baseboards).

☐ Clean mirrors and glass surfaces.

☐ Vacuum or sweep and mop floors (under furniture if movable).

☐ Spot-clean walls and doors for marks or stains.

☐ Organize or tidy items (if requested).

Additional Tasks

☐ Wash walls to remove excessive grime or marks.

☐ Clean inside windows and tracks.

☐ Remove cobwebs from corners and ceilings.

☐ Steam-clean carpets (if applicable).

☐ Sanitize high-touch areas (light switches, door handles, remotes).

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