What is in a Deep Clean?
- Ginny Ledwell
- Feb 5
- 3 min read
DEEP CLEANING CHECKLIST
Kitchen
Always remember clean from top to bottom
Clean the microwave inside and out
Deep clean the dishwasher
Clean the refrigerator and freezer inside and out
Clean the oven inside and out
Clean countertops
Clean the hood vent and change filter if needed
Clean stove top burners
Clean and disinfect the garbage disposal
Clean cabinets and drawers (inside and outside)
Clean under the sink
Deep clean floors
Wipe down walls – It’s important to clean walls before paint to make sure what you think needs to be painted needs to be painted
Clean doorknobs, light fixtures and pulls
Dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor molding
Clean air vents from the ceiling
Dust and clean windowsills, including blinds
Wipe down doors
Dining Room
Always remember clean from top to bottom.
Dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor molding
Wipe walls– It’s important to clean walls before paint to make sure what you think needs to be painted needs to be painted.
Clean light switches and outlets
Remove all dust from top to bottom.
Clean light fixtures-Glass globes with glass cleaner and/or in the dishwasher, NO SMUDGES
Wipe down all tables and chairs, including legs and underneath.
Remove rug, shake, vacuum and clean floor before replacing rug.
Clean air vents from the ceiling.
Dust and clean windowsills, including blinds
Wipe down doors
Bathrooms
Always remember clean from top to bottom
Clean air vents from the ceiling
Clean light switches and fixtures
Clean mirror
Clean shower door frame
Clean shower glass- Get rid of hard water stains
Clean plastic strip at the bottom of a glass shower door-no mildew or discoloration- may need to be replaced.
Clean counter tops
Dust and clean windowsills, including blinds
Mop and scrub floors
Scrub and disinfect toilet, including around base, under seat and around hinges
Scrub the bathtub and/or shower
Wipe walls – It’s important to clean walls before paint to make sure what you think needs to be painted needs to be painted
Clean cabinets, knobs, towel racks and toilet paper holder
Clean bathroom exhaust fan
Clean shower head
Clean cabinets and drawers.
Clean bathroom closet
Wipe down doors
Living Room/Family Room
Always remember to clean top to bottom
Dust crown molding, wall corners, and floor molding
Wipe down walls – It’s important to clean walls before paint to make sure what you think needs to be painted needs to be painted
Vacuum all carpet area
Vacuum under furniture and in between cushions
Dust ceiling fans
Clean lights and wash light globes
Dust lamps
Dust edges of wall hangings, mirrors, and pictures
Clean windowsills and blinds
Dust electronics if any are present
Wipe down doors
Turn over all furniture and clean from the inside out, no dirt or dust bunnies
Bedrooms
Always remember to clean from top to bottom.
Dust ceiling, corners, and crown moldings
Dust and clean baseboards, windowsills, and blinds
Dust and polish all furniture
Dust edges of wall hangings, mirrors, and picture
Wipe down walls – It’s important to clean walls before paint to make sure what you think needs to be painted needs to be painted
Clean glass and mirrors
Dust lamps
Vacuum lamp shades
Clean ceiling fan
Clean light fixtures
Vacuum carpet, including edges and under furniture
Clean doorknobs and light switch plates
*Most deep cleaners charge extra for interior and exterior window cleaning
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