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House cleaning checklist

Nothing feels quite as good as a squeaky clean house. Our house cleaning checklist has 144 tasks and we promise, if you or your housekeeper complete all of them, your home will feel brand new. This checklist goes room by room to help you clean your home, and we even included a bonus spring cleaning checklist at the end for those times when you want a deep cleaning.

House cleaning kit & required supplies

Before we dive into the list, it’s worth calling out some of the supplies we think you’ll need to complete the job. We try to keep toxic chemicals out of our home, so we prefer natural & eco-friendly cleaning supplies.

  • All-purpose household cleaner – Better Life natural all-purpose cleaner
  • Window & mirror cleaner – Better Life natural streak-free glass cleaner
  • Sponges – Scotch Brite greener clean natural fiber sponges
  • Scrubbing pad – Scotch Brite scouring pads for lighter work and Brillo pads for tougher scrubbing
  • Microfiber cloth- VibraWipe cleaning cloths
  • Dishwashing liquid – Method dish soap
  • Duster – OXO Good Grips microfiber extendable duster
  • Rubber gloves – Playtex reuseable cleaning gloves
  • Paper towels
  • Vacuum cleaner – We reviewed our favorite vacuums here
  • Mop

Kitchen cleaning checklist

  • Clean dirty dishes
  • Put away clean dishes
  • Scrub kitchen sink
    • Disinfect sink strainer
  • Dust blinds
  • Wipe clean kitchen appliances
    • Refrigerator
    • Oven
    • Stove
    • Microwave
  • Disinfect & wipe clean kitchen counters and backsplash
    • Be sure to remove & replace all items
  • Wipe clean cabinet faces & hardware
  • Wipe clean tabletop and chairs
  • Disinfect light switches
  • Disinfect door knobs
  • Wipe clean electric plates
  • Wipe clean all woodwork
    • Baseboards
    • Window sills
    • Door frames
  • Empty trashcans & replace trash bags
  • Vacuum floors & rugs
  • Mop floors (tile & linoleum only)

Bedroom cleaning checklist

  • Change bed linens
  • Make the bed
  • Put away clean laundry
  • Put dirty laundry in hamper
  • Dust the room, including:
    • Lamp & lampshade
    • Picture frames
    • Blinds
    • Windowsills
  • Disinfect light switches
  • Disinfect door knobs
  • Wipe clean electric plates
  • Wipe clean furniture, including:
    • Top of dresser
    • Desk
    • Bedside table
  • Wipe clean all woodwork
    • Baseboards
    • Window sills
    • Door frames
    • Door panels
  • Clean mirrors
  • Throw away any trash
  • Empty trashcans & replace trash bags
  • Vacuum floors & rugs
  • Mop floors (tile & linoleum only)
  • General straightening

Bathroom cleaning checklist

  • Dust the room, including:
    • Blinds
    • Windowsills
  • Scrub, disinfect & rinse tub and shower
    • Wipe clean tile grout
  • Disinfect toilet inside and out
  • Scrub, disinfect & rinse bathroom sinks
  • Clean sink faucets & handles
  • Disinfect & wipe clean countertops
    • Remove & replace all items
  • Disinfect light switches
  • Disinfect door knobs
  • Wipe clean electric plates
  • Wipe clean any furniture
  • Wipe clean cabinet faces & hardware
  • Wipe clean all woodwork
    • Baseboards
    • Window sills
    • Door frames
    • Door panels
  • Clean mirrors
  • Throw dirty towels into the laundry hamper
  • Fold & hang clean towels
  • Throw away trash
  • Empty trashcans & replace trash bags
  • Vacuum floors, rugs, and bath mats.
  • Mop floors (tile & linoleum only)

Living room & other common areas

Includes hallways, stairs, etc.

  • General dusting
    • Ceiling fans
    • Blinds
    • Windowsills
    • Furniture on top, front, and underneath
    • Picture frames
    • Lamps & lampshades
  • Disinfect light switches
  • Disinfect door knobs
  • Clean windows
  • Clean mirrors
  • Wipe clean electric plates
  • Wipe clean all woodwork
    • Baseboards
    • Window sills
    • Door frames
    • Door panels
  • Throw away trash
  • Empty trashcans & replace trash bags
  • Vacuum upholstered furniture
  • Fluff & straighten cushions, pillows, throw blankets
  • Vacuum floors
  • Mop floors (tile & linoleum only)
  • General straightening

Spring cleaning checklist

Every so often you’ll want to go above and beyond your normal cleaning routine. We think this is the perfect spring cleaning checklist. But that doesn’t mean you have to wait until April! In some cases we’ll go through these tasks every 3-6 months.

Kitchen

  • Clean refrigerator and freezer interior
    • Remove & replace all items
    • Throw away any expired items
  • Dust top of refrigerator
  • Clean oven interior
  • Clean microwave interior
  • Clean pantry interior
    • Remove & replace all items
    • Throw away any expired items

Bedroom

  • Move bed & vacuum underneath
  • Launder blankets and heavy linens
  • Turn mattresses
  • Vacuum mattresses and box springs
  • Wipe clean bed frames
  • Machine wash or dry-clean comforters

Bathroom

  • Clean out cabinets
    • Remove & replace all items
    • Throw away any expired items

General

  • Clean shades & curtains
    • Remove, launder, and replace all items
  • Machine wash or dry-clean all area rugs
  • Shampoo carpets
  • Wash and wax wood floors
  • Clean book shelves
    • Remove & replace all items
  • Clean upholstered furniture
    • Machine wash or dry-clean any slip covers
    • Vacuum
  • Test smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors
    • Replace batteries if necessary
  • Wash windows
  • Remove & spray clean window screens
  • Clean or replace air filters
    • Furnace
    • Air conditioning
  • Clean out closets
    • Donate any clothing items that you no longer wear
    • Rotate seasonal wardrobe

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