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House Cleaners Checklist
A room-by-room task list for cleaning a home, from the first walk-through to the final mop.
A real, editable checklist below — tick, tap a line to rewrite, drag to reorder.
Tick the circles, tap any line to change it, drag the dots to reorder.
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Work one room at a time. Connecteam's cleaner template and Contractor Plus both break the job down that way. Contractor Plus's general order is declutter, dust high to low, vacuum, then mop, and this list leans on that idea without following it step for step. It starts with a walk-through and supplies, covers the living areas, kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms, and finishes with the floors. It's written for cleaning someone's home, not for seasonal jobs like windows and blinds.
Why these items are on the list
- Walk through for problem areas. Spot anything needing special attention or repair before you begin.
- Gather supplies and equipment. Get your cleaning supplies and equipment together before you start the first room.
- Check special requests and fragile surfaces. Hardwood, marble and antique furniture can need gentler treatment, so ask first.
- Declutter surfaces first. Clear counters and tables so you can wipe the surface, not just around things.
- Dust high to low. Use a microfiber cloth on fans, light fixtures and frames first, then work down.
- Dust baseboards with a dryer sheet. Do it after dusting high to low; Contractor Plus says the dryer sheet helps repel future dirt.
- Living room: dust shelves and electronics. Tables and picture frames count too.
- Vacuum and fluff sofa cushions. Vacuum under the cushions, where dirt often hides.
- Clean mirrors and glass. Don't skip the glass surfaces, and clean entryway mirrors too if there are any.
- Kitchen: disinfect counters and sink. Include the backsplash, then wipe cabinets, handles and knobs.
- Clean appliance exteriors and interiors. Microwave, oven and refrigerator are named, but check any other appliances too.
- Empty and clean the trash can. Clean the can itself, not only the bag inside.
- Bathroom: scrub the toilet fully. Disinfect inside the bowl, under the rim, the handle and the base.
- Clean shower, tub and tiles. Scrub grout and the tub for grime and mildew; use a brush on tough spots.
- Replace used towels. Swap the used towels for clean ones.
- Bedrooms: change and make beds. Strip the bed completely first, then put on clean linens.
- Vacuum under the bed. That's where hidden dust bunnies collect.
- Dust furniture with a damp cloth. A damp cloth traps particles on nightstands, dressers and shelves.
- Dining room: dust table and chairs. Then wipe down the cabinets and storage units in that room too.
- Dust hallways and entryways. Shelves, decorations and any glass by the door.
- Vacuum, then mop hard floors. Sweep or vacuum first, then mop in small sections, rinsing the mop often.
Tick each task off on your phone, room by room, so you don't lose your place. Skip any task a client doesn't need.
When to use it
Useful before a first visit to a new client's home, or any time you want the same order of work on every job.