Maintenance Cleaning Home Checklist

If you want to clean on your own, here’s the best checklist to do it right. This list is organized by room, with estimated time for each task. Tasks that are typically part of a Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean are noted in parentheses.

🧼 Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

• Gather dishes & load dishwasher – 10 min

• Clean cobwebs from lights, sills – 5 min

• Clean counter tops – 5 min

• Dust all lights & ceiling fans – 8 min

• Dust windows, sills, ledges – 5 min

• Clean table & chairs – 6 min

• Clean inside/outside microwave – 7 min

• Clean stove burners & stovetop – 13 min

• Clean & dry sink counters – 5 min

• Sweep, mop, vacuum floors – 15 min

• Clean counters & backsplash – 5 min

• Empty garbage & replace bag – 3 min

• Clean cabinet fronts & handles – 8 min

• Clean oven hood vent – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe down window sills/frames – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Dust doors & door frames – 5 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Dust baseboards – 5 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Disinfect switches & door knobs – 4 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe baseboards – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Clean inside refrigerator – 18 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Clean inside oven – 15 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Clean inside cabinets/drawers – 20 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Sweep pantry & wipe shelves – 15 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe doors & door frames – 8 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe blinds/shutters – 10 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

🛁 Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

• Dust cobwebs & shelves – 4 min

• Buff mirrors & glass – 6 min

• Clean counter tops – 4 min

• Polish towel racks/toilet paper holder – 3 min

• Dust light fixtures & clean sink(s) – 5 min

• Dry shower door, track, glass – 6 min

• Tidy knick knacks & towels – 4 min

• Dry sink counters & soap dish – 4 min

• Clean toilet base & lid – 7 min

• Empty garbage & replace bag – 3 min

• Sweep/vacuum/mop floors – 12 min

• Dust window sills/frames – 5 min

• Clean cabinet fronts – 5 min

• Clean inside linen closet/shelves – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Dust doors/frames – 4 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Scrub tile grout – 8 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Dust baseboards – 5 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe baseboards – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wet wipe windowsills/blinds – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Clean inside cabinets – 7 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe doors/frames – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Clean medicine cabinet – 5 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

🛏️ Bedroom Cleaning Checklist

• Dust cobwebs, shelves & pictures – 5 min

• Dust ceiling fans – 5 min

• Buff mirrors – 4 min

• Dust furniture, lamps, lights – 6 min

• Clean window sills & chair rails – 5 min

• Tidy knick knacks & personal items – 4 min

• Vacuum/mop/clean floors – 8 min

• Disinfect light switches & door knobs – 4 min

• Tidy area, fold blankets, arrange pillows – 3 min

• Dust window sills & frames – 5 min

• Dust ceiling fans – 5 min

• Dust baseboards – 4 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe baseboards – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Dust doors & door frames – 4 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe doors & door frames – 5 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Wipe blinds & window sills – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

• Clean inside linen closet & shelves – 6 min (Deep Clean or Move In / Out Clean)

Why This Works

• Working top-down prevents dust on freshly cleaned surfaces

• Targeting high-touch spots keeps germs under control

• A simple routine means less effort between cleanings

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