Professional Cleaning Checklist

While just about anyone can get into the cleaning business, there is a difference between regular cleaners and a fully professional cleaning service. Regular cleaners cost less but some may only do superficial work, while professional services must follow a checklist by which they can make your home or office look, feel and smell almost completely new.

• Thoroughly clean and disinfect toilets, vanity tops, sinks, shower stalls, tiles and tubs in the bathrooms and kitchens. Make sure to clean and polish the fixtures as well. Remove all soap scum and residue. Check for lime deposits and mold growth and clean if necessary. Clean all soap dishes.


• Remove all trash from the premises. Thoroughly clean and disinfect all trash bins.


• Thoroughly clean dishwashers and clothes washing machines. Polish and clean the outside as well.


• Completely clean the refrigerators, mini-refrigerators, wine coolers, trunk coolers and freezers. Defrost refrigerators and freezers, remove food residue and disinfect to remove mildew.


• Clean the inside and outside of toasters and microwaves. Polish the outside.


• Completely clean all ovens and ranges. Remove all ashes, grease and food deposits. Polish the exterior if applicable.


• Clean, disinfect and polish all mirrors and windows.


• Vacuum, steam clean, shampoo and disinfect all rugs and carpeted surfaces. Clean and remove pet urine or feces stains as well as stains caused by food, coffee and oil. Remove all odors.


• Clean or replace air filters. Clean and unclog air vents and ventilation systems.


• Launder all towels, washcloths, bed sheets, liners, and pillow cases. 


• Remove dust and fingerprints off of every surface.


• Completely clean and disinfect countertops.