House Cleaning Checklist

House Cleaning Supplies You Will Need

Before cleaning, collect the appropriate supplies. Using the correct equipment makes the task quicker and simpler. You will not have to interrupt cleaning to look for things you require.

Here is a list of general house cleaning supplies:

• Rubber gloves that can be used to protect your hands


• An all-purpose cleaner for cleaning most surfaces


• Protective glasses when you are working with heavy-duty cleaners


• A vacuum cleaner for carpets and floors


• Dish soap for washing dishes


• Laundry detergent to clean clothes


• A duster or microfiber towels to dust surfaces


• Use a mop for hard floors


• Warm water and a bucket to rinse floors


• Sponges and scrubbers to remove stubborn stains


• Baking soda for deodorizing and cleaning naturally

Once you have these materials at hand, you can proceed with working based on your house cleaning schedule.

Daily House Cleaning Checklist

Daily routine cleansing keeps a space tidy and saves future buildup of mess. It also reduces dust and germs in your house. If you clean a small area every day, you'll not need to clean for hours one day.

• Start by making sure you make your bed in the morning. It's a little step, and the bedroom will be immediately clean.


• Squeegee the shower walls after a shower. Gets rid of water stains as well as mould.


• Rinse the sink after brushing your teeth or washing your face.


• If a coffee drinker, discard used grounds in the trash or compost.


• Wash a sink in the kitchen. Either wash every dirty dish or load up the dishwasher and unload it once done.


• Daily cleaning also touches upon wiping kitchen surfaces and cabinets. Let's avoid crumbs, bacteria, or grease buildup. Also, wipe the stovetop after cooking.


• Pick up all loose items in the home, such as mail, toys, water bottles, or blankets, away.


• Keep all gadgets, such as remote controls and video game controllers, neat.


• If you have laundry, wash one small load whenever necessary so it does not pile up as much as it usually would.

If every day seems like too much, get a house cleaner to assist you. You can hire them weekly or monthly, according to how much you really require.

Weekly House Cleaning Checklist

Some cleaning chores don't have to be performed daily and have to be done weekly at least once. Weekly cleaning reduces the chances of germs and dirt making their nests in these places.

• First, you will need to sweep or vacuum the kitchen floor and then mop it with warm water. Use the cleaning bucket that is filled mostly with water to prevent residue from the cleaner.


• Clean the inside of the microwave. If food splatters, it is better to clean it quickly because the odor can be nasty.


• Sanitize kitchen sponges by microwaving them for 60 seconds or running them through the dishwasher.


• Wipe clean the fridge shelves. Clearing stale spills and stains makes your fridge cleaner and safer.


• Wipe kitchen cabinet surfaces and wipe handles. Germs can easily be transferred to handles.


• Soap and brush to wash the sink, toilet, and tub or shower in the bathroom.


• Disinfectant spray it on the shower curtain liner, safeguarding it from developing mould.


• Bathroom mirror and surface cleaning.


• Dust non-carpeted floors, tables, and bookshelves around the house. Dust collects on the surfaces very quickly, especially when the electronic equipment is housed there.


• Empty the small trash bins found within the bathrooms and bedrooms.


• Shelf clean the refrigerator and pantry. Throw away expired food.


• All windows and sills should be cleaned. If you have pets, clean the areas they occupy. Wash pet dishes with soap and water to prevent exposure to dust.

Distribute weekly activities throughout the week. A day for the bathroom and a day for the kitchen. It makes the job not so overwhelming.

Monthly House Cleaning Checklist

There are some cleaning tasks that need to happen every month. They keep dust, dirt, and bacteria from piling very high.

• The cleaning starts in the air vents in your house. Dust and dirt pile up here over time.


• Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures. Make sure to dust the top and the bottom of the blades.


• Dust window blinds. Blinds contain more dust than most individuals realize.


• Clean your vacuum. Empty the filters or change the bags if required.


• Clean the oven. Remove the racks and soak them in warm water while you clean the inside.


• Take apart stovetop burners or grates and scrape them down. Pre-soaking beforehand makes it simpler.


• Descal your coffee maker or wash out your French press carefully. This removes mineral deposits.


• If you have an outdoor grill, clean that too. It makes it safe for the cook. Get rid of old grease.


• Clean patio floors and exterior furniture. Dust and pollen can collect outdoors.


• Shake rugs outdoors and sweep the dust off them. You can also use a broom handle to beat them and loosen dirt that is settled in deeper.

If you do these things monthly, you reduce the risk of dirt building into an even bigger problem.

Seasonal House Cleaning Checklist

You will need to do deeper cleaning tasks every few months. These usually take place four times a year, but you might need to vary depending on your house.

• Rake your lawn and roof during the fall and spring to remove leaves. This prevents drain and gutter blocking.


• Clean the blinds to remove any dust accumulated between the monthly cleanings.


• Dust plants. Dust clean with a damp cloth.


• Replace air conditioner filters or furnace filters. It keeps the air clean and fresh.


• Drain and store garden hoses before winter comes in the fall.


• Clean gutters during fall and spring. This avoids water damage and blockage.


• Clean the range hood and filters in the kitchen. Grease may build up there.


• Clean freezer. Get rid of old frozen food and wipe down shelves.


• Clean the refrigerator interior again and remove spoiled items.


• Perform empty cleaning cycles with your washing machine and dishwasher. Run them with detergent and hot water.


• Dust baseboards in the home. Dust builds up near the floor in a rush.


• Wash pillows and comforters. Send them through your washing machine if they'll fit, or take them to a laundromat.


• Spray and vacuum your mattress. This keeps dust mites away.


• Clear drains by sending baking soda and hot water down them. This gets rid of smells.


• Get the shower curtain liner clean, or take it out if it is exceedingly filthy.

Getting these seasonal jobs done keeps the house shipshape at any time of year.

Yearly House Cleaning Checklist

Some cleaning jobs are needed only once a year. These jobs keep your house running and save money on wear and tear.

• Clean the chimney and fireplace either before winter or at the end of winter. This removes soot and reduces fire risk.


• Deep clean carpets and upholstery, that's a job for one of those once a year. You can rent a wet vacuum machine and do this yourself.


• Clean curtains and drapes. Wash them in-house if you can, or drop them off to be cleaned.


• Clear out the pantry by removing old food and expired items. Clean the pantry shelves, too.


• Vacuum and clean behind large appliances. These are the refrigerator, stove, washer, and dryer.


• Clean the walls in the whole house with warm water and mild cleanser.


• Clean air ducts every two to three years based on how much dust is accumulating.


• Clean behind the dryer and in vents to prevent a fire hazard.


• Flip rugs 180 degrees. This makes them wear evenly over time.

Other items may be too dirty or ruined for you to wash yourself. In these cases, it is better to use a professional cleaner. This is usually the situation with carpets and rugs that need deep cleaning.

Cleaning Room by Room

If you don't have time to wash the entire house, then wash one room at a time. It saves the mind and simplifies work.

Kitchen

• First, wipe down the countertops. Dust them with a general cleaner and a microfiber cloth.


• Clean the handles and exterior, then wash the outside and inside of the cabinet doors.


• Clean the outside of every kitchen appliance. Don't neglect the stovetop.


• Clean your dishwasher with baking soda using a hot water cycle to run through it. This gets the buildup out.


• Clean the interior and exterior of the microwave and other small appliances.


• Clean the kitchen sink. Clean the drain with baking soda to get rid of odors.


• Sweep and mop the floor of the kitchen. Start from the farthest corner to the door.

Bathroom

• Remove trash bins, mats, and shower accessories.


• Take out the shower curtain and clean it.


• Spray cleaner on shower walls, doors, and tub. Clean with a nylon pad.


• Apply grout cleaner, and allow it to sit for 20 minutes and rinse to clean.


• Clean vanity, sinks, and faucets. Clean the mirror.


• Mop bathroom floor with hot water and cleaner.

Bedroom

• Clean up the mess and clothes off of floor.


• Strip the bed. Sprinkle baking soda on it and vacuum. Put in fresh bedding.


• Dust from the top of doors and windows down.


• Clean windows. Vacuum, or sweep.

Living Room

• Clean up clutter that doesn't belong there.


• Dust all surfaces from high to low.


• Vacuum or sweep surfaces.


• Windows and blinds cleaning.


• Remove cushions from furniture and vacuum underneath.


• Wipe electronics with a damp cloth. Disinfect remotes with rubbing alcohol.

Dining Room

• Dust floor to ceiling. Clean the light fixture prior.


• Clean windows and blinds.


• Clear the dining table and dust it down.


• Dust top to bottom on chairs.


• Vacuum or sweep the floor.

Laundry Room

• Clean supplies and get rid of clutter.


• Dust light fixtures and surfaces.


• Clean the washer and dryer using a cleaner.


• Clean countertops and cabinet doors.


• Sweep and mop floors.

Cost of Professional House Cleaners

It can cost from $120 to $240 for most houses to get a professional home cleaner. Small homes will be $70, and a large home could be as much as $370.

Cleaners typically charge between $25 and $80 per hour.

It will cost less to clean a small home than it will to clean a large home with over one floor.

How Often Should You Clean?

• Every week, wash the most-used areas like the bathroom, kitchen, and bedding. Deep clean the remaining areas every few months.


• Wash any area you eat, shower, or cook in more often.


• Change sheets every one to two weeks. Change clothes weekly if you sweat excessively or work where you bring a lot of dust on your clothes.


• Clean bathrooms weekly if they are in heavy use. Guest bathrooms may be cleaned less often.


• Clean kitchen towels each week. For three to five days, bathroom towels must be washed, or after every three uses.

Why Follow a Cleaning Checklist?

• Having a cleaning checklist makes your home comfortable and healthy. It reduces allergens and improves air quality. It also deters pests by eliminating crumbs and spills.


• Regular cleaning makes appliances, furniture, and floors last longer. It also saves you stress with a clean house.


• There will be occasions when you will require professional cleaning assistance. This is deep cleaning, moving in or out, or after a big party. A professional knows how to save time as well as do the task well.


• With a daily cleaning schedule, you can have a clean and welcoming home all year round.