Basic Cleaning Checklist

A basic cleaning checklist includes essential tasks to maintain cleanliness and order in a home.

  • Living Room
  • Dust all surfaces
  • Vacuum carpets
  • Mop floors
  • Wipe down electronics
  • Clean windows
  • Declutter and organize
  • Kitchen
  • Wipe countertops
  • Clean stovetop
  • Clean inside microwave
  • Wipe down cabinets
  • Empty and clean sink
  • Sweep and mop floor
  • Bathroom
  • Clean toilet
  • Scrub shower/tub
  • Wipe down mirrors
  • Clean sink
  • Mop floor
  • Replace towels
  • Bedrooms
  • Change bed linens
  • Dust surfaces
  • Vacuum floor
  • Organize closet
  • Wipe down furniture
  • Empty trash
  • Hallways and Entryways
  • Sweep or vacuum floors
  • Dust light fixtures
  • Wipe down walls and doors
  • Organize shoes and coats
  • Clean under doormats
  • Polish door handles and knobs