Common Area Cleaning Checklist

A common area cleaning checklist helps ensure that shared spaces in homes or offices are kept clean and presentable for everyone using them.

  • Dusting & Surfaces
  • Dust shelves
  • Dust light fixtures
  • Dust ceiling fans
  • Wipe down tables
  • Wipe down chairs
  • Wipe down counters
  • Clean baseboards
  • Dust picture frames
  • Floors
  • Sweep floor
  • Vacuum carpet
  • Mop hard floors
  • Clean under furniture
  • Vacuum rugs
  • Clean carpet stains
  • Shake out doormats
  • Windows & Window Treatments
  • Clean window glass
  • Wipe down window sills
  • Dust blinds
  • Wash curtains
  • Clean window tracks
  • Furniture
  • Polish wood furniture
  • Wipe leather surfaces
  • Clean fabric upholstery
  • Disinfect remote controls
  • Clean behind furniture
  • Miscellaneous
  • Empty trash bins
  • Replace trash bags
  • Clean light switches
  • Disinfect door knobs
  • Water plants
  • Organize magazines
  • Tidy up clutter

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