There’s something deeply satisfying about being in a house after an intensive deep clean. Everything feels new, fresh, and well…incredibly clean.
The good news is that you can get that feeling after a few days (or weeks, depending on the time available) of elbow grease or after a really good cleaning by a home cleaner. (If you choose the latter, make sure you use these steps for hiring a home cleaner and provide a full list of cleaning tasks that you would like done. Some home cleaning services also have cleaning packages that you can choose from.)
No matter what option you choose, here is a list of house deep cleaning tasks and tips that can take your home from grimy to fresh and shiny clean.
Deep Cleaning House Tips
- Always start at the top of every room, such as light fixtures and tops of cabinets.
- Use cleaners that won’t damage furniture and appliances.
- Be extra careful about cleaning computers and other technology.
- Don’t use a lot of water on wood items (in some cases, none) and never leave standing water on floors or tables.
- If anyone in the home has allergies, consider adding a full home duct cleaning to your house deep cleaning list.
Front Entry
___ Clean interior of door and door frame
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Wipe down/clean trim
___ Dust crown molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Wipe down duct covers
___ Remove dust and cobwebs in corners (from ceiling to floor)
___ Deep clean floor
___ Dust furniture
___ Wash windows
___ Clean out front closet
___ Clean blinds and window treatments
___ Wash walls
Living Room
___ Dust ceiling fans
___ Wipe down duct covers
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Clean window treatments
___ Remove dust and cobwebs in corners (from ceiling to floor)
___ Wash windows
___ Clean light fixtures
___ Wash walls
___ Clean doors
___ Dust crown molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Clean appliances (i.e. television, computers, DVD players)
___ Dust furniture
___Wipe down/clean trim
___ Sweep/vacuum floor
___ Deep clean floor
Bathroom
___ Clean bathroom fan and light fixtures
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Wipe down duct covers
___ Remove dust and cobwebs in corners
___ Wash windows
___ Clean window treatments
___ Dust crown molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Clean top of cabinets
___ Wipe down shower door and shower door frame
___ Clean around top of shower
___ Scrub tile grout/wipe down wainscotting
___ Deep clean tub
___ Clean mirror
___ Mop & scrub bathroom floor grout (for tile)
___ Deep clean other types of flooring
___ Clean doors
___Wipe down/clean trim
___ Disinfect waste basket
Kitchen
___ Clean lighting fixture and ceiling fans
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Wipe down duct covers
___ Wash windows
___ Dust crown molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Remove cob webs and dust in corners (from ceiling to floor)
___ Clean top of cabinets
___ Clean doors
___ Wipe down range hood
___ Deep clean appliance exteriors
___ Clean behind refrigerator, microwave, and stove
___ Deep clean floor
___ Clean cabinets (front and above cabinets)
___ Dust baseboard and window trim
___ Disinfect waste baskets
Dining Room
___ Dust cove ceiling and other woodwork
___ Remove cob webs and dust in corners (from ceiling to floor)
___ Clean light fixture
___ Wash windows
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Clean interior and exterior of cabinets
___ Dust furniture
___ Wipe down duct covers
___ Dust crown molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Wash walls
___Wipe down/clean trim
___ Clean table
___ Deep clean area rug
Bedrooms
___ Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans
___ Remove cob webs and dust in corners (from ceiling to floor)
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Launder bedding
___ Wash windows
___ Dust furniture
___ Clean window treatments
___ Dust door and wall trim
___ Dust trim molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Deep clean floors
Hallways
___ Clean light fixtures
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Wipe down duct covers
___ Wash windows
___ Dust door and wall trim
___ Clean doors
___ Dust crown molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Deep clean floors
Laundry/Utility Room
___ Clean light fixtures
___ Dust artwork and photos
___ Wipe down duct covers
___Clean doors
___ Dust crown molding, ledges, and shelves
___ Clean shelves
___ Wash walls (especially behind appliances)
___ Wipe down appliances
___ Wash windows
___ Scrub tile grout
___ Wipe wainscoting
___ Deep clean floor
