Deep Cleaning Checklist for Your Home

A regular clean keeps your home tidy week to week. A deep clean goes further, reaching the build-up, edges and hidden spots that a quick wipe-down misses. Use this room-by-room checklist to plan a thorough reset, whether you do it yourself or book a professional team.

Kitchen

• Degrease the stovetop, knobs and backsplash

• Wipe cabinet fronts, handles and the top edges of cabinets

• Clean inside the microwave and wipe down small appliances

• Scrub the sink and polish the faucet

• Wipe counters, including the corners behind appliances

• Mop the floor, paying attention to edges and corners

Bathrooms

• Scrub the tub, shower walls, tile and grout lines

• Remove water spots and soap scum from fixtures and glass

• Clean the toilet inside and out, including the base and behind it

• Wipe mirrors, the vanity and cabinet fronts

• Wash the floor and wipe the baseboards

Bedrooms and living areas

• Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures and lampshades

• Wipe baseboards, door frames and light switches

• Dust blinds and window sills

• Vacuum upholstery and under sofa cushions

• Vacuum or mop floors, including under furniture you can reach

Spots that are easy to miss

• Door handles and cabinet pulls

• Air vents and return grilles

• The tops of door frames and picture frames

• Behind and beside the toilet

• Inside light fixtures where dust collects

When to schedule a deep clean

A deep clean is a good idea before or after hosting guests, at the change of seasons, before you move in or out, and as a first visit before starting regular service. After that, a recurring clean helps keep the results in place.

Want a professional team to handle it? Learn more about our residential cleaning services or request a free quote for your home in Houston.