House Cleaning Checklist:
A Smart Guide to clean your home.

House cleaning checklist: room-by-room guide for a clean home.

	TYPE OF SERVICE
✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out Cleaning
Dust off ceiling fans & remove cobwebs	❌	✅	✅
Dust off wall art	✅	✅	❌
Check for garbage under the beds	✅	✅	❌
Make beds (change linen if available)	✅	✅	❌
Dust off window sills & ledges	✅	✅	✅
Dust off doors & door frames	✅	✅	✅
Light dust off blinds	✅	❌	❌
Dust & wipe blinds	❌	❌	✅
Dust off & wipe baseboards	❌	✅	✅
Light dust off baseboards	✅	❌	❌
Dust off furniture	✅	✅	❌
Dust off lamps	✅	✅	❌
Wipe & clean mirrors	✅	✅	✅
Wipe & clean light switches	✅	✅	✅
Vacuum//Sweep//Mop Floors	✅	✅	✅
Remove trash	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out/In Cleaning
Clean Inside Refrigerator	❌	❌	✅
Clean Inside Oven	❌	❌	✅
Clean Inside Cabinets & Drawers	❌	❌	✅
Dust off reachable vents	❌	✅	✅
Dust off & wipe all counter-tops & accessible surfaces	✅	✅	✅
Clean stove & oven exterior	✅	✅	✅
Clean refrigerator exterior	✅	✅	✅
Clean hood & light switches	✅	✅	✅
Ligh wipe cabinet high touch areas	✅	❌	❌
Wipe all cabinet faces	❌	✅	✅
Clean behind kitchen appliances (Fridge, stove etc.)	❌	✅	✅
Dust off & wipe baseboards	❌	✅	✅
Light dust off baseboards	✅	✅	✅
Clean the interior & exterior of the microwave	✅	✅	✅
Clean inside & out of the toaster	✅	✅	❌
Clean exterior of coffee maker	✅	✅	❌
Wash sink & dry faucet	✅	✅	✅
Vacuum//Sweep//Mop Floors	✅	✅	✅
Take out the trash & recyclables	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out/In Cleaning
Dust off reachable vents	✅	✅	✅
Clean & sanitize toilet & toilet area	✅	✅	✅
Remove soap scum & mildew in shower/tub	✅	✅	✅
Wipe the interior of all cabinets	❌	❌	✅
Light wipe the exterior off cabinets & drawers	✅	❌	❌
Sanitize counter tops	✅	✅	✅
Sanitize sinks & polish fixtures	✅	✅	✅
Wipe & clean mirrors & light switches	✅	✅	✅
Wipe down baseboards & doors	❌	✅	✅
Light dust off baseboards & door	✅	❌	❌
Vacuum bath mats	✅	✅	❌
Vacuum//Sweep//Mop Floors	✅	✅	✅
Remove trash	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out/In Cleaning
Remove cobwebs	❌	✅	✅
Dust & wipe the outside washer & dryer	✅	✅	✅
Light dust off baseboards & doors	✅	❌	❌
Dust off & wipe baseboards & doors	❌	✅	✅
Wash sink & dry faucet	✅	✅	✅
Vacuum//Sweep//Mop Floors	✅	✅	✅
Remove trash	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out/In Cleaning
Use ECO-Friendly products	❌	❌	❌
Wash dishes	❌	❌	❌
Clean inside fridge	❌	❌	✅
Clean inside oven	❌	❌	✅
Clean Inside kitchen cabinets	❌	❌	✅
Interior window clean (reacheble)	❌	❌	✅
Hand detail blinds	❌	❌	✅
Hand detail baseboards	❌	✅	✅
Mold/Mildew shower+tub removal & treatment	❌	❌	❌
Pet fee (Hair removal)	❌	❌	✅
Patio furniture dust/wipe	❌	❌	❌
Sweep inside garage or balcony	❌	❌	❌
Carpet washing	❌	❌	❌

	TYPE OF SERVICE
✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫=Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out Cleaning
Dust off ceiling fans & remove cobwebs	❌	✅	✅
Dust off wall art	✅	✅	❌
Check for garbage under the beds	✅	✅	❌
Make beds (change linen if available)	✅	✅	❌
Dust off window sills & ledges	✅	✅	✅
Dust off doors & door frames	✅	✅	✅
Light dust off blinds	✅	❌	❌
Dust & wipe blinds	❌	❌	✅
Dust off & wipe baseboards	❌	✅	✅
Light dust off baseboards	✅	❌	❌
Dust off furniture	✅	✅	❌
Dust off lamps	✅	✅	❌
Wipe & clean mirrors	✅	✅	✅
Wipe & clean light switches	✅	✅	✅
Vacuum//Sweep //Mop Floors	✅	✅	✅
Remove trash	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move In/Out Cleaning
Dust off reachable vents	❌	✅	✅
Dust off & wipe all counter-tops & accessible surfaces	✅	✅	✅
Clean stove & oven exterior	✅	✅	✅
Clean refrigerator exterior	✅	✅	✅
Clean hood & light switches	✅	✅	✅
Wipe all cabinet faces	❌	✅	✅
Ligh wipe all cabinet faces	✅	❌	❌
Dust off baseboards	✅	✅	✅
Clean the interior & exterior of the microwave	✅	✅	✅
Clean inside & out of the toaster	✅	✅	❌
Clean exterior of coffee maker	✅	✅	❌
Wipe, clean & dry sink & faucet	✅	✅	✅
Vacuum & mop all floors	✅	✅	✅
Take out the trash & recyclables	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out/In Cleaning
Dust off reachable vents	✅	✅	✅
Clean & sanitize toilet & toilet area	✅	✅	✅
Remove soap scum & mildew in shower/tub	✅	✅	✅
Wipe the interior of all cabinets	❌	❌	✅
Light wipe the exterior off cabinets & drawers	✅	❌	❌
Sanitize counter tops	✅	✅	✅
Sanitize sinks & polish fixtures	✅	✅	✅
Wipe & clean mirrors & light switches	✅	✅	✅
Wipe down baseboards & doors	❌	✅	✅
Light dust off baseboards & door	✅	❌	❌
Vacuum bath mats	✅	✅	❌
Vacuum//Sweep//Mop Floors	✅	✅	✅
Remove trash	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out/In Cleaning
Remove cobwebs	❌	✅	✅
Dust & wipe the outside washer & dryer	✅	✅	✅
Light dust off baseboards & doors	✅	❌	❌
Dust off & wipe baseboards & doors	❌	✅	✅
Wash sink & dry faucet	✅	✅	✅
Vacuum//Sweep//Mop Floors	✅	✅	✅
Remove trash	✅	✅	❌

✅= Included ❌ = Not Included 🚫= Not Applicable	Standard Cleaning	Deep Cleaning	Move Out/In Cleaning
Use ECO-Friendly products	❌	❌	❌
Wash dishes	❌	❌	❌
Clean inside fridge	❌	❌	✅
Clean inside oven	❌	❌	✅
Clean Inside kitchen cabinets	❌	❌	✅
Interior window clean (reacheble)	❌	❌	✅
Hand detail blinds	❌	❌	✅
Hand detail baseboards	❌	✅	✅
Mold/Mildew shower+tub removal & treatment	❌	❌	❌
Pet fee (Hair removal)	❌	❌	✅
Patio furniture dust/wipe	❌	❌	❌
Sweep inside garage or balcony	❌	❌	❌
Carpet washing	❌	❌	❌

The House Cleaning Checklist Pros Actually Use

Most people clean when things look bad. Pros clean on a schedule. That’s the difference between a home that stays clean and one that needs a reset every few weeks.

Here’s the system EcoSpark cleaners use — broken down by frequency so you can steal it.

Daily Cleaning Checklist

Takes 10–15 minutes. Keeps chaos from building up.

Make the bed
Wash or load the dishes
Wipe down kitchen counters
Pick up clutter in living areas
Take out the trash if full

That’s it. Daily cleaning isn’t about deep work — it’s about not letting things pile up.

Weekly Cleaning Checklist

This is what a standard professional cleaning covers.

Dust and wipe down all furniture
Scrub and disinfect bathroom fixtures (toilet, sink, tub/shower)
Wipe kitchen appliances, counters, and cabinet faces
Change bed linens
Sweep, mop, or vacuum all floors
Empty all trash cans

If you have an Airbnb or vacation rental, weekly turnover cleaning should follow this checklist every stay.

Monthly Cleaning Checklist

Same as weekly — but go deeper.

Monthly cleaning follows the weekly checklist with more attention to buildup. Scrub harder, get into corners you usually skip, and spend extra time on the bathroom and kitchen.

Airbnb note: if your unit has been idle for a few weeks, a full monthly clean before the next guest is a good call.

Seasonal (Deep) Cleaning Checklist

Twice a year minimum. This is where pros roll up their sleeves.

Start with everything on your weekly list, then add:

Wash walls and baseboards with a damp cloth
Clean light fixtures and wall hangings
Wash windows and window coverings
Scrub in, under, and around all appliances
Shampoo carpets and upholstered furniture as needed

Spring cleaning, fall reset — do it twice and your home stays in real shape year-round.

Annual Cleaning Checklist

Less about cleaning, more about decluttering.

Once a year, use your cleaning session to reset the whole house:

Clear out drawers and closets
Clean under beds
Organize shelves, tabletops, and decorative items
Clean out the fridge, cabinets, and pantry
Deal with any piles that have become permanent fixtures

Room-by-Room Quick Tips

Kitchen
Start with the sink, work outward. Tackle appliances before counters, counters before cabinets. Always clean the floor last as you leave the room.

Dining Room
Clean china cabinets and light fixtures first — they’re fragile and easy to knock things onto. Clean chair cushions monthly. Floor goes last.

Living Room
Clean high, move low. Dust light fixtures and wall hangings first, then furniture, then the floor. Corners collect cobwebs — don’t skip them.

Bedroom
Start at the back wall, clean toward the door. Change linens weekly. Bedrooms become storage rooms fast — declutter more than you think you need to.

Bathroom
Same rule: start at the back, clean toward the door. Disinfect every surface after wiping. Don’t forget shower walls and floor mats. This is the one room where a checklist is non-negotiable.

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House Cleaning Checklist:
A Smart Guide to clean your home.

The House Cleaning Checklist Pros Actually Use

Daily Cleaning Checklist

Weekly Cleaning Checklist

Monthly Cleaning Checklist

Seasonal (Deep) Cleaning Checklist

Annual Cleaning Checklist

Room-by-Room Quick Tips

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House Cleaning Checklist: A Smart Guide to clean your home.

The House Cleaning Checklist Pros Actually Use

Daily Cleaning Checklist

Weekly Cleaning Checklist

Monthly Cleaning Checklist

Seasonal (Deep) Cleaning Checklist

Annual Cleaning Checklist

Room-by-Room Quick Tips

Rather Just Book a Pro?

Get in Contact

POLICIES

ASSISTANCE

Prefer to speak with someone? (707) 800 - 3975

House Cleaning Checklist:
A Smart Guide to clean your home.

Prefer to speak with someone?
(707) 800 - 3975