Free Deep Clean Checklist
A one-page, whole-house deep clean checklist for solo house cleaners. Download the PDF directly, no signup required.
About this list
A deep clean goes past the weekly routine into the edges, fixtures and hidden spots. Use it to scope the visit and to show the client what was covered.
What is on it
Kitchen
- Degrease range, hood and backsplash
- Wipe cabinet fronts and handles
- Clean inside microwave
- Fridge shelves and door seals
- Small appliances
- Sink and drain area
Bathrooms
- Descale fixtures and shower glass
- Scrub grout and tub
- Toilet, base and behind
- Vanity and mirror
- Vent cover
- Floor edges and corners
Living areas and bedrooms
- Ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Baseboards and door frames
- Window sills and tracks
- Vacuum under and behind furniture
- Switch plates and handles
- Vents and registers
Finish
- Vacuum all floors
- Mop hard floors
- Empty bins and replace liners
- Check corners and edges
- Final walk-through
- Note extras for next visit
How to use it
- Print a copy for each deep clean and keep it on a clipboard.
- Agree the extras with the client first, and cross out anything not included.
- Work top to bottom so dust falls onto surfaces you have not cleaned yet.
- Tick as you go and note anything you could not finish at the bottom.
For any cleaning product, follow the product label.
Want every room, the client forms and the pricing workbooks? See the Cleaning Business Operating Kit.