📝 Initial Steps

☐ Walk through the property, note any broken items, and report immediately
☐ Identify all areas with visible buildup that need extra attention
☐ Take before pictures of every room

🍳 Kitchen

☐ Trash emptied, trash can wiped and disinfected
☐ Cobwebs removed (ceiling corners and above cabinets)
☐ All accessible surfaces dusted, high → low (including tops of cabinets)
☐ Inside oven scrubbed — racks, walls, door, and glass. Address all grease and baked-on buildup
☐ Stovetop, burners, knobs, and control panel degreased and scrubbed — address all buildup
☐ Refrigerator cleaned inside and out — shelves, drawers, walls, seals. Remove stains, spills, and residue buildup; exterior polished
☐ Dishwasher interior scrubbed — door edges, tracks, and filter cleaned; remove residue buildup; exterior polished
☐ Microwave cleaned inside and out — remove grease and splatter buildup
☐ Inside all cabinets and drawers vacuumed and wiped — address dust and grime buildup
☐ Cabinet and drawer fronts wiped — address grease and fingerprint buildup
☐ Countertops wiped and disinfected — remove any residue or staining
☐ Backsplash scrubbed — address grease and splatter buildup
☐ Sink and faucet scrubbed, descaled, and polished — remove mineral buildup
☐ Outlets, switches, and doorknobs wiped and disinfected
☐ Windowsills wiped, blinds dusted, glass cleaned — remove dust buildup
☐ Baseboards hand-cleaned and detailed along the full length
☐ Floors vacuumed (corners, edges, under/behind appliances) and mopped thoroughly

🚿 Bathrooms

☐ Trash emptied, trash can wiped and disinfected
☐ Cobwebs removed (ceiling corners and around vents)
☐ All accessible surfaces dusted, high → low
☐ Inside all cabinets and drawers vacuumed and wiped — address dust and grime buildup
☐ Toilet scrubbed and disinfected — bowl, seat, sides, base, and behind. Address all staining and buildup
☐ Shower/tub scrubbed and disinfected — address soap scum, hard water stains, grout lines, edges, and tracks
☐ Glass doors scrubbed — remove hard water stains and film
☐ Sink and faucet scrubbed, descaled, and polished — remove mineral buildup
☐ Countertops wiped and disinfected — remove any residue or staining
☐ Cabinet and drawer fronts wiped
☐ Mirrors cleaned streak-free
☐ Outlets, switches, light fixtures, and doorknobs wiped and disinfected
☐ Doors and frames wiped (front and back)
☐ Windowsills wiped — remove dust buildup
☐ Baseboards hand-cleaned and detailed along the full length
☐ Floors vacuumed (edges and corners) and mopped thoroughly

🛏 Bedrooms

☐ Cobwebs removed (ceiling corners and around fixtures)
☐ Ceiling fan blades hand-wiped — remove dust buildup from both sides
☐ All accessible surfaces dusted, high → low (including shelves and hard-to-reach areas)
☐ Inside all closets, shelves, and rods, dusted and wiped — address dust buildup
☐ Light switches, outlets, and doorknobs wiped and disinfected
☐ Doors and frames wiped (front and back)
☐ Mirrors cleaned streak-free
☐ Windowsills wiped, blinds dusted, glass cleaned — remove dust buildup
☐ Walls spot-cleaned — address marks, smudges, and scuffs
☐ AC vents dusted and wiped — address dust buildup
☐ Baseboards hand-cleaned and detailed along the full length
☐ Floors vacuumed thoroughly (corners, edges, closet floors) and mopped

🛋 Living, Dining & Common Areas

☐ Cobwebs removed (ceiling corners and around fixtures)
☐ Ceiling fan blades hand-wiped — remove dust buildup from both sides
☐ All accessible surfaces dusted, high → low (including shelves, ledges, and hard-to-reach areas)
☐ Inside all cabinets, closets, and shelving, wiped — address dust and grime buildup
☐ Walls spot-cleaned — address marks, smudges, and scuffs
☐ AC vents dusted and wiped — address dust buildup
☐ Outlets, switches, and doorknobs wiped and disinfected
☐ Doors and frames wiped (front and back)
☐ Windowsills wiped, blinds dusted, glass cleaned — remove dust buildup
☐ Baseboards hand-cleaned and detailed along the full length
☐ Floors vacuumed thoroughly (corners, edges, behind light items) and mopped

🧺 Laundry Area

☐ Washer scrubbed inside and out — drum, door seal cleaned; address residue buildup; exterior polished
☐ Dryer cleaned inside and out — lint trap cleaned, interior wiped; exterior polished
☐ Countertops and shelving wiped — address dust and residue
☐ Door frames wiped
☐ Floors vacuumed and mopped

✅ Final Steps

☐ Walk through every room
☐ Ensure no fingerprints, smudges, dust, or debris remain
☐ Confirm all areas are complete — all buildup has been addressed
☐ Take after pictures of every room

❌ Exclusions

• Mold/mildew removal beyond the surface

• Floor scrubbing, waxing

• Carpet shampooing