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What’s In A Deep House Cleaning? An Essentials Checklist

What is included in a deep house cleaning

Have you ever looked around your house and thought, “When did things get this messy?” Life happens, and sometimes, regular cleaning isn’t enough. That’s where a deep house cleaning swoops in like a superhero armed with dusters and disinfectants.

Let’s break it down room by room so you’ll know exactly what to expect (and why your house will feel brand new afterward).

What Is A Deep Clean, Anyway?

Think of deep house cleaning as that reset button to your home. It is not only about cleaning what you see, but taking away the stuff you do not see: dust on ceiling fans, grime on baseboards, that sticky mystery spot behind the stove. It’s the ultimate glow-up for your space.

What Does A Deep Clean Include?

Deep cleaning doesn’t miss any nook, cranny, or crevice. Here is the room-by-room breakdown of what is on the agenda. Spoiler: It’s a lot.

Kitchen

  • Gather all dishes & glassware from around the house and load into dishwasher
  • Clean cobwebs from lights, sills (from reasonable height)
  • Clean counter tops
  • Dust all lights, ceiling fans & blades (from reasonable height)
  • Take out the trash (2-3 bags maximum)
  • Dust windows, sills, and ledges (from reasonable height)
  • Clean tables & chairs
  • Clean inside and outside of microwave
  • Clean stove burners; clean stovetop, front, & control panels
  • Clean & dry sink counters & soap dish
  • Sweep, mop, vacuum all floors
  • Clean counters & backsplash
  • Empty garbage and replace bag
  • Clean front of all cabinets and handles
  • Clean oven hood vent
  • Wipe down window sills and window frames
  • Doors & door frames dusted
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Dust & disinfect light switches and door knobs
  • Baseboards wiped down
  • Doors and door frames wiped down
  • Blinds and shutters wet wiped down

Bathroom

  • Clean all cobwebs, dust shelves
  • Clean, buff all mirrors & glass
  • Clean counter tops
  • Polish towel racks, toilet paper holder
  • Dust all light fixtures & clean sink(s)
  • Clean & dry tub & tile
  • Clean & dry shower door, track & glass
  • Dust & tidy knick knacks, personal items, & hand towels
  • Clean & dry sink counters & soap dish
  • Clean inside & outside of toilet. Clean the base & lid
  • Empty garbage and replace the bag
  • Sweep, Vacuum and mop floors. Make sure corners and edges are clean.
  • Dust window sills & window frames
  • Cabinet fronts cleaned
  • Doors and door frames dusted
  • Tile grout scrubbed
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Baseboards wiped down
  • Wet wipe windowsills and blinds
  • Door and door frames wiped down
  • Clean inside medicine cabinet

Bedrooms, Living Rooms and Common Areas

  • Clean cobwebs. Dust shelves & pictures
  • Dust ceiling fan & blades
  • Clean & buff mirrors
  • Dust furniture, lamps, lampshades
  • Clean window sills, window frames & chair rails
  • Dust & tidy knick knacks, personal items
  • Vacuum, mop or hand clean floor. Make sure corners & edges are clean
  • Make beds, change sheets (if clean sheets made available)
  • Clean all light switches & door knobs
  • Tidy area, fold blankets, arrange pillows etc.
  • Empty garbage and replace bag
  • Dust window sills & window frames
  • Ceiling fans dusted (from reasonable height)
  • Baseboards dusted
  • Baseboards wiped down
  • Doors and door frames dusted
  • Door and door frames wiped down
  • Wipe down window sills, blinds and window frames

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