House Cleaning Checklist (The Complete Guide)

Our cleaning checklist helps us clean everything quickly and well. We've learned that using a checklist lets you clean more in less time, and we want to share this trick with you. You might wonder why we're telling you our secrets. Well, we really love cleaning and want to help you clean your home faster and easier. And if you ever need extra help, we're here for you. So, try our checklist to clean your house well and fast. Ready to start?

General House Cleaning Checklist

Using a house cleaning checklist regularly helps you stay motivated and on track. This guide includes handy tips for daily cleaning and bigger jobs. It covers all the basics you need to know. To get started, grab your cleaning stuff, put on some music you like, and let's get cleaning. With this checklist, you'll have a clear plan to follow, making the whole process easier and more fun.

Declutter Your Space

Getting rid of extra stuff means less to clean. Look at your things and decide what to keep. Throw away old books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, furniture, toys, clothes, and shoes you don't use. Make two piles: one for trash and one to give away or recycle. When you're done, get rid of these piles and organize what's left.

After clearing out, you'll have more space to store things. Use this chance to tidy up your closets and cabinets. Put books on shelves, stack games in TV cabinets, and keep clothes and shoes neatly put away.

Dust and Wipe Down Surfaces

Start cleaning from the top and work your way down. Use dry and slightly wet microfiber cloths to remove dust better. This helps reduce allergies and make your air cleaner. For high places, tie a damp cloth to a mop or broom to reach cobwebs easily. For blinds, close them one way and dust, then close them the other way and dust again. This is faster than cleaning each slat by itself.

Remember to clean the tops of doors, fans, lights, picture frames, and small decorations. For framed photos, TV screens, and computer screens, use glass cleaner on your cloth to avoid marks. Then dust furniture, shelves, and other surfaces. Finish by dusting the baseboards at the bottom of walls.

Vacuum

Check that your vacuum isn't full. Use the right settings and parts. Vacuum all floors and rugs in the house. Use the vacuum's tools to clean corners and hard-to-reach spots. Don't forget to vacuum under the couch and chair cushions. Clean in all the small spaces to get rid of dust, dirt, and food bits.

Mop and Sweep Floors

First, sweep all hard floors. Then mop them. Begin in the farthest corner of each room and move towards the door. You can use your vacuum's tools to clean behind toilets and under furniture. Rinse your mop after cleaning each small area (about 4 feet by 4 feet). Change the mop water when it gets dirty.

House Cleaning Checklist By Room

Using a cleaning list like this helps keep your home cleaner for longer. It also makes big cleaning jobs easier. When you want to clean your whole house, it's best to do one room at a time. This makes the job feel less big. You can use this list to break down the cleaning into smaller tasks. You might clean one room each day, or clean several rooms in one day. Either way, this list will help you stay on track.

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

Clear off counters and clean them with a damp cloth and cleaner
Wipe cabinet doors inside and out, and clean the handles
Clean the outside of all kitchen appliances, including the stove
Run the empty dishwasher with hot water and baking soda to clean it
Clean inside and outside of the microwave and other small appliances
Wash the sink and put baking soda in the drain to stop smells
Sweep and mop the floor, starting from the back and moving to the door

Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

Take out rugs, trash cans, and things from the tub or shower
Take down the shower curtain and wash it
Spray shower walls, doors, and tub with cleaner. Scrub with a pad
Put grout cleaner on the grout. Wait 20 minutes
Rinse the shower walls and tub
Clean the sink area with cleaner, then rinse
Clean the mirror with glass cleaner
Mop the floor with hot water and cleaner. Rinse after

Bedroom Cleaning Checklist

Pick up clothes and other items from the floor
Take off bedding. Put baking soda on the mattress, vacuum it, then put on clean sheets
Dust from top to bottom. Start with tops of windows and doors, then do all other surfaces
Clean windows with glass cleaner
Vacuum or sweep the floor

Living Room Cleaning Checklist

Remove things that don't belong in the living room
Dust everything from top to bottom with a damp cloth
Vacuum or sweep the floor
Clean windows and blinds
Take off cushions, vacuum them and under them
Wipe the TV and other big electronics with a damp cloth
Clean remotes and game controllers with rubbing alcohol

Dining Room Cleaning Checklist

Dust from top to bottom, starting with lights and/or fan
Clean windows and blinds
Clear the table and wipe it with a damp cloth
Clean the table legs
Wipe all parts of the chairs, including small spaces
Vacuum or sweep the floor

Laundry Room Cleaning Checklist

Put away cleaning supplies and remove things from the floor
Clean lights and/or fan, then wipe high surfaces to low ones
Clean outside of washer and dryer with all-purpose cleaner
Wipe counters and cabinet doors with cleaner
Sweep and mop the floor
Do any dirty laundry

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