House Cleaning Services Ultimate Cleaning Checklist

What's included

Cleaning tasks by room

Important before reviewing the checklist

This checklist outlines the tasks our team performs during each service. Because every home is different, completion of every task is not guaranteed within the scheduled appointment. Homes requiring more work than expected may require additional cleaning time, which will be billed at our applicable hourly rate with your approval.

Please remove excess clutter

For the best results, remove clothing, toys, paperwork, dishes, trash, and other personal belongings from floors and surfaces before we arrive. Cleaning time spent organizing or moving belongings reduces the amount of cleaning that can be completed during your appointment.

Bedroom TaskStandardDeepMove In/Out
Make bed(s) and change sheets✓✓—
Sweep / vacuum / mop floors✓✓✓
Empty garbage and replace bag✓✓✓
Clean all mirrors✓✓✓
Dust furniture, lamps, lampshades✓✓—
Tidy area(s), fold blankets, arrange pillows✓✓—
Dust & tidy decor & personal items✓✓—
Wipe and dust window sills and frames✓✓✓
Dust ceiling fans✓✓✓
Dust light fixtures✓✓✓
Remove cobwebs✓✓✓
Dust & wipe down baseboards—✓✓
Wipe down exteriors of cabinets & drawers—✓✓
Wipe down all doors & door frames (sliding included)—✓✓
Clean all light switches & doorknobs—✓✓
Wipe inside cabinets & drawers (must be empty)——✓
Clean inside closets and wipe shelves (must be empty)——✓
Wipe down all electrical outlets and outlet covers——✓
Vacuum/wipe vent covers and return air vents——✓
Bathroom TaskStandardDeepMove In/Out
Clean inside, outside, around toilet✓✓✓
Clean & dry shower/tub (grout not included)✓✓✓
Clean & dry sink and countertops✓✓✓
Clean all mirrors✓✓✓
Sweep / vacuum / mop floors✓✓✓
Empty garbage and replace bag✓✓✓
Wipe and dust window sills and frames✓✓✓
Dust furniture, lamps, lampshades✓✓—
Dust & tidy decor & personal items✓✓—
Dust ceiling fans✓✓✓
Dust light fixtures✓✓✓
Remove cobwebs✓✓✓
Dust & wipe down baseboards—✓✓
Wipe down exteriors of cabinets & drawers—✓✓
Wipe down all doors & door frames—✓✓
Polish towel racks, toilet paper holder—✓✓
Clean all light switches & doorknobs—✓✓
Wipe inside cabinets & drawers (must be empty)——✓
Wipe down all electrical outlets and outlet covers——✓
Vacuum/wipe vent covers and return air vents——✓
Kitchen TaskStandardDeepMove In/Out
Clean & dry sink and soap dish✓✓✓
Clean countertops & backsplash✓✓✓
Clean stovetop, burners, controls✓✓✓
Dishes washed and dried✓✓—
Clean microwave (inside and outside)✓✓✓
Clean exterior of large appliances✓✓✓
Clean stationary items (toaster, coffee maker)✓✓—
Wipe down tables & chairs✓✓—
Sweep / vacuum / mop floors✓✓✓
Empty garbage and replace bag✓✓✓
Clean all mirrors✓✓✓
Dust furniture, lamps, lampshades✓✓—
Dust & tidy decor & personal items✓✓—
Wipe and dust window sills and frames✓✓✓
Dust ceiling fans✓✓✓
Dust light fixtures✓✓✓
Remove cobwebs✓✓✓
Clean inside refrigerator (must be empty)—✓✓
Dust & wipe down baseboards—✓✓
Wipe down exteriors of cabinets & drawers—✓✓
Wipe down all doors & door frames (sliding included)—✓✓
Sweep/mop pantry floor & wipe shelves—✓✓
Clean all light switches & doorknobs—✓✓
Clean inside oven——✓
Wipe inside cabinets & drawers (must be empty)——✓
Clean inside closets and wipe shelves (must be empty)——✓
Wipe down all electrical outlets and outlet covers——✓
Vacuum/wipe vent covers and return air vents——✓
Common Area TaskStandardDeepMove In/Out
Sweep / vacuum / mop floors✓✓✓
Tidy area(s), fold blankets, arrange pillows✓✓—
Empty garbage and replace bag✓✓✓
Clean all mirrors✓✓✓
Dust furniture, lamps, lampshades✓✓—
Dust & tidy decor & personal items✓✓—
Wipe and dust window sills and frames✓✓✓
Dust ceiling fans✓✓✓
Dust light fixtures✓✓✓
Remove cobwebs✓✓✓
Dust & wipe down baseboards—✓✓
Wipe down exteriors of cabinets & drawers—✓✓
Wipe down all doors & door frames (sliding included)—✓✓
Clean all light switches & doorknobs—✓✓
Sweep inside garage and patio——✓
Wipe inside cabinets & drawers (must be empty)——✓
Clean inside closets and wipe shelves (must be empty)——✓
Wipe down all electrical outlets and outlet covers——✓
Vacuum/wipe vent covers and return air vents——✓
✓ Included — Not included in this service

Optional extras

Add-ons & pricing

Add any of the following to your booking. Quoted items are priced after we assess your home.

Add-OnPrice
Organization (per hour)$60 / hr
Inside fridge (if stocked — included in Deep Clean if emptied)$50
Inside oven (degrease walls, floor, door glass)$50
Laundry wash & fold (per load)$30 / load
Windows$10/window or $75 for 10 windows
Pet hair$20
Wall washingQuote on request
Extra room / office / denQuote on request
BaseboardsQuote on request
Inside cabinetsQuote on request
Extra kitchenQuote on request
Garage, patio, or balconyQuote on request

More detail on add-ons

What each add-on includes

Everything you need to know before adding to your booking.

Organization $60 / hr

Decluttering closets and cabinets, sorting toys, resetting a pantry. Billed hourly because organization time can be unpredictable.

Inside Fridge $50

Shelves, drawers, walls, and door interior wiped down. Fridge must be emptied before the cleaner arrives. Included in Deep Cleans when emptied. Add-on for Standard Cleans or if the fridge is stocked.

Inside Oven $50

Degrease the walls, floor, racks, and door glass. One oven per home. Heavily caked-on buildup may require a longer treatment, extra hours will be billed.

Laundry Wash & Fold $30 / load

Wash, dry, and fold one load using your machines and detergent. Sorting, stain treatment, ironing, and putting clothes away are not included unless quoted as Organization.

Windows $10/window or $75 for 10

Interior glass, tracks, and blind slats wiped clean. Priced per window because tracks and blinds collect a surprising amount of buildup that takes real time to clear.

Pet Hair $20

Heavy pet shedding adds significant time to vacuuming and surface cleaning. This add-on covers the extra effort needed to get furniture and floors hair-free in homes with pets.

Wall Washing Quote on request

Walls vary widely in paint type and finish, so wall washing is quote-only after we see the surface. Full washing risks paint damage and is priced based on risk and scope.

Baseboards Quote on request

Detailed wipe-down of all baseboards throughout the home. Included in Deep Cleans. Available as a quote-on-request add-on for Standard cleans, priced by home size.

Inside Cabinets Quote on request

Wipe interior of cabinets and drawers. Cabinets must be empty before the cleaner arrives. Included in Move In/Out cleans. Quoted on request for Standard or Deep cleans, priced by kitchen size.

Extra Kitchen Quote on request

For homes with a second full kitchen or kitchenette. Standard pricing assumes one kitchen. ADUs, casitas, and in-law suites typically need this add-on. Quote based on size and condition.

Garage, Patio, or Balcony Quote on request

Sweep and tidy of outdoor or semi-outdoor spaces. Included in Move In/Out cleans. Quoted on request for Standard and Deep, priced by square footage and condition.


Understanding your service

Start with a Deep Clean, maintain perfection

Here's why your first clean is always a Deep Clean — and why that works in your favour long-term.

Why the first clean is always a Deep Clean

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Why it's required If your home hasn't been professionally cleaned in the last two months, there's buildup a Standard clean cannot tackle in the booked time. A Deep Clean resets the home so future visits can stay efficient and consistent.
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What's included Everything in a Standard clean, plus the areas that get skipped on routine visits,baseboards, inside the refrigerator (when emptied), and much more. See the full checklist above for a side-by-side comparison.
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Why it takes longer Deep Cleans cover more surfaces and require more detailed work on each one. Hand-cleaning baseboards and door frames throughout the home and wiping inside an empty fridge is real labor. The price reflects the time, not a different hourly rate.
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What happens after Once your home is Deep Cleaned, a recurring Standard clean keeps it there. No buildup, no catch-up cleans, no surprise Deep Clean fees down the road. Recurring clients also get a discount on every visit — the per-clean price drops the more frequently you book.

Important to know

Things we won't do

To keep our team safe and your property protected, the following are outside our scope under any service.

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Any use of ladders

For safety reasons, our cleaners stay on the ground and use extension tools where needed. Anything requiring a ladder is outside our scope.

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Wall cleaning

Walls vary widely in paint type and finish and cleaning them can damage the surface. We dust and spot-clean as part of normal service but do not wash walls.

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Moving furniture

We clean around furniture, not under or behind heavy pieces. Moving furniture risks damage to the item, the floor, and our cleaners. Light items like chairs and small side tables are fine.

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Bio-hazard cleanup

This includes blood, bodily fluids/waste, pet waste beyond normal pet hair, mold, and similar conditions. These require specialized training and equipment we do not provide.

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Chandeliers

Delicate fixtures with fragile components are too high-risk for routine cleaning. We recommend a specialty service for these.

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Carpet shampooing

We vacuum carpets thoroughly as part of every clean, but deep carpet shampooing or stain extraction requires equipment we do not carry.

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Antiques, fine art & electronics

Valuable or sensitive items are dusted lightly only. We avoid liquid cleaners and direct contact with screens, artwork, or anything irreplaceable.