A comprehensive house cleaning checklist ensures nothing is missed and your home stays consistently clean. This room-by-room guide covers everything you need for thorough house cleaning in the UK.
Kitchen Cleaning Checklist
- Clean all countertops and surfaces
- Wipe down appliances (exterior)
- Clean inside microwave
- Clean sink and taps
- Wipe down cupboard fronts
- Clean stovetop and hob
- Empty and clean bins
- Sweep and mop floor
- Clean windows and sills
- Wipe down light switches and door handles
Bathroom Cleaning Checklist
- Clean toilet (inside and outside)
- Clean shower/bath (walls, floor, fixtures)
- Clean sink and taps
- Clean mirrors
- Wipe down all surfaces
- Clean tiles and grout
- Empty bins
- Mop floor
- Restock toilet paper and hand soap
- Clean windows and sills
Bedroom Cleaning Checklist
- Change bed linens
- Dust all surfaces (dressers, nightstands, shelves)
- Vacuum or mop floor
- Dust light fixtures
- Clean mirrors
- Organise and tidy items
- Dust skirting boards
- Clean windows and sills
- Vacuum under bed (if accessible)
- Empty bins
Living Room Cleaning Checklist
- Dust all surfaces (tables, shelves, TV stand)
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Mop hard floors
- Dust light fixtures
- Clean windows and sills
- Tidy and organise items
- Dust skirting boards
- Vacuum upholstery (if needed)
- Empty bins
- Clean TV screen and electronics
Hallway and Stairs Cleaning Checklist
- Vacuum or mop floors
- Dust surfaces and picture frames
- Clean light switches and door handles
- Dust skirting boards
- Vacuum stairs (if carpeted)
- Clean windows and sills
- Organise shoes and coats
General Areas Checklist
- Dust all surfaces throughout the house
- Vacuum all carpets and rugs
- Mop all hard floors
- Empty all bins
- Clean all windows (inside)
- Dust light fixtures
- Clean light switches and door handles
- Dust skirting boards
- Clean mirrors
- Organise and tidy items
Deep Cleaning Additions
For deep cleaning, also include:
- Inside oven and fridge
- Inside cupboards and drawers
- Behind and under furniture
- Inside light fixtures
- Detailed grout cleaning
- Window cleaning (inside and outside)
- Carpet deep cleaning
- Upholstery cleaning
How to Use This Checklist
- Print or save for reference
- Check off items as you complete them
- Customise based on your home's specific needs
- Share with professional cleaners to ensure nothing is missed
- Use for quality control after cleaning
Professional cleaners use comprehensive checklists like this to ensure consistent, thorough results. View our cleaning services or book a professional clean and let us handle the checklist for you.
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