The Best Cleaning Checklist For Every Room

Having trouble making your house sparkle? Stress less, because we’re here to help! Check out our extensive cleaning guide aimed at making every nook and cranny of your abode gleam. Stop putting it off and begin cleaning your home to perfection like a professional!

Kitchen

Maintaining cleanliness in your kitchen helps to ensure a safe environment for preparing meals for your family and friends. Regular cleaning, inside and out, helps to prevent cross-contamination of bacteria, prolongs the life of kitchen appliances, and reduces messes from spills and overcooked food. To make sure you’re addressing all areas of your kitchen cleaning needs, use this comprehensive checklist.

• Clean countertops and appliance surfaces: Rinse countertops with warm soapy water or an all-purpose cleaner, then disinfect with a store-bought cleaner or dilute bleach solution (1 teaspoon bleach per gallon of water). Wipe down appliance external surfaces with the same cleaners.
• Empty refrigerator: Remove everything from the shelves and drawers; discard any expired or spoiled items. Wash shelves and drawers in hot soapy water then rinse; set aside open cans of food to be tossed out after use; wipe down all internal surfaces with an all-purpose cleaner or diluted bleach solution. Place as much food as possible back into the refrigerator including opened cans stacked on top of each other to help them cool faster.
• Clean cabinets & storage space: Take out everything from the cabinets starting at the top shelves down; check expiration dates for stored items such as spices, flour, sugar, etc.; wipe down interior walls of cabinet shelves and splitters using hot soapy water or an all-purpose cleaner; scrub tough grease and grime off cabinets using baking soda on a damp sponge; ask dry before replacing items back into cabinets and drawers.
• Disinfect sink: Spray sink full of hot soapy water; fill the sink half full with very hot “scalding” water mixed with 2 tablespoons white vinegar per 1/2 gallon liquid (5 liters). Let sit for 10 minutes then drain completely; rinse sink free of debris then wash out any soap residue using a mild detergent such as dish soap mixed with warm water (use only nonabrasive cleaning material/cloths on any sink finish); rinse completely again then also use 1 teaspoon chlorine per 1/2 gallon liquid (5 liters) followed by a final rinse until thoroughly drained after it has sat overnight.* Any odors should be eliminated!

Bathrooms

When it comes to homemade cleaning, take a tip from professional cleaners: tackle the bathroom in five easy steps! Remove all excess items, then clean surfaces and fixtures, followed by scrubbing floors, sinks, and toilets. Dusting is the last step to keep it sparkling.

• Surfaces: Start by wiping down the countertops, mirrors and sink with a damp cloth soaked in a general-purpose cleaner. Scrub toilet seats, bases, and tanks with a synthetic scouring pad. Make sure visible areas between tile groups are grout-free of dirt or dust. Also, wipe windowsill edges to remove any potential dust buildup that accumulated over time.
• Fixtures: Light switches, door handles, and radiator valves should be wiped clean using a multi-surface cleaning spray that won’t damage metals or plastics. Check faucets for signs of limescale or rust and use descaling agents where needed. Grease or baked-on food can be scraped away using stainless steel wool pads soaked in white vinegar.
• Floors: Vacuum carpets once a week using a crevice tool around baseboards and floor edges to remove hair buildup and sand found near walls or next to furniture pieces. Wipe tile floors with warm water mixed with an all-purpose cleaner; let air dry completely before resuming. When finished, sweep non-carpeted areas for stray debris such as paperclips and gaming pieces before you mop for an added layer of sanitation security!
• Sinks & Toilets: Spray sinks (including garbage disposal units) with general purpose cleaner from top to bottom – starting at the faucet heads – to break apart dirt build up on surfaces; rinse well after each use for optimal results! Toilets should be scrubbed inside & out – start at the rim & flush the bowl first – then use commode brush on exterior tanks & flush handles before sanitizing both inner & outer compartments using disinfectants designed strictly for similar needs like corrosive cleaners/bleach*. Finally – don’t forget to check if toilet flapper chains need adjusting so they work properly the next time they’re used!
• Dusting: After all other steps are finished – make sure you dust away any cobwebs found near ceilings & walls (especially around windows) as these can sometimes get overlooked when vacuuming earlier in the process (or even skipped!) Additionally – you may want not only to clean off hardwood furniture but also apply some conditioner afterward so dust won’t stick again next time round!

Living Room

The living room is often the centerpiece of your home, so it deserves the special attention of a thorough cleaning. To make sure you don’t miss any critical spots, use this cleaning checklist to ensure your living room gets deep and completely clean every time.

Firstly, dust off any visible surfaces including TV stands, bookshelves, tables, and furniture. Be sure to use a microfiber cloth or an attachment on your vacuum cleaner for the best results. Additionally, move furniture and vacuum low-lying areas like underneath couches and chairs to get rid of any dirt that has accumulated over time.

Next on your list should be wiping down all glass surfaces with a lint-free cloth sprayed with glass cleaner or vinegar solution. This includes windowsills as well as picture frames or other artwork that may have collected dust in hard-to-reach areas over time. Finally, scrub tile floors using warm water and soap or baking soda followed by basic mopping techniques until they are sparkling clean!

These three steps are all you need to ensure that your living room is spotless from top to bottom!

Bedrooms

Bedrooms can be one of the most difficult rooms to keep clean. Between blankets, linens, and clothing, bedrooms often have several different pieces that need to be cared for to maintain cleanliness. Here are some tips and a cleaning checklist you can use when cleaning bedrooms:

• Dust: Dust furniture, windowsills, baseboards, ceiling fans, and decorative items like picture frames. Using a dust cloth or microfiber duster will help capture more dust than using a feather duster alone.
• Vacuum: Vacuum the carpets or rugs and beneath furniture if possible. This will help reduce the amount of dust that is present on surfaces in bedrooms as well as help reduce allergens in the bedroom atmosphere.
• Bedding: Wash bedding including sheets, pillowcases, and quilts/blankets in hot water at least once per month (or more frequently if necessary).
• Clothing: Remove all clothing items from drawers and closets to freshen and launder if necessary. After laundering clothes should be folded neatly before returning them to their designated spots.
• Mats/Rugs: Vacuum area mats and rugs weekly to prevent dirt from building up beneath them over time. Replacing air filters monthly can also help reduce dirt build-up on carpets as well as improve air quality in the bedroom atmosphere itself.
• Mirrors/Glass surfaces: Clean glass surfaces with glass cleaner or vinegar mixed with water solution using a lint-free cloth such as a microfiber cloth for best results. If needed polish chrome fixtures using chrome polish or vinegar mixed with baking soda paste applied to a soft cloth for stubborn spots only after testing an inconspicuous area first.

Wrapping it up

Wrapping up a cleaning job can be tricky, especially after spending hours de-cluttering and tidying up. Here are a few tips to make sure the job is finished right the first time:

• Check again for any dust, grime, or dirt left over that requires more attention.
• Take a look around the room – have you left any out-of-place items such as books on the floor or toys on the table? Make sure all items are properly stored away.
• Ensure that surfaces are clean and dry. Take special care with windows, glass surfaces, and wood furniture to avoid streaking or staining.
• Finally, give any area rug a thorough shake to remove any dirt or dust particles that may be lurking in its fibers before putting it back in place.

When you’ve completed all of these steps, it’s time to sit back and appreciate your hard work! Take one final stroll around each room and enjoy the results of your effort – your reward is a clean house!