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Checklist for Housekeeper / Home Cleaning Service / Cleaning Maid

This is a good basic checklist of the areas that should be regularly cleaned by a housekeeper, maid,

cleaning lady, or cleaning service. Most items not marked “(optional)” should be considered part of the

standard cleaning by a housekeeper or cleaning service. Of course, you can also use it as a checklist for

your own housecleaning. Items marked as (optional) are usually non-standard, but you may want to

request that they be included on a regular basis or periodically. Yes, this is very detailed, but the clearer

your instructions, the better your home will be cleaned and the happier you will be with your cleaning

service. Blank spaces are for your own personal additions or instructions.

The kitchen and the bathrooms typically take half or more of the housekeeper’s time. Duties should

include:

KITCHEN

o De-cobweb and dust: Run a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners

of the room, all the light fixtures, ceiling fans, under tables, lampshades, around pictures

on walls, windowsills, and any other place that there may be spiderwebs and dust

o Clean outside of refrigerator, including handles, ice/water dispenser, top, and

vacuuming the bottom part that houses the filter

o (Optional) – Clean inside of refrigerator, including shelves and drawers

o Wipe down all small appliances – toaster, blender, coffee maker, etc.

o Spot clean walls, door frames, paying special attention to the walls around the stove

o Dust the cabinet fronts and knobs, with special attention to the grime that collects on

and around the cabinet handles and knobs

o Clean and polish all countertops and surfaces

o Clean the stove top and burners

o Clean and polish the outside oven door and handle

o (Optional) Clean the inside of the oven

o Clean the inside and outside of the microwave oven

o Spot check and clean smudges and fingerprints from all windows and glass

o (Optional) Clean and polish all windows

o Empty the trash and wipe down the trash container. Replace liner.

o (Optional) Rinse, wipe out, and disinfect the inside of the trash container

o Dust all trim and woodwork with duster or with rag and spray polish (a quick cleaning

with a duster or rag is typical. Thorough cleaning with soapy water or cleaner is

optional)

o (Optional) Wash/put away in dishes in sink. Load/unload dishwasher (it is typical for the

housekeeper to wash/put away the stray coffee cup or plate from the sink)

o Clean and polish front of dishwasher

o Clean light switches

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Checklist For Housekeeper