House cleaning checklist
This is the room-by-room house cleaning checklist Sudgo cleaners use for standard, deep and move-out cleans. Print it and use it yourself, or book a cleaner and get before-and-after photos of every item done.
Standard house cleaning checklist
Kitchen
- Wipe counters, backsplash and cabinet fronts
- Clean the sink and faucet
- Wipe the outside of appliances and the stovetop
- Wipe the microwave inside and out
- Empty trash and replace the liner
- Sweep and mop the floor
Bathrooms
- Scrub and disinfect the toilet, inside and out
- Clean the tub and shower, including tile and glass
- Clean the sink, faucet and counter
- Clean mirrors
- Empty trash
- Sweep and mop the floor
Bedrooms
- Dust surfaces, shelves and nightstands
- Make the bed (change sheets if left out)
- Wipe light switches and door handles
- Vacuum carpets and rugs; mop hard floors
- Empty trash
Living and dining areas
- Dust surfaces, shelves, TV stand and décor
- Wipe light switches and door handles
- Vacuum sofas and under cushions
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Empty trash
Deep cleaning checklist
- Everything in the standard checklist
- Degrease the backsplash, stovetop and cabinet fronts
- Detailed scrub of tubs, showers, tile grout lines and fixtures
- Wipe baseboards, door frames and light switches
- Dust edges, corners, vents and ceiling fan blades
- Inside the fridge and oven (add-on)
- Interior windows and sills (add-on)
Move-out cleaning checklist
- Everything in the deep-clean checklist
- Inside all kitchen cabinets and drawers
- Inside closets and shelves
- Wipe all appliances; inside fridge and oven
- Polish bathroom fixtures and mirrors
- Vacuum and mop every floor edge to edge
- Wipe baseboards in every room
- Take before-and-after photos of every room for your landlord
How often to clean
- Weekly or every 2 weeks: standard clean (kitchen, bathrooms, floors, dusting).
- Every 3–6 months: deep clean.
- Before you hand back the keys: move-out clean.
Skip the checklist
Sudgo cleaners bring their own supplies and follow this checklist. See prices.
FAQ
What is on a house cleaning checklist?
A standard house cleaning checklist covers the kitchen (counters, sink, appliance fronts, stovetop, floors), bathrooms (toilet, tub and shower, sink, mirrors, floors), bedrooms and living areas (dusting, vacuuming, mopping, trash). Deep and move-out cleans add baseboards, door frames, edges, inside cabinets and appliances.
What is the difference between a standard and a deep clean?
A standard clean keeps a home tidy: dusting, floors, kitchen and bathrooms. A deep clean adds built-up grease and soap scum, baseboards, door frames, light switches, edges and corners. Book a deep clean first if the home has not been cleaned in a while.
What should a move-out cleaning include?
A move-out clean should cover everything in a deep clean plus inside all cabinets, drawers and closets, appliances, and every floor edge to edge. Sudgo also gives you before-and-after photos of every room you can share with your landlord.
Can I print this checklist?
Yes. Use your browser's Print button. The page prints as a clean checklist without the menu and buttons.
Do Sudgo cleaners follow this checklist?
Yes. Sudgo cleaners follow a room-by-room checklist for each clean type and upload before-and-after photos when they finish.