Published on: November 2, 2021 Cleaning checklists are the tools that ease the life of your cleaning business and team. A house cleaning business checklist can be created and referred to when cleaning homes and can be handed to your customers too.If you are a cleaning business owner, this task list will help you recall what your team will be cleaning whenever they visit a client’s home. Let’s get an understanding of how to deliver house cleaning services professionally.Table of ContentsHow to Deliver House Cleaning Services Professionally? A Step-by-Step GuideFAQsConclusionHow to Deliver House Cleaning Services Professionally? A Step-by-Step GuideAn ultimate house cleaning services checklist will summarize all value-added tasks in the particular process based on the kind of services offered. The following is the step-by-step guide that is helpful in delivering cleaning projects in an organized and systematic way:Use a Basic Cleaning Checklist Before Your Cleaning WorkTrim your cleaners’ prep time off by requesting your clients to go through a few errands. For this, you may send them a decluttering task list:Get rid of any clutter – clothes, paper, and appliancesUnload all the dishes from the dishwasher and sinkKeep aside fragile objectsNote:When you mail this to-do list before the appointment, make sure that your client knows that such decluttering will provide a great cleaning experience.Groundwork on your side will also spare your crews’ time. For this, make a pre-cleaning checklist:Packaging and refilling your cleaning resourcesExamining your customer’s profile for specific notesMailing the appointment reminder to the customer to verify the date and timeArrange Your Cleaning MaterialsPrior to producing an exhaustive house cleaning worksheet, ensure that you have a dispensable list of cleaning products that includes every type and area of job. Here are some of the supplies’ list to begin with:Microfiber cloth or yellow dustersSpongesCleaning brushesDustpan and brushMop and bucketA caddy to carry the essentialsProtective glovesVacuum cleanerSanitizerFurniture polishAll-purpose cleanerDisinfectant for germ-prone zonesPaper towelsToilet brushGarbage bagsDifficult to Schedule and Allocate Cleaning Tasks?FieldCamp makes it simpler for you to schedule multiple tasks for different jobbers with easy-to-use functionalities.Start Your Free TrialCreate the Ultimate House Cleaning Business ChecklistYour customers’ house cleaning plans will be subject to what they want and how much they can afford. House cleaning checklists bifurcated by type and by area will help your team remain consistent and efficient in each cleaning job:House Cleaning Checklists: By Type1. House Cleaning Checklist: MonthlyVacuum blindsWash baseboards and windowsVacuum air ventsDust dirt from ceiling fansWipe chair railsWash rugs and mattress padsWash curtains and blanketsClean up pantryClean kitchen appliances and washing machine thoroughlySpot treat upholstery and carpetsWipe down door framesScrub kitchen and bathroom tile groutClean out trash cans and dryer ventClean garage and laundry room2. House Cleaning Checklist: WeeklySweep all the floorsClean furniture and fixturesChange bedding and cushion coversMop bathroom and kitchen floorsClean microwaveWipe down kitchen appliancesSanitize light switches and door knobsDisinfect sponges3. House Cleaning Checklist: RegularDust window sills and blindsDust all shelves, décor, and furnitureDeep clean doors and doorframesDust fixtures, ceiling fans, and lampsGet rid of cobwebs from every cornerVacuum all carpets, floors, stairs, and rugsClean glass surfaces and picture frameClean and organize shoe cabinetsStraighten linens and pillowsVacuum sofa and other upholstered furniture4. House Cleaning Checklist: Deep CleaningHere, include the below-mentioned tasks along with your general house cleaning checklist:Clean and sanitize:Inside the refrigerator, stove grids, and hood fanInside the dishwasher and ovenThe walls behind huge appliancesClean soap scum and grout from bathroom tilesPolish copper or metal hardwareWash shower curtain and windows from insideChange bedsheet and pillow coversWash shower walls and curtain or shutterCleanse rugs and guttersVacuum carpets thoroughlyHouse Cleaning Checklist: Move-outDust every closetRemove hooks and nails and fill in holesClean walls, shelves, and doorsClear interior and exterior of drawers and cabinetsWash window sills, shelves, and baseboardsWipeout cobwebsDust light fixturesReplace burnt-out light bulbsClean laundry machineClean tub, shower, toilet, and sinksWipe and disinfect countertopsEradicate carpet stainsHouse Cleaning Checklists: By Area1. Kitchen Cleaning Checklist:Soak stove knobs and drip pans in the sinkClean in and around the sinkSweep and mop the floorClean interior and exterior of appliances – microwave, refrigerator, and dishwasherPro Tip:Throw away the expired items from the refrigeratorRemove dust from cabinets and countertopsPro Tip:Start by wiping down the stove2. Bathroom Cleaning Checklist:Spray everything with multi-purpose cleaner (except shower/tub, toilet, and mirror)Pro Tip:Put a few drops of all-purpose cleaner in a bucket filled with water and use it to mop the floorClean soap dishes, shower rackPlace bathmatsRemove things from shower cubicle and tubApply grout cleaner to shower cabin, allow to sit, and scrubScrub soap dish and sinkPro Tip:Spray tile and grout cleaner in the sinkRinse off bathroom and shower area walls and dry them with a clothWipe down cabinet fronts and the vanity countertopPro Tip:Spray there with an all-purpose cleanerUse a grout brush along the drain and faucetReplace bath mat and rugsClean the mirrorPro Tip:Spray glass cleaner on a cloth and buff3. Cleaning Checklist: Living area and other areasDust off wall art, knickknacks, and blindsVacuum and mop floorsWipe baseboards and window sillsDust furniture sides, fronts, and topsDust lights, ceiling fans, and lampsClean switch plates and empty trashClean mirrors and glass surfaces4. Cleaning Checklist: BedroomDust surfaces and furnitureHand wipe furniture topsDust chair rails, door panels, and baseboardsDust window sills, lock ledges, and blindsVacuum carpets and mop the floors (if non-carpet)Change covers, sheets, and make bedsFold the laundry and put it in the cupboardBonus:Window Cleaning Service Checklist:Wipe down blinds or change the drapesVacuum dust from window frames and scrub with soap, water, and a spongeDry window frames with microfiber fabricRemove and clean window screensClean exterior window glass, frames, and tracksBest Recommendations:Wash hands before and after cleaningUse disposable gloves, where possibleUse reusable cleaning equipmentEmpty and re-clean equipmentWant to Scale up Your Cleaning Business?FieldCamp provides robust functions that streamline your cleaning tasks and boosts service quality and thus, customer base.Start Your Free TrialFAQsWhat is included in a standard house cleaning business checklist?A standard house cleaning checklist includes sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming floors and carpets, high and low dusting, emptying trash, dusting window sills and ledges, changing linen, and cleaning door handles and light fixtures.How do I create a housekeeping checklist?To create a housekeeping checklist, include these aspects – change the bedsheets and start a load of laundry, move all pieces of furniture so that you vacuum easily, dust and wipe all the surfaces, dust blinds and make the beds, ensure that all knick-knacks (remotes and decorative items) are at their spot, and sweep or vacuum all the corners.What should a jobber or cleaner do in 2 hours?A jobber or cleaner can vacuum the entire house, clean the bathrooms (including toilets), clean the kitchen (including mopping the floor), and do a few small tasks like dusting curtains and wiping all the surfaces down.ConclusionRegardless of an individual’s skill set and cleaning experience, a house cleaning business checklist decreases the risk of jobbers missing essential steps or forgetting clients’ requests. Also, it helps them feel positive and confident that they have completed their tasks like an expert.Use FieldCamp – a residential cleaning business software for FREE and allocate house cleaning tasks to your jobbers in a way that they do not feel overstretched and deliver the highest quality of services.Author BioGaurang Bhatt Gaurang Bhatt is a techie in himself with an ability to solve problems technically and present solutions in the form of a product. He is one of the pioneers to curate FieldCamp with his 15+ years of knowledge and expertise in providing solutions to home service industries. Gaurang aims to overcome challenges faced by service business owners through software solutions and blogs. Sign up for weekly updates from Fieldcamp.
