BASIC CLEAN
(Recurring or One-Time Cleaning)

Entryways
· Wipe down + Dust Surfaces
· Vacuum, sweep + mop floors
· Remove all cobwebs
· Straighten out decor
· Mopping if needed
· Wall Stains


Kitchens
· Wash and dry all dishes
· Empty Dishwasher
· Wipe Down + Disinfect Countertops
· Wipe Down Stop Top + Hood
· Empty + Clean the refrigerator
· Clean Microwave (inside + outside)
· Wipe Down Cabinets
· Clean + Disinfect sink basin
· Empty trash and replace bin liners
· Tidy surfaces and dishes
· Mop and sweep floors
· Dusting
· Top up supplies
· Baseboards
· Wall Stains

Dining Room
· Clear dishes after each meal and wipe down the table.
· Wipe down the chairs every night after dinner.
· Remove any clutter that belongs in other rooms of the house.
· Sweep the floor every night (but save the mopping for your weekly cleaning day).
· Wall Stains

Living Rooms
· Fluff, plump + straighten pillows
· Wipe down + dust surfaces
· Clean mirrors
· Vacuum + sweep + mop floors
· Remove all cobwebs
· Straight out decor
· Mopping if needed
· Baseboards
· Wall Stains

Bedrooms
· Try to put clothes away, rather than leaving them hanging around on or the floor.
· Open the windows to air the room out.
· Use a thin flexible dusting wand to clean windows, blinds and furniture.
· Vacuum high-traffic areas frequently.
· Organize in place
· Baseboards
· Wall Stains

Bathrooms
· Clean all sinks, floors, taps and mirrors.
· Mop/hoover the floors where appropriate.
· Make sure all consumables are organized
· Shower of calcium spots and mildew treatment
· Mopping
· Wall Stains









Includes all details of the regular clean, with emphasis on the following:

·Bathrooms

· Dust from top to bottom.

· We recommend Swiffer Dusters, which trap and lock in dust and hair particles. Plus, you can toss the dust pad when you’re · done.

· Be sure to get all ceiling fans and vents.

· Don’t skip the walls and baseboards.

· Sweep, dry mop and/or vacuum the floors.

· We love the Swiffer Sweeper Floor Mop, which can be used for both dry and wet mopping. Plus, the disposable pads are · just great. And no mopbucket!

· Disinfect and sanitize door knobs, light switches, hard surfaces and high-touch areas.

· We like Microban 24 Bathroom Cleaner, which initially kills 99.9% of germs, including cold and flu viruses*

· Scrub your shower, bathtub and sink.

· Scrub the grout.

· Clean the showerhead.

· Clean shower doors.

· Clean faucets, handles, hardware and drains.

· A person using backing soda and a toothbrush to clean their grout

· Clean mirrors using store-bought cleaner or DIY glass cleaner solution.

· Clean window treatments.

· Dust and wash your blinds.

· Wash the windows.

· Don’t forget the window sills and ledges.

· Organize the medicine cabinet, shelves, drawers and closets.

· Trash expired makeup.

· Wipe out shelves and inside drawers.

· Vacuum linen closet floor.

· Throw in a load of laundry.

· Wash your:

· Shower curtain

· Towels

· Bathmats

· Make sure to read the care instructions on the respective labels.

· Deep clean the toilet.

· Sanitize:

· the nearby floor

· toilet seat

· back of toilet/shelf

· hinges

· flusher

· attachments

· Replace your toothbrush, if necessary.

· Wash out toothbrush caddy. (Just throw it in the dishwasher.)

· Wipe down baseboards.

· Take out trash and sanitize trash can.

· Clean light fixtures.

· Replace any dead bulbs.

· Deep Clean The Kitchen

· Clean the stovetop.

· Remove and soak stove grates in a bath of gentle dish soap, like Dawn, and water.

· Break out the beloved Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to get rid of grease and burnt-on food.

· Clean the oven.

· Before you run your oven’s self-cleaning mode, wipe or scrape out any caked-on burnt stuff in there, or you risk starting a f· fire.

· Clean your microwave.

· The inside and outside, plus the door and handle.

· Clean and descale your coffee maker.

· Basket and filter

· Outside

· Clean out your fridge and freezer.

· Throw out expired food and freezer items that are over six months old.

Wipe:

· shelves

· drawers

· handles

· Vacuum beneath refrigerator.

· Vacuum fridge coils and vent.

· Degrease cabinets and wash the walls.

· Clean both the inside and outside of cabinets, doors and shelves.

· Clean out and organize your pantry.

· Throw away expired items.

· Empty the toast tray in your toaster.

· Disinfect high-touch areas:

· cabinet handles

· light switches

· sinks

· countertops

· sink faucet handles

· refrigerator handle

Wipe down countertops.

· Clean and sanitize sink:

· basin

· faucets

· hardware

· surrounding areas

· drain

· Clean your garbage disposal.

· Toss a few fresh lemon peels down the drain to freshen its smell.

· Ice cubes in the garbage disposal help knock bits of clinging-on food from the blades.

· Sweep, dry mop and/or vacuum the floors.

· Clean your dishwasher filter.

· Wash your dishwasher.

· Run an empty cycle with Cascade Dishwasher Cleaner to eliminate limescale, grease or odors.

· Clean stainless steel appliances.

· Mr. Clean Clean Freak Mist works great to eliminate fingerprints and grease from stainless steel.

· Clean your kitchen blinds.

· Wash the windows.

· Wipe down walls and baseboards.

· Take out trash and recycling.

· Sanitize trash and recycling receptacles.

· Deep clean bedrooms

· A person dusting their bedroom table with Swiffer duster

· Dust everything from top to bottom:

· dressers

· lamps

· bedside tables

· artwork

· knickknacks

· headboard

· shelves

· frames

Vacuum your curtains and/or wash the blinds.

· Check the label, but you can usually wash your curtains in the washing machine.

· Sweep, dry mop and/or vacuum the floors.

· Clean the floor.

· Wash windows, window sills and ledges.

· Vacuum curtains with upholstery attachment.

· Wash your dirty clothes.

· Put laundry away when it’s done (that’s the hard part).

· Clean out your closet.

· Donate clothes that no longer fit to a thrift store or friend.

· Take shoes out of the closet, and sweep and vacuum closet floor.

· Wash all of your bedding:

· sheets

· pillow cases

· duvet covers

· shams (if they’re washable)

· Be sure to read and follow the care and cleaning instructions on the labels.

· Make your bed (with the clean sheets).

· Rotate your mattress.

· Clean out and organize bedside table drawers.

· Trash expired prescriptions, old receipts, dead batteries, etc.

· Shampoo any rugs or carpets, especially if you’ve got pets.

· Deep clean living spaces

· Dust everything from top to bottom.

· Swiffer Dusters are good for reaching all those hard-to-reach areas, plus the dust pads actually trap and lock dust particles · instead of spreading them around.

· ceiling fan blades

· vents

· bookshelves

· vartwork

· frames

· light fixtures

· screens (including your TV)

· plants

speaker· record player or stereo system

· Wash the windows, window sills and ledges.

· Dust and wash doors.

· Wash the walls and baseboards.

· Walls actually absorb and trap all sorts of smells.

· Sweep, vacuum and mop. Then run a wet mop across the hard floors.

· We like the Swiffer Sweeper, which takes care of the dry and wet mopping—no mop bucket required.

· Vacuum everything:

· couches

· chairs

· curtains

· love seats

· chaise longues

· pet beds

· anything that’s upholstery

· Wash cushions and throw pillow covers.

· Be sure to read the care instructions first.

· If you can’t wash them, hit them with some Febreze Fabric to freshen them up a bit.

· Disinfect:

· remote controls

· high-touch items

· doorknobs

· Light switches

· Clean your screens:

· televisions

· Organize your stuff

· Declutter items on your tables and shelves.

· Bring unused cups into the kitchen.

· Put your darn shoes away. At least for today.

· Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

· Replace batteries, if necessary.

· Deep clean the garage, yard, and outdoor spaces

· Clean out gutters and downspouts.

· Sweep and power wash:

· decks

· porches

· patios

· Check weather strips and caulking:

· doors

· windows

· Clean your grill.

· Clean patio furniture and outdoor pillows.

· Yard maintenance:

· Rake leaves.

· Mow the lawn.

· Tend to the garden.

· Fill the bird feeders

· Clean out and organize the garage.

· Sweep.

· Replace furnace filter.

· This should be done every three months.

· Sweep out the chimney.

· Clean out and wash cars.

· Deep clean kid areas and playrooms

· Move furniture and vacuum beneath:

· playpens

· beds

· kiddie tables·
· crafting stations

· Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on any wall stains (crayons, anyone?)

· Sanitize plastic toys.

· Add a couple drops of bleach to a gallon of water, soak them overnight and let them air dry.

· Hand wash soft plushies.

· You can use a hair dryer to fluff their fur back up afterward.

· Donate stuff that’s no longer being used or doesn’t fit:

· clothes

· books

· toys

· Organize:

· clothes

· books

· toys

· Deep clean pet stuff

· Vacuum:

· carpet

· ouches

· pet bed

· Run a dry mop, like the Swiffer Heavy Duty Pet Dry Sweeper, on your hard floors to collect and trap loose hair and dander.

· Wet mop the floor, especially those corners where the dog hangs out and/or around the litter box and food bowls.

· Make this easier on yourself with the Swiffer Heavy Duty Pet Wet Mop.

· Launder the pet beds.

· If they’re really ratty, toss them, and buy new ones.

· Clean and sanitize hard plastic pet toys.

· Throw out any disgusting, torn up toys, and replace them with fresh ones.

Neutralize potent pet smells.

· Sprinkle baking soda on everything, let it sit overnight and vacuum it up in the morning. It works great on upholstery, pet beds, soft toys, etc.

· Spray Febreze Fabric Pet Odor Eliminator around the pet zones for a burst of freshness.·

Recurring Clean
(Weekly, Bi-weekly, Monthy)

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