Kitchen and Laundry

• Thoroughly dust all hanging lights, removing cobwebs and cleaning with Windex where necessary.
• Clean countertops and backsplash, removing all items, cleaning them, and replacing them.
• Wash cabinet and cupboard fronts.
• Scrub sinks thoroughly, including behind the sink, the underside of the faucet, sink drains, leaving them shining.
• Gather all dishes found around the house and either load them in the dishwasher or wash by hand. In case of excessive dishes, clean them but leave a note: “We washed all the dishes (or loaded them) today. For regular dishwashing services, please contact the office for pricing details.” Record on the work order that additional dishwashing was done.
• Clean the outside of the oven, including under drip pans and the inside ledge of the door (note: cleaning inside the oven incurs an extra charge). Also clean the burner and under the range top.
• Clean both inside and outside of the microwave, wash the coffee pot and the area beneath it.
• Clean the outside of the refrigerator, including the top, inside ledges of doors, handles, and water dispenser.
• Wipe clean window sills and tracks.
• Wash blinds and dust valances.
• Wash baseboards, including corners and edges of floors.
• Sweep and wash the floor, including areas around and under cupboards.
• Wash morning dishes or load the dishwasher; clean the dish drainer.
• Thoroughly clean the kitchen table and chairs, including the pedestal of the table, and legs and backs of chairs, as well as the base and spindles.
• Clean high chairs.
• Clean both inside and outside of door walls, including the tracks.
• Fold towels in a tri-fold manner and hang them straight.
• Wipe down the washer and dryer.
• Clean and organize the supply closet as needed.
• Empty trash and clean the can.

Bathrooms:

• Dust cobwebs, light fixtures, and ceiling vents.
• Scrub and rinse tub, shower tiles, and sinks; leave surfaces shining.
• Clean soap dishes, countertop bottles, and holders.
• Thoroughly scrub toilets inside and out, including base and rear.
• Wipe countertops, including underneath items and the items themselves.
• Clean all cupboard fronts.
• Use Windex on mirrors, shower doors (including tops and tracks), and picture glass.
• Dust window sills, blinds, and valances.
• Clean toilet bowl brush holder and toilet paper holder.
• Wash baseboards, water valves, area behind toilet, and toilet’s bottom.
• Neatly tri-fold towels and hang them straight.
• Sweep floors, then wash them by hand.
• Fold the edge of the toilet paper.
• Empty trash and clean the can.

Stairs/Hallways:

• Remove cobwebs.
• Clean baseboards.
• Clean both sides of entry glass and pictures with Windex.
• Dust picture frames and clean the glass.
• Vacuum stairs, clean woodwork and banister, and edge stairs.
• Vacuum or sweep floors.

Bedrooms:

• Dust all areas for cobwebs.
• Ensure beds are properly made, change linens if provided.
• Dust all furniture, including top, front, and underneath surfaces, as well as ledges.
• Move items to dust both the surface and the item, then replace them.
• Clean mirrors with Windex and dust their frames.
• Dust window sills, blinds, and valances.
• Remove fingerprints from doors, frames, walls, and switch plates.
• Thoroughly wash all baseboards.
• Vacuum carpets, including under the bed when accessible.
• Maintain a tidy overall appearance of the room.
• Clean ceiling fans.
• Empty trash and wash the can as necessary.

All Areas:

• Cobweb removal from all areas, including behind furniture.
• Dusting of ceiling fans and vents.
• Dusting of all furniture surfaces and items on them.
• Cleaning and dusting of picture frames, including glass.
• Washing of window sills, dusting of blinds and valances.
• Straightening and vacuuming of couch cushions, including underneath.
• Organization of newspapers, magazines, books, blankets, and throws.
• Wiping down or dusting of lamp shades.
• Cleaning fingerprints from walls, doors, door frames, and switch plates.
• Dusting the TV screen.
• Wiping down baseboards; ensuring closet floors are clean.
• Vacuuming and edging of carpets.
• Emptying trash and washing trash can if necessary.
• Mopping of hardwood or tile floors in specified areas.
• Maintaining a neat and tidy overall appearance of the room.
• Cleaning of door walls and tracks.
• Cleaning fireplace glass.