Cleaning Checklist

Top-to-bottom dusting; spotless, deposit-ready rooms

✅ Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners

✅ Dust reachable surfaces – wardrobes, shelving and cupboards

✅ Wipe accumulated dust and dirt from top of doors

✅ Wipe accumulated dust from top of picture frames

✅ Wipe/polish mirrors, pictures and other wall hangings

✅ Wipe dust from skirting boards and decorations

✅ Dust light fittings and lampshades

✅ Clean and polish metal ornaments

✅ Wipe and polish switches

✅ Carefully clean power sockets and extension cords

✅ Mop hard floors and laminate

Descale, disinfect, polish; hotel-style bathroom finish

✅ Clean basins, taps and fittings

✅ Remove hard water stains

✅ Remove limescale if present

✅ Scrub and rinse soap dispensers

✅ Wipe/polish radiators and towel rails

✅ Scrub and rinse toilet and bidet

✅ Clean plumbing behind toilet if reachable

✅ Wipe marks and stains from shower screens

✅ Scrub/rinse bath; remove mildew

✅ Clean drains

✅ Wipe/polish mirrors and glass surfaces

✅ Descale/rinse/wipe showerheads, taps and metal

✅ Scrub/rinse toothbrush area dirt

✅ Clean extractor fans

✅ Wipe reachable bathroom tiles

Degrease appliances; sanitize surfaces; remove limescale thoroughly

✅ Wash/polish worktops and sink area

✅ Clean inside cupboards, drawers and shelving

✅ Wash/polish sinks and shine taps

✅ Remove accumulated limescale

✅ De-grease/polish wall tiles

✅ Remove mould growth between grout

✅ Clean/de-grease ovens internally and externally

✅ Clean grime from extractors and hobs

✅ Scrub gas rings and control knobs

✅ Clean microwaves inside and out

✅ Clean out the fridge/freezer

✅ Clean washing machine inside and out

✅ Clean dishwasher inside and out

✅ Clean exterior of all appliances

✅ Clean outside of cupboards and drawers

✅ Clean internal windows; wipe sills, ledges, frames

✅ Wipe dirt from woodwork and skirtings

✅ Wipe down radiators where accessible

✅ Remove dust from plugs and switches

✅ Vacuum, mop and polish floors

Dust, wipe, windows cleaned; floors vacuumed and mopped

✅ Remove cobwebs

✅ Clean/polish mirrors and picture frames

✅ Clean/polish internal windows, sills and ledges

✅ Wipe down doors and tops of doors

✅ Clean skirting boards and woodwork dust

✅ Clean switches, fittings, lamp shades, sockets

✅ Clean inside/behind/on top of cupboards

✅ Clean behind and under furniture

✅ Dust and polish all surfaces

✅ Vacuum and mop hard floors

Wipe, polish furnishings; fingerprints and stains removed

✅ Wipe/polish tables, countertops and worktops

✅ Remove fingerprints and marks

✅ Spot oil stains

✅ Move furnishings; vacuum underneath

✅ Wipe and polish wooden units

Edges vacuumed; stains treated; steam clean optional

✅ Thoroughly vacuum all carpet edges

✅ Move furniture; vacuum underneath

✅ Steam clean if possible

✅ Spot-treat stains without a machine

Frames, sills, blinds cleaned; streak-free glass finish

✅ Remove marks, fingerprints and oily stains

✅ Wipe down; prevent streaks when drying

✅ Dust/clean windowsills

✅ Wipe down frames

✅ Dust blinds, curtains and shades

Clear, declutter, wipe inside-out; handles sanitized thoroughly

✅ Clear drawers inside and out

✅ Remove leftover goods and clutter

✅ Wipe down insides and outsides

✅ Wipe around handles

Oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher deep-cleaned thoroughly

Rubbish cleared; bins rinsed; tiles dried thoroughly

✅ Clean and dry all kitchen tiles

✅ Remove leftover rubbish

✅ Rinse rubbish bins

✅ De-grease fans and extractors

✅ Tick every item for deposit success