How to make a cleaning checklist with this generator
- Pick the type of cleaning. Standard, deep, move-in / move-out, post-construction, office or Airbnb turnover. Each loads a ready-made list of areas and tasks written for that job.
- Match it to the home. Switch areas on or off, set how many bathrooms and bedrooms there are, and add your own areas — a basement, a sunroom, a garage. One checkbox is printed per room, so a 3-bedroom home gets three boxes next to each bedroom task.
- Edit the tasks. Rename, delete or reorder them with the arrow buttons (or Alt + ↑ / ↓ on a keyboard), add your own, and mark extras like inside the oven or fridge as add-ons. Untick Include add-on tasks for clients who didn't order them.
- Fill in the header. Your company name and logo, the client, address, date, cleaner and time window, frequency and notes for the crew. Leave fields empty to print blank lines your team fills in on site.
- Choose the layout and print. One or two columns, Letter or A4, optional “Done” and “Initials” columns and signature lines. Download a PDF or print straight from the browser.
Save the checklist as your template on this device and the next one starts exactly where you left off — your areas, tasks, logo and layout.
Ready-made cleaning checklists by type
These are the same lists the generator starts from. Use them as they are, or as a starting point for your own house cleaning checklist. Items marked (add-on) are extras many cleaning companies charge for separately.
House Cleaning Checklist (standard clean)
Routine weekly, bi-weekly or monthly upkeep for a lived-in home: surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen and floors.
Kitchen
- Wipe countertops and backsplash
- Clean and shine sink and faucet
- Wipe outside of fridge, dishwasher, oven and microwave
- Clean inside of microwave
- Wipe stovetop and control knobs
- Spot clean cabinet fronts and handles
- Wipe table and chairs
- Empty trash and replace liner
- Sweep and mop floor
- Clean inside fridge (add-on)
- Clean inside oven (add-on)
- Load or unload dishwasher (add-on)
Bathrooms (repeat for each room, ×2)
- Clean and disinfect toilet inside and out
- Scrub shower, tub and tile
- Clean sink, counter and faucet
- Clean mirrors
- Wipe cabinet fronts, towel bars and fixtures
- Fold or hang towels neatly
- Empty trash and replace liner
- Sweep and mop floor
- Wash bath mat and towels (add-on)
Bedrooms (repeat for each room, ×3)
- Make beds
- Dust nightstands, dressers and headboards
- Dust lamps and picture frames
- Clean mirrors and glass surfaces
- Straighten items on surfaces (don't move personal papers)
- Empty trash
- Vacuum carpet or sweep and mop floor
- Change bed linens (add-on)
Living areas
- Dust furniture, shelves and decor
- Dust TV and electronics with a dry cloth
- Fluff and straighten cushions and throws
- Wipe glass tables and mirrors
- Empty trash
- Vacuum carpets and rugs
- Sweep and mop hard floors
- Vacuum sofa and under cushions (add-on)
Entry & hallways
- Wipe front door, handle and doorbell
- Shake out or vacuum entry mat
- Dust console tables and shelves
- Spot clean light switches and door handles
- Vacuum or mop floors and stairs
Laundry room — optional
- Wipe washer and dryer tops and fronts
- Empty dryer lint trap
- Wipe counters and shelves
- Sweep and mop floor
- Wash, dry and fold one load (add-on)
Home office — optional
- Dust desk around papers and equipment
- Dust shelves and window sills
- Empty trash and recycling
- Vacuum or mop floor
Exterior & porch — optional
- Sweep porch and front steps
- Shake out outdoor mats
- Remove cobwebs around the entry
- Wipe patio furniture (add-on)
Final walkthrough
- Take all trash to the outside bin
- Check every room against this list
- Put cleaning supplies away
- Turn off lights, lock doors and set the alarm as instructed
- Note any damage or issues for the office
Deep Cleaning Checklist
A top-to-bottom clean for first visits, seasonal resets or homes that haven't been cleaned in a while. Everything in a standard clean, plus the detail work.
Kitchen
- Wipe countertops and backsplash
- Degrease stovetop, burner grates and knobs
- Clean range hood and filter
- Clean inside and outside of microwave
- Wipe all cabinet doors and handles, inside and out
- Clean small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, kettle)
- Scrub sink, drain and faucet
- Wipe outside of all appliances
- Hand-wipe baseboards
- Clean light switches and outlet covers
- Empty trash, wash the bin
- Scrub floor, including edges and corners
- Clean inside fridge and freezer (add-on)
- Clean inside oven and racks (add-on)
- Clean inside cabinets and drawers (add-on)
Bathrooms (repeat for each room, ×2)
- Disinfect toilet, base and behind the toilet
- Scrub shower, tub and tile; remove soap scum and hard water
- Scrub grout lines
- Clean glass shower doors and tracks
- Clean sink, counter and polish fixtures
- Clean mirrors
- Clean exhaust fan cover
- Wipe baseboards, doors and door frames
- Wipe cabinet fronts and light fixtures
- Empty trash, wash the bin
- Scrub floor, including edges and corners
- Clean inside vanity and medicine cabinet (add-on)
- Wash shower curtain and liner (add-on)
Bedrooms (repeat for each room, ×3)
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Dust all furniture, top to bottom
- Dust window sills and blinds
- Hand-wipe baseboards, doors and door frames
- Clean light switches and door handles
- Clean mirrors and glass surfaces
- Make beds
- Vacuum under beds and furniture (where reachable)
- Vacuum carpet edges or mop floor
- Change bed linens (add-on)
- Vacuum mattress (add-on)
- Wipe inside closets (add-on)
Living areas
- Dust ceiling fans, vents and light fixtures
- Dust blinds and window sills
- Dust furniture, shelves, decor and electronics
- Hand-wipe baseboards and door frames
- Vacuum sofa and under cushions
- Clean light switches and remote controls
- Wipe glass tables and mirrors
- Vacuum under furniture (where reachable)
- Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors
- Wash interior windows (add-on)
- Clean fireplace exterior (add-on)
Entry & hallways
- Wipe front door inside and out
- Remove cobwebs from corners and ceilings
- Dust stair railings and spindles
- Hand-wipe baseboards, doors and frames
- Spot clean walls and light switches
- Vacuum stairs, including edges
- Vacuum or mop floors
Laundry room
- Wipe washer and dryer inside the door and outside
- Clean detergent drawer
- Empty lint trap and wipe the housing
- Wipe counters, shelves and cabinets
- Sweep and mop floor, including behind the door
Home office — optional
- Dust desk, shelves and equipment
- Wipe chair and light switches
- Dust blinds and window sills
- Empty trash and recycling
- Vacuum or mop floor
Exterior & porch — optional
- Sweep porch, steps and walkway
- Wipe front door, light fixture and mailbox
- Remove cobwebs from entry and windows
- Wash patio furniture (add-on)
Final walkthrough
- Check every room against this list
- Take photos of finished rooms if required
- Take all trash to the outside bin
- Turn off lights, lock doors and set the alarm as instructed
- Note any damage or issues for the office
Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
For empty homes and apartments between tenants or owners. The focus is inside everything — cabinets, closets and appliances — so the home passes a landlord or buyer inspection.
Kitchen
- Clean inside and outside all cabinets and drawers
- Clean inside fridge and freezer, including shelves and drawers
- Clean inside oven, racks and broiler drawer
- Degrease stovetop, burner grates and range hood
- Clean inside dishwasher and filter
- Clean inside and outside of microwave
- Scrub sink, drain and faucet
- Wipe countertops and backsplash
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
- Hand-wipe baseboards
- Sweep and mop floor
- Pull out fridge and stove and clean behind and under (add-on)
Bathrooms (repeat for each room, ×2)
- Clean inside vanity, drawers and medicine cabinet
- Disinfect toilet, base and behind the toilet
- Descale shower, tub, tile and grout
- Clean glass shower doors and tracks
- Clean mirrors, sink and fixtures
- Clean exhaust fan cover
- Wipe baseboards, doors and door frames
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
- Sweep and mop floor
Bedrooms (repeat for each room, ×3)
- Clean inside closets: shelves, rods and floor
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Clean window sills and tracks
- Dust blinds
- Hand-wipe baseboards, doors and door frames
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
- Spot clean scuffs and marks on walls
- Vacuum carpet or sweep and mop floor
- Wash interior windows (add-on)
Living areas
- Dust ceiling fans, vents and light fixtures
- Clean window sills and tracks
- Dust blinds
- Hand-wipe baseboards, doors and door frames
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
- Spot clean scuffs and marks on walls
- Clean fireplace exterior and mantel
- Vacuum carpet or sweep and mop floor
- Wash walls (add-on)
- Steam clean carpets (add-on)
Entry & hallways
- Clean inside coat and linen closets
- Wipe front door inside and out
- Dust railings and spindles
- Hand-wipe baseboards and door frames
- Vacuum stairs and mop floors
Laundry room
- Wipe washer and dryer inside and out
- Clean lint trap and behind the machines (if movable)
- Wipe cabinets and shelves inside and out
- Sweep and mop floor
Garage — optional
- Sweep garage floor
- Remove cobwebs
- Wipe shelves and the door to the house
- Haul away items left behind (add-on)
Exterior & balcony — optional
- Sweep porch, balcony or patio
- Wipe exterior door and light fixture
- Remove cobwebs around doors and windows
Final walkthrough
- Check that all cabinets, closets and appliances are empty
- Take photos of every room for the owner or landlord
- Replace burnt-out bulbs if supplied
- Turn off lights and close all windows
- Lock up and leave keys as agreed
Post-Construction Cleaning Checklist
After a renovation or new build: removing fine dust, stickers, paint specks and grout haze from every surface, usually in more than one pass.
Whole home — dust & debris
- Remove leftover debris and packaging (as agreed with the contractor)
- Vacuum dust from ceilings, walls and corners with a HEPA vacuum
- Clean vents, registers and return grilles
- Wipe light fixtures, switches and outlet covers
- Remove stickers, labels and tape residue
- Wipe doors, frames and hardware
- Wipe baseboards, trim and moldings
- Wipe inside and outside of closets and shelving
Windows & glass
- Clean window glass on the inside
- Remove paint specks and labels from glass (carefully, with a new blade)
- Vacuum and wipe window tracks and sills
- Clean mirrors and glass doors
- Clean exterior windows (add-on)
Kitchen
- Wipe all cabinets and drawers inside and out
- Clean appliances inside and out and remove protective film
- Clean countertops following the manufacturer's care guide
- Remove grout haze from backsplash
- Clean sink and fixtures
- Vacuum and mop floor
Bathrooms (repeat for each room, ×2)
- Remove grout haze and caulk residue from tile
- Clean tub, shower and glass
- Clean toilet, sink and fixtures
- Clean mirrors
- Wipe vanity inside and out
- Clean exhaust fan cover
- Vacuum and mop floor
Bedrooms & living areas (repeat for each room, ×3)
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Wipe window sills, doors and baseboards
- Vacuum and wipe closets and shelving
- Vacuum carpet (several passes) or vacuum and mop floor
Floors
- Vacuum all floors with a HEPA vacuum
- Remove adhesive and paint drips with a surface-safe method
- Mop hard floors twice — dust keeps settling
- Vacuum carpet edges and stairs
Exterior & garage — optional
- Sweep entry, porch and garage
- Remove debris near entrances
- Wipe exterior doors and light fixtures
- Pressure wash driveway and walkways (add-on)
Final walkthrough
- Do a second dusting pass after the dust settles
- Walk through with the contractor's punch list
- Take before and after photos
- Report any damage or unfinished work
Office Cleaning Checklist
Nightly or weekly cleaning for offices and small commercial spaces, with a focus on restrooms, break rooms and high-touch points.
Reception & lobby
- Clean entrance glass doors and remove fingerprints
- Dust and wipe reception desk
- Wipe chairs, tables and counters
- Straighten seating and reading material
- Empty trash
- Vacuum or mop floor and clean entry mats
Offices & workstations
- Empty trash and recycling
- Dust desks — clear areas only, don't move papers
- Disinfect door handles and light switches
- Dust window sills and ledges
- Vacuum carpets or mop hard floors
- Wipe phones and keyboards (if the client allows) (add-on)
- Dust blinds (add-on)
Conference rooms
- Remove cups and trash
- Wipe table and chairs
- Clean whiteboards if requested
- Straighten chairs
- Vacuum or mop floor
Break room & kitchen
- Wipe counters and tables
- Clean sink and faucet
- Clean microwave inside and out
- Wipe fridge exterior and handles
- Clean coffee station
- Restock paper towels, soap and cups
- Empty trash and recycling
- Mop floor
- Clean out fridge (weekly) (add-on)
Restrooms (repeat for each room, ×2)
- Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals
- Clean sinks, counters and fixtures
- Clean mirrors
- Wipe partitions, door handles and dispensers
- Restock toilet paper, paper towels and soap
- Empty trash and sanitary bins
- Mop floor with disinfectant
- Report leaks or broken fixtures
Common areas & hallways
- Disinfect door handles, push plates and light switches
- Wipe elevator buttons and stair railings
- Clean drinking fountains
- Dust ledges and surfaces
- Vacuum or mop hallways and stairs
Exterior & entrance — optional
- Sweep the entrance
- Empty outdoor trash bins
- Clean entrance glass outside
- Pressure wash entrance (monthly) (add-on)
Closing
- Report supplies that are running low
- Note any issues for the site contact
- Turn off lights
- Lock doors and set the alarm as instructed
Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Checklist
A fast, repeatable reset between guests for short-term rentals: clean, restock and stage the home so it matches the listing photos.
Arrival
- Check for damage and left-behind items; take photos
- Open windows to air out
- Strip beds and gather used towels
- Start the first laundry load
Kitchen
- Wash, dry and put away all dishes
- Remove guest food from fridge and cupboards
- Wipe inside fridge and microwave
- Wipe stovetop, oven front and small appliances
- Empty and clean coffee maker
- Wipe countertops, table and sink
- Empty trash and recycling
- Sweep and mop floor
Bathrooms
- Clean and disinfect toilet
- Scrub shower and tub; check drains for hair
- Clean sink, counter and mirror
- Hang fresh towels and bath mat
- Restock toilet paper, soap, shampoo and conditioner
- Check every surface for hair
- Empty trash
- Mop floor
Bedrooms (repeat for each room, ×2)
- Make beds with fresh linens
- Check under beds and in drawers for guest items
- Dust nightstands and surfaces
- Fold spare blankets and pillows
- Vacuum or mop floor
Living areas
- Reset furniture and decor to match the listing photos
- Dust surfaces and wipe remote controls
- Check sofa bed and under cushions
- Vacuum or mop floor
Restock & amenities
- Restock coffee, tea and sugar
- Restock paper towels, trash bags and dish soap
- Put out fresh sponge and dish towels
- Place guidebook, Wi-Fi card and welcome note
- Check that light bulbs and remotes work
Laundry
- Wash and dry linens and towels
- Fold and store spare sets
Patio & balcony — optional
- Sweep patio or balcony
- Wipe outdoor furniture
- Check the grill is clean
Final check
- Take photos of every room for the host
- Set the thermostat as instructed
- Turn off lights and close windows
- Lock doors and reset the lockbox code
- Report damage, missing items and low supplies to the host
Deep cleaning vs standard cleaning: what's the difference?
A standard clean keeps a home that's already in good shape clean: surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen and floors. A deep clean covers the same rooms but adds the detail work that builds up over months — baseboards, ceiling fans, grout, cabinet doors, light switches, behind and under things. Most cleaning companies start new clients with a deep clean and then switch to standard recurring visits.
| Task | Standard | Deep | Move-out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dust surfaces, clean bathrooms and kitchen, floors | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Baseboards, doors and door frames by hand | — | Yes | Yes |
| Ceiling fans, vents and light fixtures | — | Yes | Yes |
| Grout, soap scum and hard water | Light | Yes | Yes |
| Window sills, tracks and blinds | — | Yes | Yes |
| Inside cabinets and drawers | — | Add-on | Yes |
| Inside fridge and oven | Add-on | Add-on | Yes |
| Inside closets | — | Add-on | Yes |
How long does a house cleaning take?
Time on site depends on the size and condition of the home, the type of clean and the size of the crew. These are typical ranges for a crew of two in the US and Canada — check your own job history for the real numbers.
| Type of cleaning | 2 bed / 1 bath | 3 bed / 2 bath | 4 bed / 3 bath |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (recurring) | often 1–1.5 h | often 1.5–2.5 h | often 2.5–3.5 h |
| Deep cleaning | often 2–3 h | often 3–5 h | often 5–7 h |
| Move-in / move-out (empty) | often 2.5–3.5 h | often 3.5–5 h | often 5–8 h |
| Post-construction | varies widely — often 1.5–3× a deep clean, plus a second dusting visit | ||
Times are hours on site for the whole crew; multiply by the number of cleaners for labor hours. An Airbnb turnover for a one-bedroom unit often takes 1–2 hours for one cleaner, plus laundry. Office cleaning is usually priced per visit or per square foot rather than by the hour.
Tips for cleaning teams using checklists
- Work top to bottom, left to rightDust falls down. Start with ceiling fans and high shelves, finish with floors, and move around each room in one direction so nothing gets missed.
- Keep the list in room orderArrange areas in the order your crew actually walks through the home. A checklist that matches the route is a checklist people really use.
- Separate add-ons clearlyMarking inside-the-oven or inside-the-fridge as add-ons avoids doing paid extras for free — and avoids clients expecting them on every visit.
- Use initials when crews split roomsWhen two cleaners divide the home, initials next to each task show who did what. It makes quality checks and coaching fair and easy.
- End with a walkthroughA final check against the list catches the forgotten mirror or the trash bag by the door — the things clients notice first.
- Photograph the resultBefore and after photos protect you in disputes, help train new cleaners and make great marketing material.
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