Cleaning Checklist
Sparkle Home Services | Professional Cleaning Solutions
Client Information
Client Name
Service Date
Start Time
End Time
Address
Client Priorities/Special Requests
Focus on kitchen deep clean - preparing for weekend guests. Dog hair on living room carpet needs extra attention.
Before Starting
1
Walk through with client - understand priorities
2
Check supplies in caddy
3
Discuss timeframe and what's achievable
STEP 1: Set Things to Work
Kitchen - Get Soaking
1
Load dishwasher and start OR fill sink to soak dishes
Bathrooms - Apply Cleaners
2
Bathroom 1: Apply toilet cleaner - LET SIT
3
Bathroom 1: Spray shower/bath - LET SIT
Smart Move:
Now chemicals are working while you tidy and dust!
STEP 2: Quick Tidy (Whole House)
Kitchen
4
Put away items left on benchtops
Bedrooms
5
Put clothes away or in hamper
6
Clear bedside tables and dresser tops
7
Make beds (change linen if provided OR straighten existing)
Living Areas
8
Put away items (toys, books, remotes, etc.)
9
Straighten cushions and throws
STEP 3: Dust All Rooms (High to Low)
Living Areas
10
Dust shelves
11
Dust TV stand, coffee tables, side tables
Bedrooms
12
Dust windowsills
13
Dust bedside tables and dressers
STEP 4: Vacuum Bathroom Floors NOW
Smart move!
Vacuum bathrooms BEFORE wet cleaning - water will get on the floor!
14
Vacuum/sweep all bathroom floors
STEP 5: Kitchen Wet Cleaning
15
Wipe all benchtops
16
Clean stovetop
17
Wipe microwave inside and out
18
Wipe kettle and toaster exteriors
19
Wipe cupboard doors and handles
20
Clean sink and taps until shiny
STEP 6: Bathrooms Wet Cleaning
Vanity & Mirror
21
Wipe vanity surface
22
Clean sink and taps
23
Polish mirror with glass cleaner
Shower/Bath
24
Scrub tiles, glass, and grout
25
Clean taps and shower head
Toilet
26
Scrub inside toilet bowl and rim
27
Clean outside of bowl, seat, and lid
28
Mop bathroom floor
Finishing Touches
29
Vacuum all remaining floors
30
Mop kitchen and hard floors
31
Take all rubbish to outside bin
32
Final walk through - check for missed spots
Service Summary
Maintenance Issues Noted
Noticed grout in shower needs resealing in the corner - mentioned to Sarah.
Notes for Next Visit
Sarah prefers lavender-scented products. Has two dogs - bring extra lint roller.