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House Cleaning Standards

Must Have Tools

Our Standards

We start in upper levels but sometimes clients will ask you to start different way so please be accommodatable

 

Clean the Most Difficult Rooms First

The bathrooms. You not only have to wash the shower and tub, but there’s also shower tiles, the shower head, faucet, the toilet, the sink, the mirror and all those little fixtures that need to be scrubbed and polished. Remember about sills, blinds, doors and baseboards. We clean them too. Empty the trash can.

Up Next: Dusting and Organizing

Make your way throughout the house using a duster, dust mop and a vacuum cleaner. You’ll want to be certain you get those easily forgotten areas such as ceiling fans, baseboards, blinds and under the all furniture (beds too). As you dust surfaces like the tops of coffee tables and dressers, take the time to organize disheveled areas. Always move/pick up all things. Always clean glass doors inside and outside (depends on weather condition)

Remember dust furniture, dust pictures frames, dust lamp and lamp shades, dust and clean mirrors and empty all trash cans.

 

Bedrooms

Always make beds, fluff all pillows. If clients ask for changing sheets the office will inform you before your work. Remember we DON'T CLEAN just dust TV sets. 

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Laundry room

We clean top of the washer and the dryer, dust all shelfs and spaces between walls and washer/dryer and clean the sink. Remember empty the trash can.

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Move on to Mopping and Vacuuming

All floors are covered with dust. First, vacuum throughout the house. You’ll want to do this even on hard-surface floors, as vacuuming is much easier than sweeping and has the same end result. All rags, small too, and carpets vacuum as much as you can. Open all closets, vacuum the floor/carpet and wash the floor. Move all things and shoes. Lift up all clothes for hangers.

Afterwards, you can mop or clean the floors as needed. Use for this a flat mop or soft cloth, not paper towel.
 

Final clean the kitchen

To clean the kitchen, simply wipe down the outside of the refrigerator, cabinets and appliances. Next, clean the stovetop, microwave, garbage can and the last sink. Microwave ALWAYS inside and outside. 

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If you see spots, fingerprints on the mirrors, doors, windows, walls, just clean them too.

Remove all garbage from bins and leave them in garage or outside the house, in garbage cans

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Cleaning Supply Checklist

  • Oven Cleaner

  • Glass Cleaner

  • Stainless steel cleaner 

  • All-purpose cleaner

  • Disinfectant

  • Mild Abrasive Cleaner

  • Furniture Polish

  • Floor Cleaner

  • Duster

  • Paper Towels

  • Microfiber Cloths

  • Old Rags

  • Squeegee

  • Spray Bottle

  • Scrub Brush

  • Toilet Brush

  • Distilled White Vinegar

  • Baking Soda

  • Vacuum

  • Broom

  • Dustpan

  • Mop

  • Bucket

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When you will finish house cleaning, it should smell and look really clean.

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Please remember:

  • don't use cell phone (calling or texting) during the work only for emergency,

  • don't talk with client about your schedule, tell them to contact with office - 847-396-9693,

  • wear clean, comfortable clothes, e.g. T-shirt and joggers,

  • take shoes for change or covers, for your safety don't clean in socks only or barefoot,

  • don't smoke or eat in client's house, take only bottle of water with you,

  • start your work punctually and don't late for next client, if you have to stay longer at 1st house or the traffic is bigger that we expected just inform an office - 847-396-9693

  • if you see something broken in the house, please report that to the office - take a pic and text us 847-396-9693

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Here are some useful links:

 

Basic Cleaning

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Kitchen:

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Refrigerator cleaned (top and front) including handles

  • Stove (top, front & control panel)

  • Range hood

  • Microwave cleaned (inside and out)

  • Cabinet fronts dusted

  • Small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, etc.) wiped

  • Window sills cleaned

  • Light fixtures dusted/cleaned

  • Switch plates cleaned

  • Pictures dusted

  • Sinks & fixtures

  • Countertops cleaned (all items moved)

  • Backsplash cleaned (all items moved)

  • Tables & chairs washed or dusted

  • Patio door (inside & out)

  • Dishwasher front clean & polish

  • Trash emptied

  • Baseboards dusted

  • Vacuum /Sweep and mop floor

Bathrooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Tub/shower cleaned, disinfected and rinsed

  • Shower floor & walls cleaned

  • Shower door, tracks and glass (in/out) cleaned

  • Toilets disinfected (in/out) including base and behind

  • Light fixtures dusted

  • Mirrors/pictures cleaned

  • Towel racks, toilet paper holders and shelves dusted

  • Sink cleaned

  • Counter Tops cleaned

  • Cabinets wiped down

  • Trash emptied

  • Baseboards cleaned

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

Bedrooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Window sills wiped down

  • Light fixtures dusted

  • Mirrors/pictures dusted or cleaned

  • Beds made

  • Furniture, Lamps & Lampshades dusted

  • Trash removed

  • Baseboards dusted

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

All Other Rooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Window sills dusted

  • Light fixtures

  • Tables/Chairs wiped and dusted

  • Mirrors/pictures dusted or cleaned

  • Furniture, lamps & lampshades dusted

  • Vacuum/Sweep/Wash floor

  • Fireplace mantel dusted

  • Furniture cushions and pillows fluffed & straightened

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

Stairs, Hallways & Foyers

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Window sills / blinds dusted

  • Mirrors/pictures dusted or cleaned

  • Remove fingerprints

  • Stair railing

  • Furniture dusted

  • Baseboards dusted

  • Vacuum /Sweep and mop floor

Deep Cleaning

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Kitchen:

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Refrigerator cleaned (top and front) including handles

  • Stove clean and polished (top, front, hood & control panel)

  • Oven (inside and out)

  • Range hood

  • Microwave cleaned (inside and out)

  • Walls spots washed

  • Cabinet fronts washed

  • Small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, etc.) wiped

  • Window sills cleaned, blinds dusted

  • Light fixtures dusted / cleaned

  • Switch plates cleaned

  • Pictures dusted

  • Sinks & fixtures scrubbed, rinsed, and polish chrome

  • Countertops cleaned (all items moved)

  • Backsplash cleaned (all items moved)

  • Tables & chairs washed

  • Patio door (inside & out)

  • Dishwasher front clean & polish

  • Trash emptied

  • Baseboards washed

  • Floor vacuumed or washed (getting all corners and edges)

  • Woodwork washed

Bathrooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Woodwork washed

  • Walls spots washed

  • Tub / shower cleaned, disinfected and rinsed

  • Shower floor & tiles/walls cleaned

  • Shower door, tracks and glass (in/out) cleaned

  • Toilets disinfected (in/out) including base and behind

  • Light fixtures and switch plates dusted / cleaned

  • Mirrors / pictures cleaned

  • Towel racks, toilet paper holders and shelves dusted

  • Sink, counter tops, soap dish, and dry sink cleaned

  • Clean knickknacks and items, put back neatly

  • Cabinets, window sills, and blinds cleaned

  • Trash emptied

  • Baseboards cleaned

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

Bedrooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Walls spots washed

  • Woodwork washed

  • Window sills wiped down, blinds dusted

  • Light fixtures / Switch plates cleaned

  • Mirrors / pictures cleaned

  • Beds made & linens changes when provided

  • Furniture, Lamps & Lampshades dusted

  • Shelves, headboards, etc. dusted

  • Trash removed

  • Baseboards cleaned

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

All Other Rooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Window sills cleaned, blinds dusted

  • Light fixtures / Switch plates cleaned

  • Shelves, mantel, etc. dusted

  • Pictures dusted

  • Walls spots washed

  • Furniture, lamps & lampshades dusted

  • Upholstered furniture vacuumed

  • Cushions and pillows fluffed and straightened

  • Woodwork washed

  • Glass furniture polished

  • Tables / Chairs wiped and dusted

  • Mirrors / Pictures cleaned

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

Stairs, Hallways & Foyers

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Window sills cleaned, blinds dusted

  • Mirrors / pictures dusted or cleaned

  • Remove fingerprints

  • Stair railing / banisters dusted

  • Furniture dusted and polish

  • Walls spots washed

  • Baseboards and Woodwork cleaned

  • Vacuum /Sweep and mop floor

Move in/out Cleaning

Kitchen:

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Refrigerator cleaned (inside and out)

  • Stove clean and polished (top, front, hood & control panel)

  • Oven (inside and out)

  • Range hood

  • Microwave cleaned (inside and out)

  • Walls spots washed

  • Cabinets hand wipe interior and exterior 

  • Small appliances (toaster, coffee maker, etc.) wiped

  • Window sills cleaned, blinds dusted

  • Light fixtures dusted / cleaned

  • Switch plates cleaned

  • Pictures dusted

  • Sinks & fixtures scrubbed, rinsed, and polish chrome

  • Countertops cleaned (all items moved)

  • Backsplash cleaned (all items moved)

  • Tables & chairs washed

  • Patio door (inside & out)

  • Dishwasher front clean & polish

  • Trash emptied

  • Baseboards washed

  • Floor vacuumed or washed (getting all corners and edges)

  • Woodwork washed

Bathrooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Woodwork washed

  • Walls spots washed

  • Tub / shower cleaned, disinfected and rinsed

  • Shower floor & tiles/walls cleaned

  • Shower door, tracks and glass (in/out) cleaned

  • Toilets disinfected (in/out) including base and behind

  • Light fixtures and switch plates dusted / cleaned

  • Mirrors / pictures cleaned

  • Towel racks, toilet paper holders and shelves dusted / cleaned

  • Sink, counter tops, soap dish, and dry sink cleaned

  • Cabinets hand wipe interior and exterior 

  • Window sills, and blinds cleaned

  • Trash emptied

  • Baseboards cleaned

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

Bedrooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Walls spots washed

  • Woodwork washed

  • Window sills wiped down, blinds dusted

  • Interior windows washing

  • Light fixtures / Switch plates cleaned

  • Lamps & Lampshades dusted

  • Shelves, headboards, etc. dusted / cleaned

  • Trash removed

  • Baseboards cleaned

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

All Other Rooms

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Window sills cleaned, blinds dusted

  • Light fixtures / Switch plates cleaned

  • Shelves, mantel, etc. dusted/ cleaned

  • Interior windows washing

  • Walls spots washed

  • Sliding glass door (inside & out)

  • Interior trash cans emptied and brought to outside trash can 

  • Baseboards cleaned

  • Cabinets hand wipe interior and exterior in laundry room and living room

  • Vacuum carpet/ Sweep and mop floor

Stairs, Hallways & Foyers

  • Cobwebs removed

  • Window sills / blinds dusted

  • Mirrors / pictures dusted or cleaned

  • Interior windows washing

  • Stair railing / banisters dusted /cleaned

  • Walls spots washed

  • Baseboards and Woodwork cleaned

  • Vacuum /Sweep and mop floor

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