DEEP CLEAN CHECK LIST

Pre inspection 

Do an initial walk-through of unit, look for damage, missing items, maintenance problems, cleaning issues. Report these before starting work and take photos if appropriate.

 • Dust and polish all furniture

 • Dust wall décor

 • Dust decorative knick-knacks, wash if possible

 • Dust/wipe artificial plants, rinse off if possible

 • Dust/wipe blinds with a blind cleaning tool, dust all other window treatments

 • Dust/wipe cleaning fans with cleaning fan tool

 • Clean light fixtures and globes

 • Clean vent covers

 • Wash and clean walls, light switches, baseboards 

 • Wipe doors and spot clean marks

 • Clean/polish door knobs
Spot clean upholstery, large rugs and carpet

 • Remove all small rugs for laundering

 • Remove linens and towels for laundering

Kitchen

 • Pull out everything from cabinets and drawers, clean shelves and inside drawers, clean fronts and backs of cabinet doors

 • Run all kitchen items through dishwasher

 • Clean stove, including burners, rings, underneath rings and knobs

 • Pull stove/oven out and clean under and behind it

 • Clean oven, remove racks and scrub. 

 • Run oven on self-cleaning cycle

 • Clean bottom oven drawer and items inside

 • Clean stove hood

 • Clean microwave inside and out

 • Clean small appliances- blender, toaster, can opener, etc. Clean coffee maker and run white vinegar through it

 • Refrigerator- take out removable parts and wash them . Wipe down inside of refrigerator, including rubber seals. Pull out refrigerator and clean space. Clean exterior of refrigerator including bottom grill and rear coils

 • Scrub sink

 • Clean rubber fitting of garbage disposal. Run water into garbage disposal and turn on. Pour baking soda into garbage disposal to neutralize odors, let sit 10 min then run water

 • Scrub countertops

 • Clean inside exterior of trash can

 • Replace all kitchen items in a neat and organized way

Living Room

• Clean all sofas and chairs. Remove cushions if possible and vacuum debris

 • Sweep/vacuum underneath furniture

 • Fold out the pullout sofa bed, check for debris on mattress

 • Wipe/polish dining table and chairs

 • Wipe/polish all side tables, consoles, armoires, TVs, stereos, etc

 • Spot clean upholstery

 • Clean mirrors and other glass

 • Straighten books, magazines and similar items

 • Empty and wipe wastebaskets

Bathrooms

Clean inside and outside of toilets, including the base area

 • Check units toilet brush to see if needs to be replaced

 • Scrub sink and countertop

 • Clean mirrors

 • Scrub shower/ tub area

 • Scrub grout with brush and grout
Cleaner


 •Wash fabric shower curtain

 • Clean drains with a zip tool

 • Remove all items from drawers and cabinets and clean the insides and fronts

 • Clean, polish fixtures

 • Wash soap containers, dishes and similar items

 • Clean shower door glass

 • Empty and wipe wastebaskets

 • Remove rugs for laundering

Bedrooms

 • Strip beds and remove linens for laundering, including mattress pads pillow protectors, and bed skirts 

 • Remove comforters and blankets for laundering

 • Check condition of mattresses and pillows

 • Rotate and flip mattress if requested

 • Clean underneath beds

 • Dust/polish furniture-dresser, nightstands, tables, bed headboard

 • Clean lamps and light fixtures

 • Check and clean inside of all drawers

 • Clean baseboards and walls
Remove all items from closets, vacuum closet floor, wipe closet shelves. Replace items in neat and organized way

 • Empty and wipe wastebaskets

 • When laundry comes back, make beds with returned items

Utility Closets

 • Remove items from closet, sweep and vacuum closet floor, wipe shelves, replace items in neat and organized way

 • Wipe down AC unit, water heater and pipes, and vents

 • Dryer- clean lint filter, vacuum lint filter space, wipe inside/exterior of dryer

 • Washer- wipe tub, wipe exterior, run cycle with water and bleach added

 • Replace AC filter

 • Empty vacuum canister after floors are done

Floors

• Hard floors- first sweep with broom, then vacuum, then mop with solution of hot water and a few drops of dawn dish soap

•Carpets, large rugs- vacuum. Spot treat as necessary 

Balcony /Patio/Porch

 • Wipe outdoor furniture

 • Clean front door and screen door

 • If sliders, clean frame and tracks

 • Sweep and shake out doormats
Clean grill

 • Sweep and mop floor

Final Prep

 • When laundry is returned, make beds and put in towels according to towel count

 • Put in standard amenities

 • Update reporting on any damage or maintenance issue encountered during the work

 • Make sure all trash, cleaning supplies and equipment have been removed

 • Do final walkthrough inspection

 • Make sure all lights, water, and appliances are turned off. Set thermostat at 72 degrees.

 • Make sure all doors and windows are closed and locked

 • Notify management that work has been completed and property is ready for inspection.