House Cleaning Checklist

Cleaning a room can be a lot of work, especially if you discover that you missed a spot or two while resting your back on your comfy bed after hours of cleaning. This is when a cleaning checklist comes in handy. A checklist for cleaning the house can ensure that you get all the spots clean and offers other benefits as well. In this article, we will discuss the details of what should be cleaned in different rooms in your house. 

Why Use a Cleaning Checklist?

Here are the other benefits that a cleaning checklist can offer you:

  • Better organization: A cleaning checklist at home will help to break down tasks by rooms so you can focus on managing one area at a time.

  • Reduce stress: A checklist for cleaning the house reminds you of the cleaning process for each room without you remembering everything. 

  • Maintain a clean environment: It is easier to maintain a clean space when you know what to clean and how to clean it. 

  • Give a sense of accomplishment: Don’t we love the feeling of checking off a checklist? It motivates us to clean with a positive spirit! 

Cleaning Checklist by Room

Each room has a different cleaning approach that you need to focus on. This is because different room areas have different types of furniture, decor, traffic flow, temperature, and humidity. 

Feel free to adjust the cleaning checklist according to your room needs. Once adjusted, you have a customized list of your own!

Mark a (✅) proudly once a task is done.

Living Room Cleaning Checklist 

🔲🙅🏻‍♂️Remove unnecessary items such as garbage, toys, cables, paper or magazines.

🔲🧤Wipe & disinfect your furniture, electronic devices, shelves, and decors.

🔲🧹Sweep or vacuum tiny dirt particles on the carpets, floor and rugs.

🔲🛋️Clean upholstery fabrics with spot-clean stains to remove tough stains on fabrics. 

🔲🪟Clean windows and mirrors with glass cleaners to shine dusty glass surfaces.

🔲✨For final touches, arrange pillows, decor or flowers and spray your favourite scent.

Bedrooms Cleaning Checklist 

🔲🛏️Change the bed sheets, pillowcases and cushions.

🔲👖Pick up any dirty laundry. 

🔲🧤Wipe & disinfect your nightstands, desks, dressers, and mirror.

🔲🧹Sweep or vacuum the floor or carpet. 

🔲🌈Get it all together by organizing or redecorating your belongings as you like!  

Bathrooms Cleaning Checklist 

🔲🙅🏻‍♂️Remove trashcans, toiletry holders, or anything that is blocking the cleaning process. 

🔲🦠Spray, Disinfect and Scrub the sinks, toilet bowl, floor, and bathtub. Discard the soap scum and mildew. 

🔲🧤Wipe clean glass surfaces with glass cleaner. Wipe the toiletry holders and shower curtain gently. Don’t forget to clean your ceilings and walls, too!

🔲🪣Mop from the corner floor and around the toilet. 

🔲🧻Restock toiletries, toilet paper and other necessities. 

Office Cleaning Checklist 

🔲📃Organize your documents, stationeries, personal decor and anything that is falling apart. 

🔲🙅🏻‍♂️Remove any trash and unnecessary items.

🔲🧤Wipe & Disinfect furniture, electronic items and high-touch surfaces.

🔲🧹Sweep or Vacuum the floor or carpet.

🔲🪴Trim & water your plant accordingly. (if applicable)

🔲🗑️Empty the Bin and look forward to working productively!

Dining Room Cleaning Checklist 

🔲🙅🏻‍♂️Remove dishes, placemats and crumbs.

🔲🧤Wipe & Polish dining table, chairs and any decors.

🔲🔝Dust off the lighting and/or ceiling fan above the table.

🔲🧹Sweep or Vacuum the floor and carpet. 

🔲🧺Wash & Replace tablecloths, napkins or placemats as needed. 

🔲🍴Set the table by adding some spice to your decoration!

Seeking for a Professional & Reliable Cleaning Service?

A cleaning checklist is a good cleaning strategy, but what if you do not have time to clean or urgently need a cleaning expert? MP Cleaning is always ready to assist you! We are a team of professionally trained cleaners based in Hamilton and Ottawa. Our mission is to assist our clients with any cleaning challenges in the best way we can. So, if you have any cleaning issues that have stressed you lately, let’s chat. 


Because a clean house always makes everything look and feel better!

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