Deep Cleaning New House Checklist

Use this Deep Cleaning New House Checklist to guide professional teams in sanitizing and refreshing every room, ensuring a move-in-ready house for clients.

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Deep Cleaning New House Checklist



Dishwasher

1. Is the dishwasher cleaned inside and out to leave it looking and smelling fresh?


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Cabinets And Drawers

1. Are all items removed from cabinets and drawers?


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2. Is expired food thrown away?


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3. Are unwanted kitchen utensils, cookware, etc., donated or discarded?


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4. Are the counters wiped down?


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5. Are cabinet doors and handles cleaned?


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6. Are items organized and replaced?


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Refrigerator, Freezer, And Ice Maker

1. Is all food removed from the refrigerator and freezer?


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2. Are expired or spoiled items thrown away?


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3. Are the refrigerator drawers and bins removed (if possible)?


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4. Are the drawers and bins cleaned?


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5. Are all shelves wiped down?


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6. Are ice cube trays cleaned (if applicable)?


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7. Are the condenser coils cleaned?


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8. Are the drawers and bins replaced?


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9. Is the ice maker cleaned with an ice machine cleaner?


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10. Is the outside of the refrigerator cleaned with stainless steel cleaner or warm, soapy water and finished with a brightener?


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Microwave

1. Is the interior of the microwave steam-cleaned to remove cooked-on food?


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2. Is the glass turntable removed and cleaned (if applicable)?


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3. Is the microwave interior wiped down with warm, soapy water?


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4. Is the interior rinsed with a clean, damp cloth?


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5. Is the exterior wiped down with a clean, soft, damp cloth?


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Range, Cooktop, And Vent Hood

1. Is the range cooktop cleaned?


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2. Are the oven racks removed and cleaned?


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3. Is the oven cleaned using the self-cleaning setting or baking soda?


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4. Are the oven door and window cleaned?


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5. Are the control buttons or knobs wiped down or washed?


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6. Is the outside of the oven door and handle wiped down?


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7. Is the outside of the range hood wiped down?


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8. Is the range hood’s grease filter cleaned?


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9. Is the range hood air filter changed?


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Sink, Garbage Disposal, And Trash Can

1. Is the sink scrubbed?


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2. Are the faucet and knobs wiped down?


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3. Is the dish rack cleaned?


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4. Is the garbage disposal cleaned?


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5. Is the trash removed from the trash can?


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6. Is the trash can wiped down with disinfectant cleaner?


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Countertops And Floor

1. Are countertop appliances like coffee makers cleaned?


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2. Are the counters wiped down?


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3. Is the floor vacuumed and washed?


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Shower

1. Is the showerhead cleaned and descaled with baking soda and vinegar or a limescale removal product?


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2. Are the tile and grout cleaned?


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3. Is the drain cleaned with baking soda and vinegar, followed by hot water?


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4. Is the tub and shower area cleaned?


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5. Are the shower doors cleaned, or is the shower curtain washed?


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6. Are the shower fixtures cleaned?


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Toilet

1. Is the toilet bowl soaked with a toilet cleaner?


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2. Is the bowl and the area under the lip scrubbed with a toilet brush?


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3. Are the seat, lid, and toilet surfaces wiped down with a cloth and disinfecting cleaner?


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Sink And Medicine Cabinet

1. Is the drain cleaned with baking soda and vinegar, followed by hot water?


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2. Is the sink cleaned with a disinfecting cleaner?


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3. Is the water aerator scrubbed?


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4. Are the faucet fixtures wiped down with a disinfecting cleaner?


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5. Are items removed from the medicine chest, expiration dates checked, and old items discarded?


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6. Are the shelves and drawers vacuumed or dusted?


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Mirror And Surfaces

1. Are the light fixtures and vents dusted?


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2. Are the shelves, drawers, and counters wiped down with a disinfecting cleaner?


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3. Are the mirrors cleaned?


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4. Is the floor vacuumed and washed?


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Surfaces

1. Are the shelves, cabinets, and counters dusted and wiped down?


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2. Are the vents and light fixtures cleaned?


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Washer And Dryer

1. Is the washing machine cleaned?


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2. Is the dryer and dryer vent cleaned?


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Sink

1. Is the utility sink drain cleaned with baking soda, vinegar, and hot water?


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2. Are the utility sinks and fixtures cleaned?


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3. Is the washer drain hose checked and cleaned?


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Dust From Top To Bottom

1. Are the ceilings, light fixtures, and walls dusted?


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2. Are the furniture, lamps, electronics, and accessories dusted?


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3. Are the blinds dusted?


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Clean Surfaces

1. Are the drapes and blinds cleaned?


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2. Is the furniture vacuumed and cleaned?


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3. Is the floor vacuumed and cleaned?


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4. Are the China, China cabinet, and other displayed items dusted?


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Clean Bedding

1. Is the bedding removed from the bed?


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2. Are the sheets and blankets washed?


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3. Is the mattress flipped?


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Dust And Clean

1. Are the blinds and curtains cleaned?


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2. Are the windows cleaned?


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3. Are the surfaces dusted?


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4. Is the smoke detector tested, dusted, and the battery changed?


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5. Is the floor vacuumed and cleaned?


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6. Is the furniture moved and items removed from the closet to ensure the entire floor is swept and cleaned?


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Dust And Vacuum

1. Are the ceiling, walls, ceiling fan, and light fixtures dusted?


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2. Are the curtains and blinds dusted and cleaned?


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3. Are the shelves and displayed items dusted?


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4. Are the floors vacuumed and cleaned?


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5. Is the smoke detector tested, dusted, and the battery changed?


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Clean Bedding

1. Is the bed stripped and the sheets washed?


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2. Is the mattress vacuumed and flipped?


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3. Are the sheets and comforter replaced?


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4. Are the stuffed toys washed or surface cleaned?


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Clean And Disinfect

1. Is the trash thrown away?


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2. Are plates, cups, and food removed?


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3. Is the trash can wiped down with a disinfecting cleaner?


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4. Are toys, books, and other items picked up and put away?


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5. Are hard-surface toys wiped with disinfecting cleaner or washed in the dishwasher?


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6. Are the shelves and surfaces wiped down with a disinfecting cleaner?


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Dust And Clean Surfaces

1. Are the ceiling, walls, ceiling fan, and light fixtures dusted?


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2. Are the curtains and blinds dusted and cleaned?


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3. Are the shelves and displayed items dusted?


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4. Are the floors vacuumed and cleaned?


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5. Are the storage bins and shelves wiped down with a disinfecting cleaner?


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Sort And Clean Toys

1. Are all toys removed from storage bins, shelves, and other areas?


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2. Are the toys cleaned with a disinfecting cleaner?


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3. Are plush toys washed according to care instructions?


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4. Are toys sorted into “keep” and “donate” piles?


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5. Are the “keep” toys put back in their assigned places?


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Sort And Organize Stored Items

1. Is everything removed from the garage?


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2. Are items sorted and unnecessary ones discarded?


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3. Are storage bins, cabinets, and other areas wiped down with a mild cleanser?


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4. Are items organized and replaced after the garage is cleaned?


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Clean And Repair Garage

1. Is the ceiling dusted to eliminate cobwebs?


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2. Are the garage walls and shelves dusted?


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3. Are the walls and shelves wiped down with a mild cleaner?


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4. Is the garage floor swept and washed?


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5. Is the garage door opener checked and the laser aligned as needed?


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Clean And Organize Closets

1. Is everything removed from the closet?


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2. Are items sorted into “keep,” “donate,” and “toss” piles?


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3. Are the shelves dusted and wiped down?


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4. Are the floors vacuumed and cleaned?


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5. Are the items you are keeping organized and put away?


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