Professional Deep Cleaning Checklist Template

Use this Professional Deep Cleaning Checklist template to organize a systematic cleaning of all areas of a building for meet high sanitation standards.

Professional Deep Cleaning Checklist Template



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Section 1 of 8 · 6 questions

Entrance & Lobby

  1. Are door frames and handles wiped and disinfected?

  2. Are glass doors polished streak-free inside and out?

  3. Are reception desk surfaces cleaned and sanitized?

  4. Is lobby furniture vacuumed or damp-wiped, including underneath cushions?

  5. Are baseboards in reception and hallways scrubbed free of scuffs and dust?

  6. Are light switches and wall plates at entrances disinfected?

Section 2 of 8 · 5 questions

Ceilings & Overhead Fixtures

  1. Are ceilings and corners throughout the building free of cobwebs?

  2. Are overhead light fixtures and vents dust-free?

  3. Are all air-conditioning grilles removed, washed, and reinstalled?

  4. Are ceiling tiles checked and wiped for stains or dust buildup?

  5. Are fire sprinklers and smoke detectors carefully dusted?

Section 3 of 8 · 5 questions

Windows & Coverings

  1. Are interior windows washed, including tracks and sills?

  2. Are exterior windows within reach washed and dried streak-free?

  3. Are blinds and shades dusted on both sides?

  4. Are window ledges disinfected?

  5. Are curtains vacuumed or laundered as appropriate?

Section 4 of 8 · 3 questions

Walls & Touch Surfaces

  1. Are wall scuffs and marks spot-cleaned throughout corridors?

  2. Are high-touch wall areas wiped with disinfectant?

  3. Are notice boards and mounted signs dust-free?

Section 5 of 8 · 5 questions

Floors & Carpets

  1. Are hard floors machine-scrubbed and rinsed?

  2. Are grout lines cleaned and resealed where needed?

  3. Are carpets deep-extracted and deodorized?

  4. Are floor edges and corners hand-scrubbed?

  5. Are floor drains flushed and sanitized?

Section 6 of 8 · 8 questions

Offices & Workstations

  1. Are desks cleaned, disinfected, and items replaced neatly?

  2. Are office chairs vacuumed and spot-cleaned?

  3. Are keyboard tops and bottoms disinfected?

  4. Are computer monitors wiped with the appropriate cleaner?

  5. Are phone handsets and keypads sanitized?

  6. Are conference-table undersides dust-free?

  7. Are cabinet tops and shelves wiped and organized?

  8. Are trash and recycling bins washed and lined?

Section 7 of 8 · 7 questions

Break Room & Pantry

  1. Are countertops degreased and disinfected?

  2. Are small appliances (microwave, toaster, kettle) cleaned inside and out?

  3. Are refrigerator shelves and drawers emptied, washed, and dried?

  4. Are coffee machine parts descaled and sanitized?

  5. Are the sink, faucet, and backsplash scrubbed and polished?

  6. Are cupboards emptied, wiped, and restocked neatly?

  7. Is the floor beneath appliances swept and mopped?

Section 8 of 8 · 29 questions

Kitchen Cooking Equipment

  1. Are range hoods and filters removed and degreased?

  2. Are stove burners and drip pans cleaned thoroughly?

  3. Is the oven interior and are the racks degreased and wiped residue-free?

  4. Are dish-washing area walls scrubbed and sanitized?

  5. Are commercial dishwasher filters and spray arms cleaned?

  6. Are doors, latches, and handles disinfected?

  7. Are toilets descaled, disinfected, and base areas scrubbed?

  8. Are urinals descaled and odor-neutralized?

  9. Are sinks, faucets, and counters polished and disinfected?

  10. Are mirrors polished streak-free?

  11. Are partition walls wiped from top to bottom?

  12. Are soap, towels, and tissue dispensers sanitized and refilled?

  13. Are floor tiles and grout scrubbed and extracted?

  14. Are sanitary bins emptied, washed, and lined?

  15. Are exhaust fans and vents dust-free?

  16. Are stair handrails and balusters wiped and disinfected?

  17. Are stair treads and risers scrubbed?

  18. Are elevator walls, buttons, and tracks cleaned and sanitized?

  19. Are elevator thresholds vacuumed and polished?

  20. Are storage closets emptied, swept, and reorganized?

  21. Are janitorial sinks and shelves cleaned and disinfected?

  22. Are cleaning chemical labels intact and legible?

  23. Are high-touch points (light switches, push plates, handrails) disinfected building-wide?

  24. Are all interior glass partitions polished?

  25. Are decorative plants dusted and containers wiped?

  26. Are skirting boards and trim in every room cleaned?

  27. Are exterior entry thresholds pressure-washed?

  28. Are outdoor trash receptacles emptied and sanitized?

  29. Is building signage wiped and polished?

Checklist by GoAudits. This checklist is an example: we do not guarantee compliance with the laws applicable to your territory or industry. Seek professional advice to adapt it to your workplace or jurisdiction.

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