Cleaning during the winter seems discouraging since it is cold and sometimes freezing. Also, mold and germs are nearly blocked by the cold weather so you may delay as many cleaning tasks as possible. However, spring is coming and the weather will be much better which means you have to clear up all your piling-up cleaning. Here is the deep cleaning checklist that Sparkling and Beyond use to refresh a house. If you find it is exactly what you need, just copy all to your own checklist. 

Deep cleaning checklist for Kitchen

• Clean stovetop (if you have ceramic stovetop, follow our steps on how to clean a ceramic stovetop properly, how to clean electric stovetop)
• Clean oven (see how we make your frigidaire oven self clean in a very simple way)
• Clean microwave (try microwave cleaning hacks)
• Clean dishwasher (follow our guide to clean dishwashers with different products)
• Clean refrigerator
• Wipe drawers and shelves in refrigerator and freezer
• Defrost freezer
• Discard old or expired food in pantry, fridge and freezer
• Clear countertops (try these tricks)
• Degrease cabinet doors and backsplash
• Remove items from cabinets and thoroughly clean inside
• Clean fridge/freezer seal
• Dust top of high surfaces including fridge, microwave/range hood, cabinets
• Deodorize and degrease the kitchen drain
• Wash dish rags and clean sponges
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Mop floors
• Shake out dust or dirt from floor mats

Deep cleaning checklist for Dining Room

• Dust cabinet
• Launder and press table linens
• Polish silver
• Dust and polish furniture
• Vacuum or spot clean chair cushions (how to clean a fabric sofa without water)
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Clean light fixture
• Dust blinds
• Dust curtain rods
• Clean window sills
• Wash windows
• Clean or vacuum curtains
• Mop or vacuum floor
• Shampoo rugs or carpet (a brief guide for cleaning carpet with carpet cleaners)

Deep cleaning checklist for Living Room

• Dust/polish furniture
• Wash slipcovers
• Wash blankets and pillows
• Vacuum sofa and chairs
• Dust blinds
• Dust curtain rods
• Clean window sills
• Wash windows
• Clean or vacuum curtains
• Clean ceiling fans
• Dust and clean lamp shades
• Dust electronics
• Dust and clean decor
• Sanitize remote controls
• Mop or vacuum floors
• Shampoo rugs or carpets

Deep cleaning checklist for Bathroom

• Discard expired personal care products and makeup, and bring old medications to a drop-off site
• Clean makeup brushes
• Clean vanity
• Wipe mirror 
• Clean tub and shower (Try our clean a bathtub simply and effectively)
• Clean shower head (We have simple clean shower head hack for you)
• Replace shower curtain liner
• Scrub tile grout
• Clean toilet (you may need guides on how to clean a toilet bowl properly, How to clean the toilet tank)
• Clean hardware
• Sweep floors
• Mop floors
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards

Deep cleaning checklist for Laundry Room

• Clean washing machine (You may need guides on clean the lint trap in a dryer, clean the washing machine inside)
• Clean dryer vent
• Clean lint trap
• Organize laundry supplies
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Mop floors

Deep cleaning checklist for Playroom

• Sanitize plastic toys with soap and water
• Wash stuffed animals and soft toys
• Donate unused toys
• Organize toys and play areas
• Mop or vacuum floors
• Shampoo rugs or carpets

Deep cleaning checklist for Bedrooms

• Wipe baseboards
• Dust/polish furniture
• Donate unused clothing
• Organize closets
• Wash bedding including sheets, pillows, duvets and bed skirts
• Vacuum carpets (deodorize with baking soda first)
• Flip mattress
• Dust blinds
• Dust curtain rods
• Clean window sills
• Wash windows
• Clean or vacuum curtains
• Mop or vacuum floors
• Shampoo rugs or carpets

Deep cleaning checklist for Home Office

• Recycle unneeded paperwork
• Dust and polish furniture
• Dust bookshelf
• Dust electronics
• Sanitize keyboard and mouse

Deep cleaning checklist for Entryway

• Sweep floors
• Mop floors
• Wipe walls
• Wipe baseboards
• Clean door
• Clean doormat
• Organize shoes
• Hang jackets

Deep cleaning checklist for Garage

• Declutter tools, sporting equipment and toys
• Open up garage door to air out the space
• Wipe down walls
• Sweep floor
• Clean garage door
• Clean garage door frame
• Replace batteries in garage door openers
• Clean windows

If you would like to reorganize your garage, organizing a garage with 5 simple tips may be helpful for you.

Deep cleaning checklist throughout the House

• Clean outdoor yard as needed (the best way to clean ceramic tile floors)
• Test and replace smoke alarm batteries
• Replace air filters as needed
• Clean air vents/registers
• Clean light fixtures
• Replace light bulbs as needed
• Sanitize door handles
• Sanitize light switches

Professional House Cleaning Services

Of course, the best way to avoid those time-consuming cleaning tasks is to maintain your home on a regular basis with the assistance of Sparkling and Beyond. This way, when you consult Our Cleaning Checklist again, your house will already be in good shape. Contact us to learn more about our professional and affordable house cleaning services, or request a FREE house cleaning estimate today.

Jimmy Ho

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