5 Star Cleaning Checklist

* Checklist items may vary based on package

‍ KITCHEN:

  1. Clean kitchen counters

  2.   Clean stove tops

  3.   Clean refrigerator top and outside

  4.   Clean outside microwave oven

  5.   All cabinets and appliance surfaces cleaned

  6.   Polish furniture

  7.   Wipe garbage cans and lids

  8.   Dust baseboards, pictures, lampshades, knick-knacks, windowsills, furniture, light fixtures and other décor.

  9.   Garbage removal, new bag

  10.   Sweep and mop or vacuum floors

  11.   Organize counter tops 

  12.   Wash dishes and clean the sink

  13.   Wipe doorknobs and light switches with antibacterial cleaner

    DINING ROOM

  14.  General clean up

  15.   All cupboard and appliance surfaces cleaned

  16.   Polish furniture

  17.   Dust baseboards, pictures, lampshades, knick-knacks, windowsills, furniture, light fixtures and other décor.

  18.   Spot clean walls and windows to remove fingerprints and smudges

  19.   Garbage removal, new bag, wipe cans

  20.   Sweep and mop or vacuum floors including under table

  21.   Wipe doorknobs and light switches with antibacterial cleaner

  22.   Organize as much as possible

    FAMILY ROOM

  23.   General straightening up

  24.   Sweep and mop or vacuum floors (look/swipe under tables and couch) 

  25.   Dust baseboards, pictures, lampshades, knick-knacks, windowsills, furniture, light fixtures and other décor.

  26.   Spot clean walls and windows to remove fingerprints and smudges

  27.   Garbage removal, new bag, wipe cans

  28.   Wipe doorknobs and light switches with antibacterial cleaner

  29.   Organize as much as possible

    FORMAL ROOM

  30.   General straightening up

  31.   Sweep and mop or vacuum floors (look/swipe under tables and couch)

  32.   Dust baseboards, pictures, lampshades, knick-knacks, windowsills, furniture, light fixtures and other décor.

  33.   Spot clean walls and windows to remove fingerprints and smudges

  34.   Garbage removal, new bag

  35.   Wipe doorknobs and light switches with antibacterial cleaner

  36.   Organize as much as possible 

    BEDROOM

  37.   General straightening up

  38.   Dust baseboards, pictures, lampshades, knick-knacks, mirrors

  39.   Beds made and linen changed (if linens are left on bed)

  40.   Complete mopping/vacuuming in carpeted areas

  41.   Wipe under bed

  42.   Garbage removal

  43.   Wipe doorknobs and light switches with antibacterial cleaner

  44.   Organize as much as possible

    BATHROOM

  45.   Sanitation of showers and bathtubs

  46.   Wipe tile walls

  47.   Organize as much as possible

  48.   Sanitation of sinks and vanities 

  49.   Mirrors cleaned

  50.   Floors/rugs vacuumed or mopped, leave curtain up

  51.   Toilets cleaned, lid and seat left up

  52.   Wipe doorknobs and light switches with antibacterial cleaner

  53.   Garbage removal, new bag, wipe can

    LAUNDRY ROOM/STAIRS

  54.   General straightening up

  55.   Complete mop/vacuuming in carpeted areas, wipe downstairs

  56.   Dust baseboards, wipe down washer/dryer 

  57.   Polish furniture

  58.   Garbage removal, new bag, wipe can

On-Base Government Directed (GC) Minimum Standard for PCS Cleaning

(All personal items must be removed prior to cleaning)

  1. ‍Kitchen:

    Clean all surfaces, counter tops, sink area, wipe down inside and out cabinets and drawers.

  2. Walls: 

    Clean dirty areas of walls and switch plates.

  3. Carpets/Floors: 

    Vacuum all carpets. Sweep and mop all floors.

  4.  Appliances: 

    Washer/ Dryer- Clean inside/outside and under. Refrigerator- Clean inside/outside and under. Stove/Oven- Clean inside/outside and under.

  5. Bathrooms: 

    Clean all surfaces including mold removal, wall tiles, soap scum removal from tub/shower, countertops and sink area, wipe down inside and outside of cabinets and drawers, toilet, remove excessive dust from exhaust fan.

  6. Ceiling Fans:

    Clean dust from ceiling fans.

  7. Balcony:

     Sweep/Mop.

  8. Windows:

     Clean inside of windows and window sills.

  • *Steam cleaning carpets/waxing floors/power washing not included