Deep Cleaning Checklist, Free Printable

Work top to bottom and left to right in each room, dust and wipe high before you vacuum and mop low. Page 1 of 2

Gather Your Supplies First check the box as you set each one out

All-purpose cleaner

Glass & mirror cleaner

Disinfecting wipes

Baking soda

White vinegar

Dish soap

Microfiber cloths

Scrub brush & sponges

Rubber gloves

Vacuum & mop

Bucket & spray bottle

Trash & donation bags

Kitchen the biggest job, start here

Empty & wipe inside all cabinets

Wipe cabinet fronts, handles & toe-kicks

Clean inside oven, racks & broiler

Degrease range hood & wash filter

Run dishwasher cleaning cycle; wipe seals

Empty fridge & freezer; wash shelves & bins

Vacuum fridge coils; clean underneath

Descale kettle & coffee maker

Scrub backsplash & grout lines

Disinfect trash & recycling bins

Pull out & clean behind appliances

Scrub sink, polish faucet & clear drain

Bedrooms repeat for each bedroom

Launder sheets, pillowcases & duvet

Wash pillows & mattress protector

Vacuum, flip or rotate the mattress

Dust ceiling fan & light fixtures

Wipe baseboards, sills & door frames

Clean under the bed & furniture

Wash windows; dust or wash blinds

Declutter nightstand & dresser tops

Vacuum closet floor & wipe shelves

Vacuum or spot-clean carpet & rugs

Bathrooms repeat for each bathroom

Descale showerhead & faucet aerators

Scrub grout; re-caulk if needed

Deep-clean toilet, base & behind it

Wash shower curtain, liner & mats

Scrub tub, tiles & glass doors

Clean & declutter medicine cabinet

Empty & wipe inside vanity drawers

Wash exhaust fan cover & vent

Polish mirror, fixtures & handles

Disinfect switches, knobs & TP holder

Launder all towels & bath rugs

Mop floor & wipe baseboards

Living & Family Room high-traffic gathering space

Vacuum under & behind the sofa

Vacuum under all seat cushions

Spot-clean upholstery; wash covers

Dust shelves, decor & picture frames

Clean TV screen & media console

Wipe remotes, switches & handles

Wash throw blankets & pillow covers

Vacuum or steam carpets & area rugs

Dust or launder curtains & blinds

Wipe baseboards, sills & vents

Deep cleaning is a marathon, not a sprint, tackle one room per session and check off every box you finish. Progress you can see beats a spotless house you never quite reach.

Finish the remaining rooms, then sweep the whole-home tasks that everyday cleaning routines usually miss. Page 2 of 2

Entryway, Stairs & Hallway

Shake out & wash entry mats

Wipe door, frame, handles & bell

Vacuum stairs, risers & edges

Dust railings, banisters & spindles

Clear & organize the coat closet

Wipe walls, switches & scuff marks

Dust light fixtures & wall art

Dining Room

Polish table & wipe chair legs

Clean under table & inside chairs

Dust chandelier or light fixture

Launder table linens & runners

Wipe hutch/cabinet fronts & glass

Clean & reset the centerpiece

Vacuum & mop the floor

Laundry & Utility Room

Run a washer cleaning cycle

Wipe drum, gasket & detergent tray

Clean lint trap & clear dryer vent

Wipe machine exteriors & shelving

Mop floor & clean behind machines

Declutter & restock supplies

Wipe utility sink & faucet

Home Office / Bonus Room

Dust desk, shelves & monitor

Wipe keyboard, mouse & devices

File loose papers; empty shredder

Sanitize phone, remote & switches

Vacuum floor & under the desk

Wipe baseboards, sills & vents

Dust books, frames & decor

Whole-Home & Often-Missed Spots the finishing touches most people skip

Wipe all baseboards & door frames

Dust ceiling corners & cobwebs

Clean switch plates & outlet covers

Wash windows, tracks & screens

Vacuum vents & return-air grilles

Wipe interior doors & handles

Dust light fixtures & ceiling fans

Spot-clean walls & fingerprints

Replace the HVAC / furnace filter

Test smoke alarms & swap batteries

Rooms or spots to finish next time

Rooms deep-cleaned

Windows washed

Laundry loads

Whole-house rating