Room Cleaning Checklist

Introduction

You have made the right but daunting decision to clear out and clean up your house. Your vision, though admirable, is very tough. It will test your resolve many times. There are several ways you can achieve this feat. But none will offer you the quick effectiveness of a checklist. These cleaning checklists will offer you an organized and efficient way to carry out your cleaning routine. Using the checklists will help you be more productive in less time. It will also keep you motivated to achieve all the tasks until your house is spotless! Before you start cleaning, there are a few things you need to do.

The first thing to do is set the mood! You can’t get started in any room in the house if you haven’t prepared the room that is your mind. Mentally prepare yourself for the tasks ahead. Put on some lively music or play your favorite podcast to set a positive ambiance for cleaning. Putting your mind in a positive space will help you get more done in less time.

Now that you are mind-prepped, take stock of the inventory in the rooms you’re tackling. Every room in the house has certain fixtures they have in common. Some of these are the windows, light fittings, and ceiling fans. The other things in a room are unique to that room. Like the bed in a bedroom, the sink in the bathroom, or the cooker in the kitchen. Have a list of all the things in the room you are cleaning. Account for all removable and replaceable items like curtains, bedding, removable racks, and holders. This will help you keep track of the progress you’ve made while cleaning.

No valiant man goes into battle without his weapons. The next thing to do is to gather your cleaning supplies! You will need:

• Trash bags
• Vacuum cleaner
• A broom
• Mop and mop-bucket
• A hand duster
• Cleaning wipes
• Microfiber cloths
• Glass/Window cleaner
• A scrubbing brush
• Bleach
• Furniture polish
• An air freshener
• White vinegar (a very effective and non-toxic cleaning solution when diluted with water)
• Baking soda, which works well as a deodorizer and scrubbing agent
• A nose mask or scarf (to protect you from sneezing fits when you raise dust)

Now that you’re all set to clean, start at any room in your house and follow the checklists. Tick off items as you complete the task.

Living Room Checklist

• Open curtains and windows.
• Declutter room and put away any trash, or any misplaced items.
• Declutter and reorganize any closets, shelves, and cabinets.
• Dust useful items before replacing them in cabinets and on shelves.
• Move the movable furniture to make room for sweeping/vacuuming.
• Take out any rugs and beat out the dust.
• Dust all exposed surfaces and items using hand duster and microfiber cloths. Start dusting from top to bottom. Work in one direction around the room.
• Light fittings and switches.
• Blinds and window panes.
• Dust the ceiling fan and wipe the blades with cleaning wipes or a microfiber cloth.
• Use a glass cleaner with a microfiber cloth on glass surfaces like cabinet doors and mirrors.
• Remove the cobwebs with a damp cloth tied to a long broom or a hand vacuum.
• Sweep or vacuum the floor.
• Mop uncarpeted floor with white vinegar or bleach diluted with warm clean water.
• Use furniture polish and a microfiber cloth to wax wooden furniture.
• Replace moved furniture, rugs, and other items.
• Empty all trash.
• Spray the room with the air freshener.

Bedroom Cleaning Checklist

• Open curtains and windows.
• Put away any trash, or any misplaced items.
• Declutter and reorganize the closets, wardrobes, shelves, and cabinets.
• Fold and put away any unfolded laundry.
• Dust useful items before replacing them in cabinets and on shelves.
• Move the movable furniture to make room for sweeping/vacuuming.
• Dust all exposed surfaces and items.
• Clean the light fittings and switches.
• Dust the blinds and window panes.
• Clean the ceiling fan and clean the blades.
• Wipe mirrors with a damp microfiber cloth.
• Sweep or vacuum the floor.
• Mop the floor (uncarpeted).
• Remove and replace the bed linen.
• Make and straighten the bed.
• Replace any moved furniture.
• Empty trash.
• Clean the wastebasket with cleaning wipes.
• Replace the plastic bag in the wastebasket.
• Spray the room with the air freshener.

Kitchen Cleaning Checklist

• Clean the refrigerator with cleaning wipes or a damp microfiber cloth.
• Clean surfaces of other appliances (toaster, blender, coffee maker).
• Wipe down cabinet surfaces with cleaning wipes or white vinegar solution on a microfiber cloth.
• Clean freezer.
• Wipe down counters and baseboards.
• Scrub the sink with baking soda and a sponge.
• Organize dishes and utensils on racks and in cabinets.
• Clean oven.
• Organize storage containers.
• Clean microwave.
• Sweep or vacuum the floor.
• Mop the floor.
• Empty trash.
• Clean the wastebasket.
• Replace the plastic bag in the wastebasket.

Bathroom Cleaning Checklist

• Put away trash or any misplaced items.
• Sweep the bathroom.
• Clean the tub and shower.
• Clean and shine the mirror.
• Scrub the sink. Use some all-purpose cleaner, disinfectant, and a scrubbing brush to clean inside and under the sink. Rinse off using a wet cloth.
• Clean the faucet and sink fixtures.
• Wipe down the shower rods with cleaning wipes.
• Disinfect the toilet. Scrub both the inside and outside. Use a toilet brush and some toilet cleaner to wash inside the bowl. Use a scrubbing brush or sponge and some all-purpose cleaner and disinfectant to wash outside.
• Empty and clean the cabinets. Wipe down the cabinet shelves with a cleaning wipe or damp cloth. Replace all items on the shelves.
• Mop the floor. Use cleaner and disinfectant diluted in water to mop the floor.
• Empty trash.
• Clean the wastebasket with cleaning wipes.
• Replace the plastic bag in the wastebasket.
• Spray the bathroom with the air freshener.

Conclusion

With the right mindset, and, of course, the right checklists, cleaning the rooms in your home becomes a highly achievable task. Utilize these checklists to aid and organize your daily, weekly, or monthly cleaning routines.