BAYBERRY CLEANING

Cleaning checklists: what’s included

Explore what is included in our standard, deep, window, and move-in/move-out cleaning services.

Jump to: Standard cleaning · Deep cleaning · Window cleaning · Move-in / move-out

Standard Cleaning Checklist

Regular care for the rooms you use every day. Available weekly, biweekly, monthly, or as a one-time clean.

Kitchen

Wipe counters and accessible backsplash surfaces.
Clean the sink and faucet.
Wipe appliance exteriors and the stovetop.
Clean the microwave inside and out.
Spot-wipe cabinet fronts and handles.
Vacuum or sweep, then mop suitable hard floors.
Empty household trash.

Bathrooms

Clean sinks, faucets, and vanity tops.
Clean mirrors and accessible glass.
Clean toilets, including the seat, bowl, and exterior.
Clean tubs and showers to remove routine soap residue.
Wipe accessible shelves and exterior surfaces.
Vacuum or sweep and mop the floor.
Empty bathroom trash.

Bedrooms

Dust accessible furniture and clear surfaces.
Clean mirrors.
Straighten the bed using existing bedding.
Vacuum carpets and rugs; mop suitable hard floors.
Empty small wastebaskets.

Living Areas & Hallways

Dust accessible tables, shelves, and furniture.
Wipe reachable glass tabletops.
Straighten cushions and throws.
Remove reachable cobwebs.
Spot-wipe frequently touched handles and switches.
Vacuum floors, rugs, and accessible stairs; mop suitable hard floors.

Inside ovens and refrigerators, full cabinet washing, window washing, laundry, and organizing are separate requests.

Deep Cleaning Checklist

Includes the House Cleaning checklist, with more time for buildup and the details below. A good option for a first visit or a more thorough reset.

Kitchen Details

Wash accessible cabinet fronts and handles beyond routine spot cleaning.
Give the stovetop and backsplash extra attention for grease buildup.
Clean the accessible exterior of the range hood.
Detail sink edges, faucet bases, and counter edges.

Bathroom Details

Give shower walls, doors, and tubs extra attention for soap buildup.
Detail faucets, sink edges, and accessible fixture bases.
Clean accessible tile and grout surfaces.
Wipe cabinet fronts, baseboards, and accessible trim.

Bedrooms & Living Areas

Hand-wipe accessible baseboards, doors, and door frames.
Wipe reachable interior window sills.
Dust reachable fan blades, light fixtures, and vents.
Detail accessible furniture edges and legs.

Floors & Edges

Detail exposed floor edges and corners.
Vacuum accessible areas beneath furniture without moving heavy pieces.
Give suitable hard floors extra attention where buildup needs it.

Oven and refrigerator interiors, cabinet interiors, and window glass are add-ons. Permanent staining, damaged grout, and restoration work are outside a routine deep clean.

Window Cleaning Checklist

Choose interior glass, exterior glass, or both. Your quote identifies the windows and sides to be cleaned.

Interior Windows

Wash the selected interior glass.
Remove routine fingerprints, dust, and smudges.
Detail glass edges and wipe drips.
Wipe accessible interior sills.

Exterior Windows

Wash the selected exterior glass where safely accessible.
Remove ordinary surface dirt and grime.
Detail glass edges for a clear finish.
Check the cleaned panes for visible streaks.

Optional Extras

Screen removal and cleaning, where removable and accessible.
Detailed track and frame cleaning.
Glass doors and other additional panes.
Discuss mineral deposits or adhesive residue before quoting.

Help Us Quote

Tell us the approximate number and type of windows.
Let us know the number of stories and any access restrictions.
Choose interior, exterior, or both sides.
Mention screens, storm windows, and any unusual buildup.

Screens, detailed tracks, and specialty stain removal are included only when listed in your quote. Access and window condition determine what we can safely clean.

Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning Checklist

A thorough clean for an empty home, using the House Cleaning and Deep Cleaning tasks that apply to the property, plus the turnover details below.

Kitchen & Storage

Wipe inside empty, accessible cabinets and drawers.
Clean counters, backsplash, sink, and faucet.
Clean appliance exteriors and the microwave interior.
Detail accessible cabinet fronts, handles, and trim.

Bathrooms

Thoroughly clean sinks, toilets, tubs, and showers.
Clean mirrors and accessible glass.
Wipe inside empty vanity cabinets and drawers.
Clean accessible baseboards, trim, and floors.

Empty Rooms & Closets

Dust and wipe accessible empty shelves.
Clean reachable doors, handles, switches, and trim.
Wipe reachable interior window sills.
Vacuum or sweep exposed floors and closets; mop suitable hard floors.

Plan Your Turnover

Schedule after belongings and ordinary trash have been removed.
Have water and electricity available for the visit.
Mention landlord or buyer checklist requirements when requesting a quote.
Request oven interiors, refrigerator interiors, or window washing separately.

Heavy trash removal, repairs, paint removal, and post-construction cleanup are separate from a move clean. Appliances must be empty for any interior-cleaning add-on.