The Best Cleaning Checklist For Plano, TX
& Memphis, TN Surrounding Areas
A cleaning checklist is a simple and effective technique to demonstrate that all areas in the apartment or house is cleaned on a regular basis. It is a series of instructions that detail everything that must be done to keep the home clean and sanitary.
Our Flat Rate 40 Point Checklist
The Checklist We Use For Our Flat Rate Customers!
With all of our customers that pay our flat rate pricing we follow our 40 point white-glove cleaning checklist, carefully cleaning the entire house, apartment or commercial offices, paying special attention to bathrooms and kitchens, floors and dusting. We will gladly customize this cleaning checklist to suit your cleaning obsessions or superior quality needs – just ask! We don’t just make the beds, we also clean underneath them. We’ll vacuum, polish, and scrub our way through your house or business until everything is cleaned just the way you want it.
Our 40 point white-glove cleaning checklist: “For Our Flat Rate Customers Only”
Bathrooms:
Sink thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and rinsed
Tub and/or shower tiles thoroughly cleaned, disinfected and rinsed
Chrome fixtures cleaned and shined
Toilets disinfected inside and out, including base and behind
Vanity top cleaned (more time may be required to remove and replace items on top)
Mirrors cleaned
Trash emptied
Baseboards dusted- Hand cleaned extra (swifter or broom cleaned included) Windowsills dusted
Vacuum and/or wash floor
Kitchens:
Counter-tops cleaned (all items removed and replaced)
Sink(s) scrubbed and disinfected
Floor vacuumed and washed
Exterior of appliances (oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, stove-top) cleaned (interior cleaned extra upon request – ask for details)
Microwave interior & exterior cleaned
Small appliances wiped
Baseboards dusted- Hand cleaned extra cost (swifter or broom cleaned included) Windowsills dusted Trash emptied
Dishes put in dishwasher (hand washing dishes is extra)
Wipe down or dust table and chairs
Bedrooms:
Carpets vacuumed
Beds made
All areas dusted – on top, on front and underneath (all items removed and replaced – more time may be required if there are a lot of knickknacks or items under the bed)
Mirrors cleaned Vacuum under bed (if accessible)
Trash emptied
Baseboards dusted- Hand cleaned extra (swifter or broom cleaned included) Windowsills dusted
Lampshades dusted
Light, general straightening completed
Other Living Areas, including Hallways and Stairs:
All areas dusted – on top, on front and underneath (all items removed and replaced – more time may be required if there are lots of knickknacks)
Cushions and pillows fluffed and straightened
Hardwood or tile floors vacuumed and mopped
Carpeted floors vacuumed
Baseboards dusted and cobwebs removed- Hand cleaned extra (swifter or broom cleaned included)
Windowsills dusted
Tables cleaned and/or dusted
Picture frames dusted
Lamp shades dusted
Light, general straightening completed
Our flat rate cleanings are very thorough, but sometimes customers have special needs and requests. That’s why we are always glad to create a customized cleaning checklist for you. We take pride in providing cleaning services that match your needs and your budget.
Below is a list of special requests that can be part of your customized cleaning checklist or plan. If you need assistance, please contact us. If you’d like anything not listed below – just ask!
Special Services
*To schedule any of these options, please let us know when you’re making your appointment so we may bring the required cleaning solutions and adjust for the additional time*
Inside small and/or large appliances (extra fee may apply)
Kitchen cabinet fronts cleaned/wet wiped (extra fee may apply)
Door and door frames wet wiped (extra fee may apply)
Interior windows (exterior can be completed if you have tilt in windows) (extra fee applies)
Under and behind furniture vacuumed (extra fee may apply)
Furniture and upholstery vacuumed (extra fee applies)
Exclusions:
Due to insurance and safety constraints we are limited to the following:
We can only stand on a two-step ladder
We can only lift items weighing less than 35 pounds
We cannot handle severe pet messes or human waste (unless we are performing hoarder cleanouts or bio hazard cleaning is requested upfront)
**The 40 point cleaning checklist is for our flat rate services only not our Hourly Customers, Groupon Customers, Amazon Customers or just Add On Services Cleaning Customers.**
Cleaning Checklist For Our Groupon, Amazon and Other 3rd Party Vendors
*We highly recommend that you call us before paying for this service
to ensure its the right cleaning service based on your needs.*
1. Our Groupon cleaning service is not designed for move in or move out cleanings, deep cleaning or detail cleaning of houses, apartments or commercial offices. If you need those cleaning services you will need to purchase our flat rate service were there is no time limit as to how long the house cleaners will be at your house plus we will use our 40 point cleaning checklist to ensure your house or apartment is properly cleaned and sanitized.
2. You cannot add on extra time (hours) or add on services to a Groupon voucher because you do not pay us you pay Groupon directly.
3. Your house or apartment cannot be cluttered or extra messy because this service is designed for light housekeeping not organization of your house or apartment. We do provide organization services (organize inside closets, wash and fold laundry, garage, etc.) as well as junk removal services (removal of old appliances, donation of items to charity, etc.)(Additional Fees Apply)
4. The Groupon service is for one cleaner for 2 hours or 4 hours of general cleaning services or the time will be split in half for two house cleaners to come clean for 1 hour (based on 2 hour Groupon) or 2 cleaners for 2 hours (based on 4 hour Groupon) depending on our house cleaners availability.
5. Your apartment or house cannot be extra messy in nature. ie- mold or mildew, hard rust stains, urine stains, hoarder situations, severe rodents or insects infestation.
6. What’s services are included in our Groupon general cleaning service within
the 2 hour or 4 hour time limit?
Dusting, mopping, sanitizing and vacuuming
Trash removal to your outdoor cans
Kitchen counters, floor, and stove top cleaning
Bathroom vanity, tub, and toilet cleaning
Cleaner will provide cleaning supplies unless customer has specific products they like us to use (Additional Fees Apply)
*We will not be responsible if the products you provide harm or tarnish surfaces which is why we highly recommend using our cleaning products.
7. Which Services are not included with my Groupon service because these are considered deep cleaning services or add on services?
Picking up clutter off floors or countertops (clothes, shoes, toys, etc)
Hand cleaning baseboards
Hand cleaning ceiling fans
Cleaning windows interior or exterior
Hand cleaning window blinds, shutters or shades
Scrubbing of the shower walls or glass
Inside of oven
Inside of fridge
Inside of microwave
Inside or outside of cabinets
Inside of garage
Inside of chimney-fire place
Sweeping off porch or patio
Getting the Kids Involved In Cleaning!
As mothers we all know that kids and cleaning is like oil and water, they don’t mix! Getting our little ones to pick up their mess or do their chores is easier said than done. At times we feel it’s just easier to do it ourselves. I have here a couple ideas that may get those toys put up, and the best part is you didn’t have to start a screaming match to get the job done. Use these ideas to help you start on your kids cleaning checklist below:
1. AND THE RACE BEGINS!
This is one of my favorite tricks! Trying to get your toddler to pick up all those toys can be a battle but turning it into a game is sure way to get that little guy involved. See who can pick up the most toys the fastest! Your kid wins leaving him proud of himself and encouraging him to want to do it again! Pretty slick, huh? I thought so.
2. LET THEM PICK A CHORE
Another fun idea is letting kids pick their own chore. Making sure the chore is appropriate for the age. Taking trash out or feeding the dog is great chore for your 6 year old. For the older ones they can take on something a little more heavily. As the younger ones get older you can always switch up chores.
3. TEAM EFFORT
Hand out a list of very simple of chores that need to be done. This list will have chores for every age. Then set a certain amount of time for the list to be completed. If the list is completed before the time is up the team wins and they get a prize. Whether its ice cream or renting their favorite movie. This is a great way to get all the kids working together. Kids and cleaning have never gone hand in hand. With these fun little ideas it’s a for sure way to get everyone to pitch in and help out.
Keep rewards simple. We don’t want kids thinking that every time the trash is taking out he goes for ice cream. Kids have to understand that it takes a lot to keep a house or apartment clean and having a clean home is a reward in itself! We hope these cleaning checklist ideas are very helpful to you on your journey to a happy and clean home.