Cleaning Checklist: What’s Typically Included in a Service?

If you’ve never hired a cleaning service before, you might be wondering: What exactly do they clean? While every company is a little different, most professional cleaning services follow a general checklist to make sure your space feels fresh, tidy, and cared for.

For standard residential cleanings, services typically include dusting surfaces, wiping down countertops, vacuuming carpets, mopping floors, cleaning bathroom sinks, toilets, mirrors, and tubs, and taking out the trash. In the kitchen, you can expect a wipe-down of the stove, cabinets, and outside of appliances like the fridge and microwave. These basics help keep your home looking and feeling clean from week to week.

Deep cleaning services go a step further. These often include scrubbing tile grout, dusting baseboards, cleaning behind and under furniture, wiping down ceiling fans, and cleaning inside the oven or refrigerator. It’s perfect for spring cleaning, move-ins or move-outs, or just when your home needs a reset.

Some companies also offer add-ons like interior window cleaning, laundry help, or organizing services—but those usually need to be requested ahead of time.

Every home has different needs, so don’t be afraid to ask for a custom checklist. A good cleaning company will be happy to walk through your space and tailor the service to match your priorities.