1. Dust surfaces and furniture:
Make sure that all surfaces are dusted, including tables, counters, shelves, door frames, and light fixtures. Pay special attention to areas that tend to accumulate dust, like bookshelves and window sills. Be sure to dust furniture as well.
2. Vacuum carpets and rugs:
Vacuum all of the carpets and rugs in the home, paying special attention to high-traffic areas. If there are any areas that seem to be stained or have a lot of pet hair, focus on those areas specifically.
3. Wipe down all surfaces with a disinfectant cleaner:
Clean all of the surfaces in the home with a disinfectant cleaner. Be sure to pay special attention to bathrooms and kitchens, as those are two of the most commonly dirty areas in a home.
4. Clean the bathrooms:
Clean all of the surfaces in the bathroom, including the sink, countertop, toilet, shower, and bathtub. Make sure to scrub any hard-to-reach areas and use a disinfectant cleaner to kill any germs or bacteria.
5. Clean the kitchen:
Clean all of the surfaces in the kitchen, including the sink, countertop, stovetop, refrigerator, and cabinets. Make sure to scrub any hard-to-reach areas and use a disinfectant cleaner to kill any germs or bacteria.
6. Change bed sheets and make beds:
Change all of the bed sheets in the home and make sure that all of the beds are made properly. This includes flipping mattresses if they are not new.
7. Polish silverware and jewelry:
Polish any silverware or jewelry that is in the home using a polishing cloth. This will help to remove any tarnish or scratches and make them look shiny and new again.
8. Wash windows inside and out:
Wash all of the windows in the home both inside and out using window cleaner or vinegar and water mixture (50/50). Make sure to wipe them down completely so that they are streak-free when finished cleaning them.
9. Do laundry:
Wash all of the clothes in the home using your preferred method of laundry washing (hand washing, machine washing). Sort clothes by color if desired for neater laundry folding later on.
10. Organize closets and cabinets:
Organize all of the closets and cabinets in the home by putting like items together. This will help to make it easier to find things when you need them and keep the home more organized overall.
11. Empty all the trash cans
Make sure to empty all of the trash cans in the home, both inside and outside. If there are any recycling bins, be sure to empty those as well.