Housekeeper in Detroit, Michigan

Checklist for your Housekeeper / Home Cleaning Service / Cleaning Aid This is your good basic checklist of the areas that will be regularly cleaned by (Lakisha Singleton). Lakisha Singleton is your housekeeper, home aid, cleaning lady, or cleaning service. Most items not marked “(optional)” should be considered part of the standard cleaning by Lakisha Singleton. Of course, you can also use it as a checklist for your own housecleaning. Items marked as (optional) are usually non-standard, but you may want to request that they be included on a regular basis or periodically. Yes, this is very detailed, but the clearer your instructions, the better your home will be cleaned and the happier you will be with your cleaning service. Blank spaces are for your own personal additions or instructions. The kitchen and the bathrooms typically take half or more of the housekeeper’s time. Duties should include: KITCHEN De-cobweb and dust: Run a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners of the room, all the light fixtures, ceiling fans, under tables, lampshades, around pictures on walls, windowsills, and any other place that there may be spiderwebs and dust. Clean outside of refrigerator, including handles, ice/water dispenser, top, and vacuuming the bottom part that houses the filter. (Optional) – Clean inside of refrigerator, including shelves and drawers. Wipe down all small appliances – toaster, blender, coffee maker, etc. Spot clean walls, door frames, paying special attention to the walls around the stove. Dust the cabinet fronts and knobs, with special attention to the grime that collects on and around the cabinet handles and knobs. Clean and polish all countertops and surfaces. Clean the stove top and burners . Clean and polish the outside oven door and handle. (Optional) Clean the inside of the oven. Clean the inside and outside of the microwave oven. Spot check and clean smudges and fingerprints from all windows and glass. (Optional) Clean and polish all windows. Empty the trash and wipe down the trash container and replace liner. (Optional) Rinse, wipe out, and disinfect the inside of the trash container . Dust all trim and woodwork with duster or with rag and spray polish (a quick cleaning with a duster or rag is typical. (Optional) Wash/put away in dishes in sink. Load/unload dishwasher (it is typical for the housekeeper to wash/put away the stray coffee cup or plate from the sink) BATHROOMS Clean toilet stool including all interior and exterior surfaces, base, and floor/wall area. Polish all mirrors and clean and polish sinks and sink fixtures. De-cobweb and dust a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners of the room, all the light fixtures, ceiling fans, lampshades, under counters and cabinets, around pictures on walls, windowsills, and any other place that there may be spiderwebs and dust. Clean tub/shower, including all walls and shelves o Polish tub/shower fixtures. Dust and clean all cabinets and cabinet tops. (Optional) Dust/clean and organize all jar tops, bottles, sprays, etc. on top of counters o Clean and mop/vacuum the floor. Run duster over woodwork and trim. Spot clean doors and cabinet doors with special attention around the doorknobs. Clean light switches, empty wastebasket and replace liner. Spot clean smudges from windows, dust blinds and/or spot vacuum curtains. (Optional) Tidy up the room and carry dirty laundry to laundry room. BEDROOMS De-cobweb and dust in run a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners of the room, all the light fixtures, ceiling fans, under counters and cabinets, around pictures on walls, windowsills, lampshades, radiators, and any other place that there may be spiderwebs and dust. Vacuum under the bed, polish all mirrors, dust all furniture ans clean light switches. Vacuum floor and rugs, dust baseboards of room, empty wastebasket and replace liner. Spot clean smudges from any windows and glass. (Optional ) Tidy the closet, hanging and organizing clothes, straightening shoes and accessories. Tidy up the room, change the bed linens and make the beds. (Optional) Dust/clean and organize all jar tops, bottles, sprays, etc. Spot vacuum or dust the curtains and blinds STAIRWAYS Vacuum steps, using broom or crevice tool along all edges and corners o Polish handrail. Dust baseboards, anf de-cobweb: Run a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners of the stairway, all the light fixtures, ceiling fans, around pictures on walls, windowsills, lampshades, radiators, and any other place that there may be spiderwebs and dust Other:______________________________ ___________________________________ LIVING ROOMS/ DINING ROOMS / STUDY / OTHER De-cobweb and dust: Run a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners of the room, all the light fixtures, ceiling fans, under counters and cabinets, around pictures on walls, windowsills, lampshades, radiators, and any other place that there may be spiderwebs. Vacuum floor and rugs or mop floors and shake out rugs. Vacuum underneath edges of furniture.