A room-by-room list for residential cleaners, so every visit meets the same standard.
Clients judge a cleaning service on consistency. A shared checklist means a new cleaner delivers the same result as the regular one.
Separate the standard visit from extras such as inside the oven or windows, and agree pricing for extras in advance.
17 items. Keep it on a tablet, or print a copy for the clipboard.
A two-person team cleans a three-bedroom home every other Wednesday. They split rooms, finish in about two and a half hours, note a leaking faucet for the client and clock out as they leave.
A written list per home defines the agreed scope, so a complaint can be checked against what was promised. When cleaners are employees, the FLSA counts travel between client homes during the workday as paid work time, so the start and finish times matter.
| Home | 3 bed, 2 bath, every other Wednesday |
|---|---|
| Team | Maria and Elena, 9:00 to 11:35 am |
| Kitchen | Counters, sink, microwave inside; oven outside only |
| Bathrooms | Both done; hall tub needs descaler next visit |
| Linens | Main bed only, as agreed |
| Client note | Kitchen faucet dripping, photo sent |
| Lock-up | Alarm set, key back in lockbox |
Two Sisters Cleaning in Sacramento changes linens only on the bed the client asked for. The hall tub note sets up next visit’s extra task instead of running over time today.
It depends on size and condition. Use your own records.
Only if agreed.
Agree it with the client.
Report it right away.
A diluted white vinegar spray or a non-abrasive descaler left on for a few minutes, then a soft cloth and a squeegee, works on most glass. Avoid scouring pads, which can scratch coated glass. Keep vinegar off natural stone like marble, because acid etches it.
A standard clean covers the regular list: surfaces, bathrooms, kitchen and floors. A deep clean adds inside the oven and fridge, baseboards, cabinet fronts, blinds and grout scrubbing, and takes noticeably longer. Agree on which one is booked before the visit so pricing matches.
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