Complete Home Deep Cleaning Checklist

A deep clean is only as good as its checklist. The difference between a quick tidy and a real reset is the areas that are easy to forget: fan blades, grille corners, the top of the fridge, grout lines. Use this checklist whether you clean yourself or want to check what a professional service should include.

Before you start

• Declutter surfaces so they can be cleaned properly.
• Switch off fans and lights, and unplug appliances you will clean.
• Work from top to bottom and from the far end of each room towards the door.
• Keep separate cloths for bathrooms, kitchens and living areas.

Every room

• Remove cobwebs from ceilings and corners.
• Clean ceiling fan blades and light fittings.
• Wipe switchboards, door handles and door frames.
• Clean window glass, grilles and sliding tracks.
• Dust curtain rods and wash or vacuum curtains.
• Wipe skirting and clean floor corners.
• Scrub and mop floors last.

Kitchen

• Degrease wall tiles, especially behind the stove.
• Clean cabinet doors, handles and cabinet tops.
• Empty and wipe cabinet and drawer interiors.
• Degrease the chimney or exhaust hood exterior.
• Clean the stovetop and burner surroundings.
• Descale and sanitise the sink and tap.
• Wipe appliance exteriors: fridge, microwave, mixer, water purifier.
• Clean inside the fridge and discard expired items.

For a more detailed list, see our kitchen deep cleaning checklist.

Bathrooms

• Descale taps, shower heads and the health faucet.
• Scrub wall and floor tiles and grout lines.
• Clean the WC bowl, seat, cistern and base.
• Clean the washbasin, mirror and vanity.
• Descale glass partitions.
• Clean the exhaust fan and window.
• Clear and clean the floor drain grating.

Our bathroom deep cleaning tips cover hard-water stains in detail.

Bedrooms

• Vacuum mattresses and flip or rotate where suitable.
• Wipe wardrobe exteriors and shelves, and air the interiors.
• Check wardrobe corners for damp or mould.
• Clean under the bed.
• Dust bedside tables, lamps and dressing tables.

Living and dining areas

• Vacuum sofa cushions and crevices, and spot-clean stains.
• Vacuum or clean rugs and carpets.
• Dust TV units, shelves, frames and decor.
• Wipe the dining table and chairs.
• Clean the pooja space according to your family's practice.

Balconies and utility areas

• Sweep and scrub balcony floors.
• Wipe railings and grilles.
• Clean the washing machine exterior and area.
• Clear drains of leaves and debris before the monsoon.

When to call a professional

A full deep clean of a 2BHK or 3BHK can take a household several days to complete properly. If time is short, or scale and grease have built up, a professional home deep cleaning service completes the whole checklist in a planned visit.

Frequently asked questions