A clean home rarely comes from one heroic weekend of scrubbing. It comes from a repeatable checklist - the same tasks, in the same order, every visit. Here is the structure our teams follow on residential cleans across St. Louis, adapted so you can use it yourself between professional visits.
Kitchen
- Clear and wipe all counters, then the backsplash
- Clean the sink and faucet until they shine
- Wipe appliance exteriors - fridge, oven, dishwasher, microwave inside and out
- Spot-clean cabinet fronts and handles
- Sweep, then mop, working out of the room
Bathrooms
- Scrub the toilet, including the base and behind the seat
- Clean the shower or tub, tile, and glass doors
- Wipe the vanity, mirror, and fixtures
- Replace towels and empty the trash
- Mop the floor last
Bedrooms and Living Areas
- Dust top to bottom - ceiling fans and shelves before nightstands
- Wipe door handles, switches, and remotes
- Vacuum carpets, including edges, and mop hard floors
- Make beds or change linens on request
The habit that makes it work
Work top to bottom and back to front in every room, so dust and crumbs always fall toward surfaces you have not cleaned yet. If you would rather hand the whole checklist to a team that does this every day, our residential cleaning service in St. Louis follows exactly this structure - request a free quote and we will tailor it to your home.