General Cleaning:

Ventilation

Open all windows and doors to air out the space.

Initial Sweep and Dusting

Remove large debris, nails, screws, etc.

Dust off all surfaces.

Vacuum

Vacuum carpets, flooring, and even walls if possible.

Living Room & Bedrooms:

Dust and Wipe

Wipe down walls.

Dust and clean all furniture.

Windows

Clean windows, window sills, and frames.

Wash or replace curtains.

Flooring

Vacuum carpet or clean other types of flooring as necessary.

Fixtures and Fittings

Wipe down and polish all light fixtures, switches, and electrical outlets.

Kitchen:

Cabinets and Countertops

Wipe down inside and outside.

Appliances

Clean the exterior and interior of all appliances.

Sink and Faucet

Disinfect and polish.

Walls and Backsplash

Wipe down and disinfect.

Bathrooms:

Tiles and Grout

Scrub tiles and clean grout.

Fixtures

Clean and disinfect all fixtures including the toilet, sink, and shower.

Cabinets

Wipe down and disinfect.

Mirrors

Wipe and polish.

Ventilation

Clean the exhaust fan and vents.

Additional Areas:

Stairs and Railings

Dust, clean, and polish.

Laundry Room

Wipe down all appliances and surfaces.

Garage

Sweep and remove any debris.

Outdoor Area

Sweep and hose down as necessary.

Final Touches:

Replace Air Filters

Dust and debris likely accumulated in air filters.

Disinfect Door Handles and Switch Plates

Wipe down with a disinfectant.

Check Smoke Detectors and CO Detectors

Replace batteries if necessary.

Walkthrough

Perform a final walkthrough to ensure nothing is missed.

Dispose of Trash

Make sure to properly dispose of all cleaning and renovation debris.