Are you gearing up to deep clean your house and want a checklist to follow or have no idea where to start? I’ve got you covered! This post is all about how to deep clean your house.
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I have always loved cleaning since a very young age. It’s something about a clean home that makes me feel so at ease and just more productive overall. So it is no surprise that I am constantly looking for ideas and trying new cleaning hacks to get my house as clean as can be in the most efficient way possible.
All that to say that I have been perfecting this deep clean house checklist for years! So trust me, your house is going to be squeaky clean by the time you get through the entire deep cleaning checklist. 😉 In this post, you’ll find the exact deep cleaning checklist that I use and also all my must-have cleaning essentials!
This post is all about how to deep clean your house.
Table of Contents
How To Deep Clean Your House | By Room:
Suggestions and Tips
1. Tidy Up Room Before Deep Cleaning
Before deep cleaning any room, I suggest starting by removing any miscellaneous items that do not belong in that room. I also suggest tidying up the room. Do not do any deep cleaning at this point, only do a quick surface clean. By doing this before diving into deep cleaning, you give yourself a clean slate to start with. And this will allow you to concentrate on deep cleaning once you get started and not worry about the miscellaneous mess. Additionally, it helps make the process go much smoother and less overwhelming and daunting.
2. Purge And Declutter
For the best results, I also suggest purging/decluttering each room before you deep clean it. It is up to you how ruthless you want to be with purging. But I usually go through each drawer, cabinet, basket, closet, and purge as much as possible. However, if you struggle to let go of things, you can start by purging items that are stained, torn, or just damaged in any way. After that, if you can get rid of more, great, but if not at least you got rid of items you definitely do not use or need.
3. Clean From Top To Bottom
When cleaning, I suggest starting from the top and making your way down. I prefer this way because as you dust, wipe, etc. everything under will collect all that dust and dirt, so this way you only clean each area once. So you start with the ceilings and end with the floors. I follow the order in the deep cleaning checklist and recommend following it in that order too. However, you can also follow it in whatever order is easiest and makes the most sense to you.
How To Deep Clean Your House | Kitchen
- Dust and wash light fixtures
- Dust and wipe ceiling and crown molding
- Vacuum/clean inside cabinet shelves and drawers
- Clean cabinet doors and drawer fronts
- Clean range hood
- Clean refrigerator inside and out
- Vacuum and wipe the top of the refrigerator
- Move refrigerator and vacuum/mop underneath
- Scrub/clean stove inside and out
- Move stove and vacuum/mop underneath
- Clean garbage disposal
- Clean, disinfect, and shine sink and faucets
- Clean microwave inside and out
- Clean dishwasher inside and out
- Clean any dirty appliances
- Dust and clean all decor, frames, food canisters, etc.
- Wipe and disinfect all surfaces
- Dust, wipe backsplash, walls, and baseboards
- Wash and disinfect trash bin/s
- Wash windows
- Vacuum and clean blinds/curtains
- Wash and/or replace all linen, rugs, etc.
- Vacuum floors and/or rugs
- Clean grout (if any)
- Mop and disinfect floors
How To Deep Clean Your House | Dining Room
- Dust and wash light fixtures
- Dust and wipe ceiling and crown molding
- Wipe and disinfect all surfaces
- Dust and wipe walls and baseboards
- Wash windows
- Vacuum and clean blinds/curtains
- Dust and clean all decor, frames, etc.
- Wash and/or replace all linen, rugs, etc.
- Vacuum floors and/or rugs
- Clean grout (if any)
- Mop and disinfect floors
How To Deep Clean Your House | Living Room
- Dust and wash light fixtures
- Dust and wipe ceiling and crown molding
- Move furniture away from walls
- Dust and wipe walls and baseboards
- Vacuum and mop underneath furniture
- Wash windows
- Dust and clean blinds/curtains
- Vacuum and clean all decor, frames, etc.
- Vacuum and wipe inside drawers/cabinets
- Clean and disinfect all surfaces
- Dust and clean T. V screen
- Vacuum couch cushions and under cushions
- Remove couch cushions and wash (if safe)
- Wash and/or replace all linen, rugs, etc.
- Vacuum floors and/or rugs
- Clean grout (if any)
- Mop and disinfect floors
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How To Deep Clean Your House | Bedroom
- Dust and wash light fixtures
- Dust and wipe ceiling and crown molding
- Move furniture away from walls
- Dust and wipe walls and baseboards
- Vacuum and mop underneath furniture
- Wash windows
- Vacuum and clean blinds/curtains
- Dust and clean all decor, frames, furniture, etc.
- Dust and clean T.V screen
- Vacuum and wipe inside drawers/cabinets
- Clean and disinfect all surfaces
- Remove mattress and vacuum underneath
- Vacuum bed headboard, etc.
- Vacuum and deep clean mattress
- Wash and/or replace all linen, rugs, etc.
- Vacuum floors and/or rugs
- Clean grout (if any)
- Mop and disinfect floors
How To Deep Clean Your House | Bathroom
- Dust and wash light fixtures
- Dust and wipe ceiling and crown molding
- Vacuum vents
- Dust and wipe walls and baseboards
- Clean mirrors
- Vacuum and clean blinds and wash windows
- Dust and clean all decor, frames, etc.
- Remove and wipe all toiletries, etc.
- Vacuum and wipe inside drawers/cabinets
- Wipe and disinfect all surfaces
- Clean toilet bowl (inside and out)
- Clean shower/tub and doors
- Clean all faucets
- Wash all bathroom linen, mats, etc.
- Wash and disinfect trash bin/s
- Disinfect toilet plunger
- Disinfect or replace toilet bowl cleaner
- Vacuum floors and/or rugs
- Clean grout (if any)
- Mop and disinfect floors
How To Deep Clean Your House | Any Other Rooms
- Dust and wash light fixtures
- Dust/wipe ceiling, crown molding, and vacuum vents
- Dust and wipe walls and baseboards
- Clean mirrors
- Wash windows
- Vacuum and clean blinds/curtains
- Dust and clean all decor, frames, etc.
- Vacuum and wipe inside drawers/cabinets
- Wipe and disinfect all surfaces
- Wash and disinfect trash bin/s
- Wash and/or replace all linen, mats, rugs, etc.
- Vacuum floors and/or rugs
- Clean grout (if any)
- Mop and disinfect floors
Cleaning Essentials:
Here are my cleaning essentials. Obviously, I use other cleaning supplies such as gloves, scrubbers, sponges, spray bottles, paper towels, a vacuum (I still don’t have a favorite one to recommend), etc. But these are my must-haves and that I use religiously to get my house sparkling clean.
Disclaimer: Please, please, please always read the labels on cleaning products for proper use and handling. Also, always try a small spot of whatever it is you’re cleaning so that you don’t end up ruining your stuff.
General Cleaning Essentials
1. Swiffer Duster
This duster is a must-have for deep cleaning your house. It’s great to dust literally everything. Your ceiling, vents, frames, ceiling fans, etc. I love that the dust sticks to it rather than flying all over the place.
I have used the same stick for years and I just buy the replacements as needed and it is still going strong.
2. Spin Mop
This is not the exact mop I have, but it’s pretty much the same thing. I got my spin mop from my mom but she bought it in a little store by her house, so I was not able to find the exact one online. But this one has insanely good reviews and everyone raves about it. Also, I seriously don’t know how I ever mopped without a spin mop. They are seriously the best and make mopping 95% less miserable.
3. Windex Original
Windex is a must-have cleaning essential on my list! And I highly recommend it. And I don’t only use it for windows and mirrors; I use it to get my faucets shiny and streak-free. I also use it to remove streaks from surfaces such as a stove, microwave, dishwasher, etc. Seriously, Windex is the best! So if you have been dealing with streaky surfaces after cleaning, then you need to try Windex.
4. Bar Keepers Friend
I recently started using Bar Keepers Friend in liquid form and WOW! It is much better than the powder form. I use it to clean my stovetop, and sink, remove rust stains and even use it to clean the shower and toilet bowl. It’s seriously great and a definite must-have!
5. Clorox Disinfecting Bleach
Clorox disinfecting bleach is another staple for me. Because I don’t only use it for my laundry. I also use it to clean and disinfect my floors, walls, doorknobs, light switches, cutting boards, inside the fridge, toilet bowl, dishwasher, trash bins, etc. So it’s definitely handy for so much!
6. Powdered Tide
So I know when you see Tide you think wait that’s for laundry. But I am here to tell you that it is not just for laundry. I also use this to clean my floors, walls, doors, kitchen door cabinets, our shoes, and of course our laundry, and many other surfaces. I learned this hack from @gocleanco on Instagram and I’ve never gone back. Because it’s seriously genius!
7. Rags
If you struggle with finding good cleaning rags, you have got to try these! I bought these from a recommendation by @gocleanco as well, and they are seriously the best! And I use mine strictly for cleaning (except in the bathroom; I use paper towels) and nothing else. Also, they are great because they don’t leave any lint behind! As I said, I use them to clean everything and I usually wait till they are all dirty to wash and disinfect them all in one load.
Kitchen Cleaning Essentials
8. Drain Cleaner
I used to clean my garbage disposal with baking soda and vinegar and I still do sometimes when I don’t have this handy. However, with this product, you can seriously tell the difference in your garbage disposal when you use it. And it not only cleans it, but it takes away the stinky smell!
9. Oven Cleaner
Is your oven overdue for a deep clean? This oven cleaner is the best to clean inside your oven. It makes cleaning the oven so much easier and requires little to no elbow grease!
Bathroom Cleaning Essentials
10. Clorox Disinfecting Spray
If there is one room that needs to be disinfected, it’s the bathroom! So that’s why I love this spray. I use it to disinfect the toilet inside and out, sink, countertops, bathtub, etc. And I use it after I am done scrubbing/cleaning all the surfaces. I spray it and let it sit for the recommended time and then rinse/wipe it off.
11. Toilet Bowl Cleaner
I also love using this toilet bowl cleaner to clean the toilet bowl. It does such a great job!
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