Cleaning Checklist

How to use this cleaning checklist

1. Declutter first. It is much easier to clean a surface you can see. If a room is overwhelming, try our decluttering challenge timer.
2. Work top to bottom. Dust and wipe high surfaces first, floors last, so dirt falls where you have not cleaned yet.
3. Work in one direction. Go around the room clockwise so you do not miss or repeat spots.
4. Do one room at a time. Finishing a room feels good and keeps you going.

Checklist or cleaning schedule?

A checklist tells you what to clean in a room. A schedule tells you when. Use the checklist for a proper clean, and pair it with a daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedule so it becomes a routine instead of a one-off.

If you would rather not track it on paper at all, TrulyTidy turns your rooms and tasks into a to-do list that shows what is due today.