o Empty trash and put in a new liner

o Long dust all high areas (check behind doors)

o Dust fan blades and light fixtures

o Clean counters – pick up and wipe underneath everything

o Spot clean cabinet doors and sanitize hardware

o Wipe down kitchen table and chairs; place chairs uniformly around the table

o Clean microwave, inside and out

o Clean stove-top, burner grates, and knobs

o Wipe down exterior of oven and interior door glass; hand wipe floor under oven

o Clean and polish oven hood; clean top, under, and soak grease traps as needed

o Spot clean the front, top, and sides of fridge; remove and clean water tray; hand wipe floor under fridge

o Dishwasher: wipe down exterior; open and wipe down the top of the door

o Wash dishes in the sink if less than five

o Scrub and disinfect sink(s); wipe dry

o Clean soap dish/dispenser (BE CAREFUL – it can be slippery)

o Backsplash: wipe down; pay extra attention to the backsplash behind the stovetop

o Dust and wipe down between appliances and walls as needed

o Wipe down small appliances such as toasters/toaster ovens; empty the crumb trays

o Fold dish towel(s) and hang on oven handle or place neatly on counter

o Check that stainless steel is oiled, dry and streak free

o Spot clean walls, especially near trash can

o Spot clean doors and door casings

o Clean switch plates and outlet covers as needed

o Dust artwork and picture frames

o Wipe windowsills and ledges

o Wipe baseboards

o Dust both sides and underneath blinds and shutters

o Vacuum rugs and floor underneath

o Long dust for cobwebs and get under cabinets

o Vacuum and mop floors; check for debris and cobwebs under cabinets; check corners of floors