The Standard Clean
Our Core Service that Covers Your Weekly Cleaning Tasks
The Standard Clean tackles the regular and routine cleaning tasks performed to maintain a clean and organized home. Our experience and research have shown that the services below are the core cleaning tasks essential for routine cleaning.
We don’t believe in charging you extra for tasks that don’t need to be performed on a routine basis. If you would like to customize The Standard Clean by adding something you do not see on this checklist below, just let us know. We can most likely accomodate.
Kitchen
- Dust reachable lights
- Dust lamps and lampshades
- Dust furniture
- Dust window sills
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
- Dust cabinet and drawer fronts
- Clean countertops and backsplash
- Clean fronts of refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven
- Clean inside and outside of microwave
- Clean stove tops
- Clean sink
- Garbage removal
- Vacuum or sweep and then mop floor
Dining Room
- Dust reachable lights and reachable ceiling fans
- Dust lamps and lampshades
- Dust furniture
- Dust window sills
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
- Wet-clean dining table top
- Spot-clean dining chairs
- Garbage removal
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors
Formal Room
- Dust reachable lights and reachable ceiling fans
- Dust lamps and lampshades
- Dust furniture
- Dust window sills
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
- Garbage removal
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors
Office/Study
- Dust reachable lights and reachable ceiling fans
- Dust lamps, and lampshades
- Dust furniture
- Dust window sills
- Dust pictures, and knick-knacks
- Garbage removal
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors
Bathrooms
- Dust reachable lights
- Dust lamps, and lampshades
- Dust furniture
- Dust window sills
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
- Dust cabinet and drawer fronts
- Clean showers
- Clean tubs
- Clean toilets
- Clean mirrors
- Clean sinks and countertops
- Garbage removal
- Vacuum or sweep and then mop floor
Family Room
- Dust reachable lights
- Dust reachable ceiling fans
- Dust lamps
- Dust lampshadhades
- Dust furniture
- Dust window sills
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
- Garbage removal
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors
Bedrooms
- Make unmade beds
- Change one set of linens if left out (other beds extra)
- Dust reachable lights and reachable ceiling fans
- Dust lamps, lampshades, furniture, and window sills
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
- Garbage removal
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors
Stairs/Entry/Hallway
- Dust reachable lights and reachable ceiling fans
- Dust lamps and lampshades
- Dust furniture
- Dust window sills
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
- Vacuum carpeted areas and mop hard floors
Add-Ons
Baseboards
- Dry Dust exposed baseboards
Blinds Dry Dusting
- Dry dust except mini-blinds
Hours of Organizing
- When you need help with organization
Fold Loads of Laundry
- Laundry must be dry and in the dryer
Inside Oven
- Self-cleaning option must be run the day before
Inside Refrigerator
- Including shelves, drawers, and racks
- Fridge must be at least 75% empty
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What is The Standard Clean?
The Standard Clean refers to the regular and routine cleaning tasks performed to maintain a clean and organized home. Here’s a general overview of what The Standard Clean includes:
Dusting. Removing dust from surfaces, including furniture, shelves, and decorative items.
Vacuuming or Sweeping. Cleaning floors to remove dirt, dust, and debris.
Mopping. Washing floors with a mop and appropriate cleaning solution. For hardwood floors, we use a pH-neutral cleaning solution that is perfectly safe for your beautiful hardwood floors.
Kitchen Cleaning. Cleaning kitchen surfaces, appliances, and wiping down countertops.
Bathroom Cleaning. Cleaning and sanitizing toilets, sinks, showers, and other bathroom fixtures.
Surface Wiping. Wiping down surfaces, such as tables, countertops, and other frequently touched areas.
Trash Removal. Emptying waste bins and disposing of trash.
Bedroom Cleaning. Making beds, changing bed linens, and tidying up bedrooms.
General Tidying. Organizing and putting away items that may be out of place.
It’s important to note that the specific tasks can be adjusted based on individual needs and priorities. Some people may include additional tasks such as cleaning out the refrigerator, dusting blinds, or organizing closets in their standard house cleaning routine. Additionally, the frequency of standard house cleaning can vary, with some people doing these tasks weekly, bi-weekly, or on a different schedule that suits their lifestyle.
How often should you clean your home?
The frequency of cleaning your home can depend on various factors, including your lifestyle, the size of your home, whether you have pets or allergies, and personal preferences. Here are some general guidelines for the frequency of different cleaning tasks:
Daily Cleaning Tasks:
- Make beds
- Wipe down kitchen surfaces
- Wash dishes and kitchen utensils
- Sweep or vacuum high-traffic areas
Weekly Cleaning Tasks:
- Vacuum or sweep all floors
- Mop hard floors
- Clean bathroom surfaces, including sinks, countertops, and mirrors
- Change bed linens
- Dust surfaces throughout the home
- Empty and clean trash bins
- Wipe down kitchen appliances and inside the microwave
Monthly Cleaning Tasks:
- Dust and clean light fixtures
- Clean windows and window sills
- Vacuum or clean baseboards
- Vacuum and rotate mattresses
- Clean out kitchen cabinets and drawers
- Deep clean carpets and rugs
- Clean and sanitize garbage disposal
Seasonal or Occasional Cleaning Tasks:
- Clean vents and ducts
- Wash windows and screens
- Clean and organize closets
- Clean and inspect the fireplace
- Clean gutters and downspouts
- Clean outdoor furniture
It’s important to note that these are general guidelines, and you may need to adjust the frequency based on your specific circumstances. Some people may prefer to do a little cleaning every day to maintain a consistently clean home, while others may prefer a more intensive cleaning session once a week. The key is to find a cleaning routine that fits your schedule and keeps your living space comfortable and healthy.
The Standard Clean addresses The Weekly Cleaning Tasks, as you can see.