The Ultimate Deep Cleaning Checklist: Room-by-Room Guide for a Sparkling Home
Feeling overwhelmed by the thought of a full-house deep clean? You’re definitely not alone. Weekly maintenance helps keep things under control, but only a true deep cleaning can eliminate the grime, dust, grease, and buildup hiding in places you probably haven’t touched in months.
This room-by-room guide gives you a simple, printable deep cleaning checklist that makes the process easier, faster, and more effective. And if you decide you don’t want to tackle all of this yourself, Blank Space Cleaning would love to handle it for you — and we guarantee our work 100%.
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What’s the Difference Between Deep Cleaning and Regular Cleaning?
Regular cleaning focuses on the visible areas of your home — wiping down counters, vacuuming floors, and picking up clutter.
Deep cleaning goes far beyond surface-level tasks. It includes scrubbing grout, washing baseboards, cleaning inside appliances, dusting vents and fans, removing limescale, moving furniture, and tackling buildup that regular cleaning can’t touch.
Most homeowners do deep cleaning seasonally, and it makes a huge difference in how fresh and healthy your home feels.
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Room-by-Room Deep Cleaning Checklist
Below is a complete, easy-to-follow guide for every major area of your home.
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1. Kitchen Deep Clean
The kitchen collects grease, food residue, bacteria, and odors more than any other space. A deep clean here makes a dramatic impact.
Appliances & Cabinets
Clean the oven and range, using the self-clean cycle or manual scrubbing. Soak oven racks in hot, soapy water.
Empty the refrigerator and freezer completely, toss expired food, and wipe down shelves, drawers, and interior walls.
Steam-clean the microwave with vinegar and water, then wipe.
Run a dishwasher cleaning cycle and scrub the filter.
Remove and soak the vent hood filter to eliminate grease buildup.
Wipe cabinet fronts with a degreaser and clean the tops of tall cabinets.
Surfaces, Storage & Floors
Empty and wipe pantry shelves, vacuum crumbs, and reorganize items.
Wipe and sanitize small appliances like coffee makers, toasters, and air fryers.
Scrub grout lines on floors and backsplashes.
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2. Bathroom Deep Clean
Bathrooms need extra attention due to moisture, soap scum, and mineral buildup.
Shower, Tub & Vanity
Scrub grout to remove mildew and soap scum.
Wash shower curtains or replace plastic liners.
Descale showerheads and faucets by soaking them in white vinegar.
Use a pumice stone to remove toilet rings; clean the base and sides thoroughly.
Remove the exhaust fan cover and vacuum out dust.
Additional Bathroom Areas
Clean mirrors and glass shower doors until streak-free.
Empty drawers and cabinets, wipe down the interiors, and reorganize toiletries.
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3. Bedrooms & Living Spaces Deep Clean
These spaces often collect dust, allergens, and buildup you don’t notice until it’s gone.
Furniture & Fabrics
Vacuum all sides of mattresses, deodorize with baking soda, and rotate or flip them.
Wash curtains or carefully dust blinds.
Vacuum sofas, chairs, and rugs using upholstery attachments.
Wash or refresh throw blankets and decorative pillows.
Hidden Dust & High-Touch Surfaces
Wipe every baseboard and door trim for a dramatic visual improvement.
Dust ceiling fans, light fixtures, bulbs, and covers.
Spot-clean walls to remove fingerprints and scuffs.
Clean door handles, switches, and door frames.
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Deep Cleaning Essentials You’ll Want to Have on Hand
Microfiber cloths
All-purpose cleaner
Glass cleaner
Degreaser
Vinegar and baking soda
Grout brush
Scrub brushes
Vacuum with attachments
Mop and bucket
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Want a Truly Sparkling Home Without the Stress?
Deep cleaning takes time — a lot of time — and it’s physically demanding. If you’d rather enjoy the results without doing the scrubbing, Blank Space Cleaning is here for you.
We offer:
✨ Deep Cleaning
✨ Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning
✨ Post-Renovation Cleaning
✨ Window Cleaning
✨ Standard Maintenance Cleaning
We guarantee every job and would love to make your home shine from top to bottom.
Let us take the stress off your shoulders and give you the fresh, sparkling home you deserve.