House Deep Cleaning Checklist: Complete Room-by-Room Guide

Use this comprehensive house deep cleaning checklist to ensure every corner of your Melbourne home gets the thorough attention it deserves. Whether you're doing it yourself or preparing for professional house deep cleaning service, this guide covers everything. Not sure when you need deep cleaning? We've got you covered.

Kitchen Deep Cleaning Checklist

Clean inside oven (remove racks, scrub interior, degrease)

Deep clean rangehood and filters

Clean inside microwave (remove turntable, scrub walls)

Empty and clean inside refrigerator and freezer

Clean inside dishwasher (filter, seals, spray arms)

Degrease all cabinet exteriors and handles

Clean inside cabinets and drawers

Scrub tile grout and backsplash

Deep clean sink and faucet (remove limescale)

Clean behind and under appliances

Wipe down all countertops and surfaces

Clean light fixtures and ceiling fans

Wash windows and window sills

Mop floors including corners and edges

Bathroom Deep Cleaning Checklist

Scrub and disinfect toilet (bowl, seat, base, behind)

Deep clean shower and bathtub (remove soap scum)

Scrub tile grout with specialized cleaner

Clean and descale shower head

Polish mirrors and glass surfaces

Deep clean sink and faucet (remove limescale)

Clean inside cabinets and drawers

Wipe down all cabinet exteriors

Clean exhaust fan and vent

Wash windows and window sills

Clean light fixtures

Scrub floors including corners

Remove and wash bath mats

Empty and clean trash bin

Bedrooms Deep Cleaning Checklist

Dust and wipe all surfaces (dressers, nightstands)

Clean inside wardrobes and drawers

Vacuum under beds and furniture

Clean behind furniture (move if possible)

Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures

Wipe down doors and door frames

Clean window sills and tracks

Wash windows (inside)

Vacuum or mop floors thoroughly

Clean baseboards and skirting boards

Remove cobwebs from corners and ceiling

Wipe down switches and power points

Clean mirrors

Vacuum curtains or blinds

Living Areas Deep Cleaning Checklist

Dust all surfaces including shelves and decorations

Clean behind and under furniture

Vacuum upholstery and cushions

Clean TV screens and electronics

Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures

Wipe down doors and door frames

Clean window sills and tracks

Wash windows (inside)

Vacuum or mop floors thoroughly

Clean baseboards and skirting boards

Remove cobwebs from corners

Wipe down switches and power points

Clean air vents and returns

Vacuum curtains or clean blinds

General House Deep Cleaning Tasks

Remove all cobwebs throughout the house

Dust all light fixtures and ceiling fans

Clean all doors and door frames

Wipe down all baseboards and skirting boards

Clean all window sills and tracks

Wash all interior windows

Wipe down all switches and power points

Clean air vents and returns

Empty all bins and clean them

Vacuum all floors including edges

Mop all hard floors

Spot clean walls where needed

Clean laundry area thoroughly

Organize and tidy as you go

Pro Tips for Using This Checklist

• Start from top to bottom in each room (dust falls down)
• Work from one side of the room to the other systematically
• Tackle one room at a time to avoid feeling overwhelmed
• Allow extra time for heavily soiled areas
• Consider hiring professional house deep cleaning service to save time and get better results
• Wondering about the cost? Check our complete pricing guide
• Want to know what professionals include in their service?