Lista de Limpieza para la Casa

HOUSE CLEANING CHECK LIST

ROOM KITCHEN CHORES load dishwasher (including dog bowls) wipe out microwave wipe out and clean out frig clean out and re-organize pantry clean stove and oven clean sink wipe off cabinet doors wipe off counter tops shake out kitchen rugs wipe off baseboards sweep floor mop floor washcannisters and appliances if needed LIVING ROOM organize clutter dust furniture, pics, and blinds clean ceiling fan windex coffee table, entertainment center, and kitchen table clean windows wipe down baseboards vacuum febreeze furniture clean out magazine rack organize coat closet HALF BATH dust lights, pictures, and blinds scrub toilet wash towels and rugs windex mirror clean window clean sink wipe off counters wipe baseboards sweep floor mop floor OUTSIDE sweep front porch sweep back porch clean patio furniture sweep garage STAIRS/OFFICE organize clutter, clear off desk, empty trash

dust furniture and pictures wipe off baseboards vacume MASTER BEDROOM organize clutter, pick up clothes wash sheets if needed dust furniture and blinds clean ceiling fan wipe off baseboards vacuum MASTER BATH organize clutter, put away toiletries dust lights, pictures, and blinds wash towels and bath mats clean tub clean shower wipe off sinks and counters windex mirror scrub toilet empty trash wipe off baseboards sweep floor mop floor GUEST BEDROOM organize clutter clean ceiling fan wash sheets if needed dust furniture, pictures, bookshelves, and blinds clean window wipe off baseboards vacuum organize any clutter empty trash clean windows dust pictures, lights, and blinds wash towels and rugs if needed scrub toilet windex mirror wipe down sinks and counters wipe off baseboards clean tub and shower mop floor wipe off top of washer and dryer sweep beside appliancese wipe off "gunk" from under lid throw away empty boxes or containers make sure all clothes are put away

GUEST BATH

LAUNDRY ROOM

Kitchen: Countertops - Concentrate on remembering where objects are located, move all objects off of , wash counter, clean, shine and replace objects in their proper position Stove - Drip pans - remove, soak (if necessary), clean, re-foil (if appropriate), replace Top / front / sides (if reachable) / fan / control panel - clean and shine Clean interior if requested by client. Normally, you will not run self - cleaning ovens through their cycle as you may not be able to finish the job when the cycle is complete because the cleaning cycle takes more time than you have at the job site. Refrigerator - top / sides / front - including the usually removable grill (toe plate) and, if requested, the interior. Microwave - inside / outside / top Dishwasher - inside and outside. Garbage Compactor - clean outside. Empty it and clean inside if requested by customer. Small Appliances - clean and shine, dump toaster out Cutting Board(s) - pull out and clean. Cabinet Fronts and Edges - clean, shine hardware. If made of wood, customer may request a coat of "Liquid Gold" or something similar be applied. Sink and Faucets - scrub and shine, include stoppers and top of drain

 Use 'Comet' for porcelain or 'Barkeeper's Friend' for stainless steel, shine with 'Windex' Windows - glass, sills / tracks - clean glass and frame, shine hardware Baseboards - clean. If made of wood, customer may request a coat of "Liquid Gold" or something similar be applied. Light Fixtures - disassemble, if appropriate, clean, shine Floor - remove everything on surface. Pay attention to where the removed items were before you moved them. Sweep and mop. Inspect your job after it has dried. Check the edges and corners carefully. Put back everything that you moved off the floor - back where you found it. Bathroom: Light Fixtures - disassemble (if appropriate), clean and shine Shower / Tub Area - scrub clean, thoroughly rinse, shine hardware Shower Doors - scrub clean, shine hardware, frames Sinks - scrub clean, shine hardware Soap Dish - clean and shine Mirror - clean glass, shine hardware Pictures - clean glass and dust frames. Be careful ... sometimes picture frames are not hung very well. Hang onto them while cleaning. Countertops / Shelves - concentrate on remembering where objects are located, remove everything off of, clean and shine, clean and replace objects. Be careful ... sometimes hanging shelves are not attached to the wall very well. Hang onto the shelf while cleaning.

 Cabinet Fronts and Edges - clean, shine hardware. If made of wood, customer may request a coat of "Liquid Gold" (always supplied by customer) or something similar be applied. Toilets - clean inside and entire outside, around base Floor - remove everything off of surface, sweep or vacuum with hose and then scrub Towels - re-hang nicely or replace, if obviously soiled Dusting: Furniture - remove surface objects, dust surface and objects, replace objects Window Shades (blinds), Table Legs, Chair Legs, Pictures on Walls remember to dust these Door Frames, Window Ledges, Baseboards - remember to dust these Television - top / sides / back, use 'Windex' sprayed on a paper-towel to clean the screen Cob Webs - remove them where ever they are Floors: Entry Ways - sweep and mop if uncarpeted, vacuum if carpeted. Move plants, benches, etc., out of the way. If an item can't be moved, clean behind it and under it. Other Uncarpeted Areas - sweep and mop Carpeted Areas - move all easily-moved furniture, clean cushions with vacuum attachment (if available) or brush, vacuum surfaces including stairs. Careful not to bump into furniture with vacuum.

 Throw Rugs - notice their position, take rugs outside and shake if not too heavy (clean with vacuum if too heavy to shake outside) replace in their proper place (normally, just where you found them) NOTE: Many customers will expect their floors to be scrubbed on hands and knees rather than just mopped. The type of floor surface will sometimes dictate whether or not a floor can just be mopped versus scrubbed with a brush or rag on hands and knees. Miscellaneous Jobs: Sliding Doors - clean glass inside and out, clean frame and tracks Laundry / Inside Window Glass (easily reached) - if requested by customer and pre-approved by management Porches - Front / Back - sweep, shake out door mat, if there is time or requested by customer

Kitchen and Breakfast Area

Take apart microwave and clean inside and outside of microwave Take apart stove top (Gas & Electric) and clean grills, drip pans, and burners Open oven door and clean door ledge Remove, wash, and replace knobs Clean ledge between oven door and broiler/drawer Dust light fixtures & ceiling fans (within reasonable reach) Spot clean cupboard facings Move items on counter tops, clean underneath Clean items before replacing Polish non-Formica counter tops Scrub faucets Polish faucets Scrub around sink

Bathroom Area
Dust pictures and frames on walls Detail grout in shower Scrub and rinse shower tiles Bleach shower pan Scrub shower door crevices Remove hard water spots on glass shower doors and walls Remove soap scum from tub Wipe light fixtures Dust towel racks & toilet paper holder Refold towels (tri-fold) Shake small area rugs (vacuum only with release of liability) Clean mirror(s) Scrub all faucets Polish all faucets Remove stains in sink(s) if possible without damaging Move items on counter tops, clean

 Remove stains in sink(s) if possible without damaging Clean top of refrigerator (within reach) Open refrigerator door and clean interior edges. Clean front of dishwasher and top of door Wipe tabletops, hutches, buffets, etc. Wipe chairs and/or bar stools Clean sliding glass doors inside and outside (weather permitting), the frame and its handle. Empty trash can, replace trash bag, clean exterior of trash can Vacuum floor Mop / scrub floor

underneath Clean items before replacing Polish non-Formica counter tops Scrub faucets Polish faucets Scrub around sink Spot clean cupboard facings Scrub and disinfect toilets Remove hard water rings in toilet (if possible without scratching) Empty trash can, replace trash bag, clean exterior of trash can Vacuum floors Wipe baseboards Clean floors by hand

Bedroom and General Areas

Make all unmade beds Change sheets if 2nd set of sheets is left out Dust light fixtures & ceiling fans (within reasonable reach) Dust all furniture and collectibles on furniture Dust lampshades Dust picture frames, TV screens (excludes LCD or plasma), and other glass items Clean all mirrors Dust dryer lint from washer and dryer tops Wipe banister handrail Dust banister base Vacuum fireplace hearth Clean fireplace hearth by hand Wipe window sills Vacuum floors Mop floors