Checklist
Thank you for choosing As You Like It for your home cleaning needs. We have compiled a list of common cleaning supplies and a sample priority checklist for your use. The right supplies and a good list will ensure that your cleaning experience with us will be a happy one and provide your housekeeper with the tools necessary to do his/her job. Should you have any questions regarding the items on this list, please contact us.
Suggested Priority List
- Kitchen/Laundry Room
- Clean fronts of cabinets
- Clean all appliances
- Clean items/small appliances on counters
- Disinfect counters
- Clean sink & shine faucets
- Clean outside of washer & dryer
- Dust baseboards, then Vacuum & Mop floors
- Move light furniture and area rugs to clean floor
- Shake area rugs outside before replacing on clean floor
- Empty trash
- Bathrooms
- Clean toilet, tub, shower & tile
- Clean glass, mirrors & shine faucets
- Dust picture frames & knick-knacks
- Clean towel racks & straighten towels
- Dust baseboards, then Vacuum & Mop floor
- Move light furniture and area rugs to clean floor
- Shake area rugs outside before replacing on clean floor
- Empty trash
- Entry/Living Areas/Bedrooms
- Make Bed
- Cobweb corners & dust ceiling fans, light fixtures and vents
- Dust window blinds & sills
- Polish furniture
- Clean glass, mirrors and glass doors
- Vacuum furniture with attachments
- Dust baseboards, then vacuum & mop floor
- Move light furniture and area rugs to clean floor
- Shake area rugs outside before replacing on clean floor
- Empty trash.
- If Time…
- Wipe out inside of refrigerator
- Clean outdoor patio furniture
- Sweep front walkway
- Sweep patio area
Suggested Supplies
- Equipment
- Vacuum with attachments
- Mop & Bucket
- Supply Caddy
- Broom & Dustpan
- Paper Towels, Rags, Sponges
- General Surfaces
- Glass (Windex, Sprayway, Etc.)
- Stone/Granite (Weiman, 409, Etc.)
- All Purpose Cleaner (Mr.Clean, Pine Sol, Etc.)
- Dusting
- Extension Duster
- Microfiber Cloths
- Dusting Spray/Polish (Pledge, Endust, Etc.)
- Special Surfaces
- Magic Erasers
- Leather Cleaner (Weiman, Zep, Etc.)
- Mildew Remover (Clorox, Lysol, Etc.)
- Wood Floor (Bona, Orange Glo, Etc.)
- Laminate Floor (Armstrong, Zep, Etc.)
- Stainless Steel (Weiman, Sprayway, Etc.)
- Scrubbing Cleanser (Soft Scrub, Comet, Etc.)
- Toiler Bowl Cleaner & Wand (Lysol, Clorox, Etc.)
