What's Included in a Professional House Cleaning Service in Minnesota? Our Room-by-Room Checklist
When you book a house cleaning service, you should know exactly what you're paying for. Yet many cleaning companies keep it vague: "we'll clean your home." Clean what, exactly?
We believe in being clear. Below is the house cleaning checklist our team follows on every standard visit, room by room, plus what's added in a deep clean and a few things Minnesota homes need that others don't.
Our room-by-room house cleaning service checklist in Minnesota
Kitchen
Wipe and sanitize countertops and backsplash
Clean the outside of appliances: fridge, oven, dishwasher and microwave
Clean inside the microwave
Scrub and shine the sink and faucet
Wipe cabinet fronts and handles
Wipe the stovetop and range hood
Empty trash and replace the liner
Sweep and mop the floor
Bathrooms
Clean and disinfect the toilet, inside and out
Scrub the tub, shower walls and shower door
Clean and polish sinks, faucets and counters
Clean mirrors and glass
Wipe cabinet fronts, towel bars and fixtures
Empty trash
Sweep and mop the floor
Bedrooms
Dust all reachable surfaces, nightstands and dressers
Make beds or change linens (when fresh linens are left out)
Dust picture frames, lamps and decor
Wipe light switches and door handles
Vacuum carpets and rugs, or mop hard floors
Empty trash
Living areas and dining room
Dust furniture, shelves, TV stands and decor
Wipe tables and chairs
Fluff and straighten cushions
Dust lamps, picture frames and window sills
Wipe light switches and door handles
Vacuum carpets, rugs and upholstery surfaces
Mop hard floors
Entryways, hallways and stairs
Dust surfaces and railings
Wipe doors and door handles
Vacuum or mop floors and stairs
Shake out or vacuum entry mats
What a deep clean service adds
A deep clean includes everything above, plus the spots that build up slowly over time:
Baseboards, door frames and doors
Light switches, outlets and vents
Ceiling fans and light fixtures
Window sills, tracks and blinds
Inside the oven and inside empty cabinets
Grout, soap scum and hard-water buildup
Behind and under furniture (where it can be moved)
Most homes need a deep clean for the first visit, then regular cleaning to keep things fresh.
Why Minnesota homes need a little extra attention
Cleaning a home in Minnesota comes with its own challenges:
Salt season: from November to March, road salt and slush get tracked in, leaving white residue on entryway floors and mats. We pay extra attention to entries, mudrooms and hard floors.
Closed-up winters: with windows shut for months, dust builds up faster on vents, fans and baseboards.
Spring thaw: melting snow means muddy boots and pets, so floors and entryways need more care.
Lake and cabin season: sand and dirt come home after summer weekends.
Ready to take cleaning off your plate?
Off to Clean provides house cleaning service in Minnesota following a checklist. We serve Apple Valley, Lakeville, Minneapolis, Saint Paul and nearby cities, from weekly and biweekly visits to one-time deep cleans.
Off to Clean serves Lakeville, Farmington, Apple Valley, Minneaplois, Saint Paul, Burnsville, Rosemount, Prior Lake and nearby cities.
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