Standard Cleaning Checklist

Our Standard Cleaning Checklist is composed of 40-points and its designed to be as thorough as it gets! Every corner, nook, and cranny is checked to make sure that your receives a thorough and effective cleaning by the Harmony Cleaning team.


All appointments booked without Extras are Standard Cleanings.

Kitchen

  • Clean exterior of ALL appliances

  • Tables/bar tops/chairs

  • Countertops & backsplash

  • Sink

  • Empty trash

  • Clean exterior of cabinets (fingerprints)

  • Faucet

  • Cabinet fixtures

  • Vacuum Floors

  • Sweep and Mop Floors

  • Load the dishwasher (if applicable)

Bathroom

  • Clean tub/shower tiles

  • Clean and disinfect toilets

  • Clean cabinet fixtures

  • Clean countertops

  • Cabinet doors

  • Sink

  • Sweep and Mop floors

  • Empty trash

  • Clean mirror

  • Faucet

  • Vacuum (if applicable)

Living Room

  • Clean Exterior Surfaces – Center Table, Tv Stand, Chairs

  • Sweep and Mop Floors

  • Cleaning of Window Sills, Glass of Window and Window Frame

  • Wiping of Pictures Frames, Laps, Exposed Surfaces

  • Basic Organization

Bedrooms

  • Make bed(s)

  • Wiping of Exposed Surfaces

  • Dust and wipe lamps

  • Dust picture frames (if applicable)

  • Vacuum (if applicable)

  • Basic Organization

  • Clean mirrors (if applicable)

  • Empty trash

  • Cleaning of Windows, Window Sills, and Frame of Window

Living Room

  • Clean Exterior Surfaces – Center Table, Tv Stand, Chairs

  • Sweep and Mop Floors

  • Cleaning of Window Sills, Glass of Window and Window Frame

  • Wiping of Pictures Frames, Laps, Exposed Surfaces

  • Basic Organization

Other Common Areas

  • Arrange cushions

  • Dust any décor

  • Dust all table tops

  • Mop (if applicable)

  • Vacuum (if applicable)

  • Load dishwasher (if applicable)

  • Clean mirrors

  • Basic Organization (< 5 Minutes)

  • Empty trash

Standard Cleaning Checklist

Our Deep Cleaning Checklist includes everything in a Standard Clean and more!

  • Interior and Exterior Cabinet Wipe down

  • Interior and Exterior Microwave Cleaning and Sanitizing.

  • Interior and Exterior Oven and Stove Top

  • Interior and Exterior Refrigerator

  • Inside and Outside of Dishwasher

  • Wall Cleaning

  • Baseboards

  • Ceiling Fans

  • Vents

  • Remove ashes from the fireplace.

  • Closet doors and interior closet clean.

  • Scrubbing of Bathroom Tub and Shower

  • All doors and handles

  • Light Fixtures

  • Light Switches

  • Outlet cleaning and sanitizing

  • Sweep out the Garage

  • Disinfect the entire home

  • Every nook and cranny in the home! 😉

FAQS

What is a referral agency?

We search far and wide for the best cleaning technicians in Essex, Union, and Middlesex county New Jersey. Then when you sign up on our website, we connect you with these highly-vetted workers and provide you with a flat-rate, easily customizable experience.We are NOT a gig platform at all. These domestic maids and cleaners independently set their rates with us and have their own book of clients. We do all the heavy lifting to vet the workers for your benefit.

How much does a residential cleaning cost?

The cost of house cleaning services in New Jersey can vary depending on the size and condition of your home, as well as the region in which you live. Generally speaking, you can expect to pay anywhere from $30 to $70 per hour for a professional house cleaner. If you’re looking to save money on house cleaning, there are a few things you can do. First, consider tackling some of the less time-consuming tasks yourself, such as dusting and sweeping. You can also try recruiting friends and family members to help out with larger projects or deep-cleaning tasks. Finally, be sure to keep your home tidy between cleanings; this will help reduce the amount of time and labor required to clean it properly.

What is the difference between a standard and a deep cleaning service?

A house deep cleaning is a professional and thorough process of cleaning the entire home, which includes rooms, hallways, and stairways. The purpose of a deep clean is to remove dust, grime, and dirt that has been collected over time. During this process all surfaces are cleaned thoroughly, paying attention to areas that may not be regularly cleaned such as baseboards, door frames, window sills, and any other hard-to-reach areas in the home. Deep cleaning should include vacuuming carpets with high performance vacuum cleaner, washing windows (within reach) inside and out, and dusting moldings (within reach) and furniture surfaces.

See the full checklist for standard and deep cleanings here.

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