The Handbook · Checklists
Cleaning checklists
Practical, tick-as-you-go checklists for the moments that matter most around the home. Your progress is saved in your own browser — nothing is sent anywhere.
How these work
Tick, save, return
Each checklist below is interactive. Tap an item to mark it done and watch the progress bar fill; your ticks are saved locally in your browser, so you can close the page and pick up where you left off. Use the reset button to clear a list and start again.
These are general guides, not exhaustive standards — adapt them to your home, and treat anything involving safety with appropriate care.
Clear and wipe kitchen benchtops
Clean the sink and tapware
Wipe the bathroom basins and surfaces
Clean the toilet and shower
Vacuum high-traffic floors
Mop hard floors
Empty all bins
Change hand and tea towels
Tidy and reset shared living areas
Clear clutter from shared spaces
Wipe entry and high-touch surfaces
Refresh the bathroom for visitors
Set out clean hand towels
Vacuum and spot-clean floors
Empty bins and manage odours
Check the guest seating area
Do a final walk-through at eye level
Read the entry condition report
Remove all belongings and rubbish
Take dated 'before' photographs
Clear access to every surface and fitting
Note detail areas (oven, tracks, skirting)
Confirm the cleaning brief against the report
Arrange any specialist items (carpets, pests) separately
Take dated 'after' photographs
Keep copies of all records
Open up and air the home
Dust high and overlooked surfaces
Clean light fittings and fans
Wipe inside reachable cupboards
Clean window glass and tracks
Refresh soft furnishings
Declutter and donate unused items
Plan any periodic deep clean
Clear and wipe shared desks
Sanitise high-touch points (handles, switches)
Refresh the kitchen and appliances
Restock consumables
Empty bins and recycling
Tidy meeting rooms
Check reception presentation
Note any issues for the cleaning brief
Empty perishable food and bins
Run and empty the dishwasher
Manage laundry and damp towels
Check taps are off and no leaks
Set timers or lighting
Secure windows and doors
Adjust heating/cooling settings
Confirm someone can check in if needed
Confirm access at both properties
Keep essentials and documents separate
Photograph the empty old property
Do a final clean or confirm the clean is booked
Check all rooms, cupboards and outdoor areas
Take final meter readings
Return keys as agreed
Photograph the new property on arrival
Wipe skirting and architraves in main areas
Clean reachable light switches and handles
Descale tapware and showerheads
Wipe inside the microwave and appliance fronts
Vacuum upholstery and under cushions
Clean mirrors and glass
Check and clean range hood filter
Wipe down bins inside and out
Declutter surfaces and floors
Create access behind and beneath furniture
List the overlooked target areas
Clear inside cupboards to be cleaned
Note any delicate surfaces
Confirm scope with the provider
Plan time for the work
Decide the next maintenance interval
Vacuum high-traffic paths regularly
Blot (don't rub) any fresh spills
Note your carpet fibre and care guidance
Address marks early and correctly
Rotate or lift rugs to even wear
Plan periodic professional cleaning
Allow drying time after any wet clean
Vacuum hair from floors and furnishings
Wipe high-contact surfaces
Manage pet bedding and washing
Address accidents promptly and correctly
Manage odours with ventilation
Keep entryways clean from outdoor mess
Plan more frequent carpet attention
A note on storage
Your checklist progress is stored only in your own browser using local storage. It is never transmitted to Silvariano or anyone else, and clearing your browser data will reset it.