Room-by-room house cleaning checklist for Greer homes

The kitchen takes about as long as two bedrooms, and a bathroom takes longer than either. That is the first thing to know about a room-by-room cleaning plan: the time is not spread evenly across the house. Below is the checklist our team follows in Greer homes, written so you can use it yourself or compare it to what any cleaning service promises.

Greer homes run from older houses near Downtown Greer to newer neighborhoods near GSP Airport, across Greenville and Spartanburg counties (ZIPs 29650, 29651, 29652). The rooms differ in size but the order does not. Our house cleaning in Greer follows the same sequence in every home.

• Work from the top down: shelves and fixtures first, floors last
• Dry dust before wet cleaning, so you are not turning dust into streaks
• Use a separate cloth for bathrooms and for the kitchen
• Finish one room completely before starting the next
• Leave the way out for last, so you do not walk on a clean floor

The order is the part people most often get wrong. Mopping before dusting means the dust lands on a wet floor, and cleaning the doorway first means you track it back in.

Kitchen: counters, appliances and floor

Clear the counters, then wipe them and the backsplash. Clean the sink and faucet, then the stovetop, including under the burner grates. Wipe appliance fronts and handles, the microwave exterior and the dishwasher face. Cabinet handles near the stove collect grease faster than anything else, so wipe those on every visit. Empty the trash, sweep, and mop last.

The kitchen is also where pets and kids leave the most behind. If crumbs end up under the toe-kick of the cabinets, run the vacuum attachment along it once a week.

Bathrooms: the slowest rooms in the house

Start with the mirror and light fixture, then work down: vanity, sink, faucet, toilet (including the base), then the shower or tub, then the floor. Wipe the chrome until it shines, because water spots show the moment anyone walks in. Pull the shower curtain or wipe the glass door, and check the corners of the tub where soap builds up.

Wiping the shower door with a squeegee after use makes the weekly clean easier, because water spots never get the chance to dry.

Bedrooms and living areas

1. Strip or straighten the bed and make it with clean linens if you leave them out
2. Dust the headboard, nightstands, dressers and any open shelves
3. Wipe light switches, door handles and the tops of door frames
4. Dust the TV stand and the ceiling fan if you can reach it
5. Vacuum, then mop hard floors by hand

In the living room, lift sofa cushions and vacuum underneath. For a family room with a dog or cat, vacuum the fabric furniture as well as the floor. If pets are the main concern, our article on house cleaning for pet owners in Greer goes deeper.

What is regular cleaning and what is a deep clean?

If your home has not been professionally cleaned in months, the first visit will probably look like the right-hand column. After that, a regular schedule keeps it where it is. You can read more about the second option on the deep cleaning page.

How long does a full clean take, and how much does it cost in Greer?

Time depends on the size of the house, the number of bathrooms, whether pets live there and how often it is cleaned. A home on a weekly schedule moves quickly because there is little build-up. A first visit takes longer because it brings the house up to the maintenance standard.

Price follows the same factors: home size, bedrooms and bathrooms, frequency, pets and kids, and the first-visit work. Perfect Services gives a price only after a free in-home estimate. We visit, see the space and give you an exact figure, with no commitment. Book it on the Greer booking form, call (864) 399-5168 or text (864) 666-8520.

The spots most people miss, and two habits that help

We see the same oversights in house after house: the top of the refrigerator, the tracks of sliding doors, the underside of the toilet seat hinges, the tops of interior door frames, and the light switches that every hand touches. Add them to your list and the house feels cleaner even when the floors have not changed.

Two more habits are worth borrowing from the team. First, take a last look from the doorway before you leave a room: streaks and missed corners show along the baseboard from there. Second, keep supplies in a caddy you carry from room to room, so you never walk back to the kitchen for a cloth. Both save more time than any product. The full list of what we cover is on the house cleaning and maid service page.

If you would rather hand the list off, the same approach works for neighbors across the area, including house cleaning in Duncan. To start the process, send us your details through the free estimate form and we will arrange the visit around your week.

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