Skip to content 
Detailed House Cleaning Checklists for Every Cleaning Type
At Mission Maids, every clean follows detailed house cleaning checklists so nothing is missed. Browse our standard, deep, and move-in/move-out packages below — or let us know if you need something custom.
| Task | Silver | Gold | Diamond Deep | Move-In/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove cobwebs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust window sills | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust furniture | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean countertops | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean sink and fixtures | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean stovetop exterior | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean doors of fridge, oven, and dishwasher | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remove trash | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vacuum or sweep & mop floors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust reachable lights | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dust cabinet and drawer fronts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Clean inside and outside of microwave | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Cabinet exteriors wet-wiped and scrubbed where needed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Range hood cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Top of refrigerator wet-wiped | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Doors, Door Trim, Doorknobs | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light switches cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light fixtures wet-wiped within reach | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Window sills wet-wiped | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Baseboards dusted | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Dust blinds | ✔ |
| Task | Silver | Gold | Diamond Deep | Move-In/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove cobwebs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust window sills | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust furniture | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean shower/tub surfaces | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean and sanitize toilet | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean sink and fixtures | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean countertops | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean mirrors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remove trash | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vacuum or sweep & mop floors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust reachable lights, lamps, and lampshades | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dust pictures and knick-knacks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dust cabinet and drawer fronts | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Cabinet exteriors wet-wiped and scrubbed where needed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Shower door track scrubbed | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Top of refrigerator wet-wiped | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Doors, Door Trim, Doorknobs | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light switches cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light fixtures wet-wiped within reach | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Window sills wet-wiped | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Baseboards dusted | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Dust blinds | ✔ | |||
| Dust cabinet and drawer interiors | ✔ |
| Task | Silver | Gold | Diamond Deep | Move-In/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove cobwebs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust window sills | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust furniture | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Clean dining table top | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remove trash | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vacuum or sweep & mop floors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust reachable ceiling fans | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust reachable lights | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust lamps and lampshades | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust pictures and knick-knacks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Spot clean dining chairs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Doors, Door Trim, Doorknobs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Light switches cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Light fixtures wet-wiped within reach | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Ceiling fans wet-wiped within reach | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Window sills wet-wiped | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Baseboards dusted | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Dust blinds | ✔ |
| Task | Silver | Gold | Diamond Deep | Move-In/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove cobwebs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust window sills | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust furniture | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remove trash | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vacuum or sweep & mop floors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust reachable lights, lamps, and lampshades | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dust pictures and knick-knacks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Doors, Door Trim, Doorknobs | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light switches cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light fixtures wet-wiped within reach | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Window sills wet-wiped | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Baseboards dusted | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Dust blinds | ✔ | |||
| Dust banisters and handrails | ✔ | |||
| Clean entry and exit glass doors | ✔ |
| Task | Silver | Gold | Diamond Deep | Move-In/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove cobwebs | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust window sills | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust furniture | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Remove trash | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Vacuum or sweep & mop floors | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dust reachable lights, lamps, and lampshades | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Dust pictures and knick-knacks | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Make beds by request | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Change one set of linens by request (other sets extra) | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Doors, Door Trim, Doorknobs | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light switches cleaned | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Light fixtures wet-wiped within reach | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Window sills wet-wiped | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Baseboards dusted | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Dust blinds | ✔ | |||
| Dust banisters and handrails | ✔ | |||
| Clean entry and exit glass doors | ✔ |
| Task | Silver | Gold | Diamond Deep | Move-In/Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baseboards | ✔ | ✔ | Included | Included |
| Blinds | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Included |
| Inside Refrigerator | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Interior Glass Windows | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inside Oven | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Inside Dishwasher | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Folding Loads of Laundry | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
Helpful Resources & Cleaning Guides
Here’s a collection of trusted external resources we recommend if you want to dive deeper into home cleaning, maintenance, and organization.
Helpful Resources & Checklists
Here’s a handpicked selection of trusted guides and checklists from reputable sources to help you maintain a cleaner home:
- Martha Stewart Home Cleaning Schedule – A popular weekly and seasonal cleaning planner.
- Ultimate Deep Cleaning House Checklist – Comprehensive room-by-room deep cleaning guide.
- Ultimate Home Maintenance Checklist – Great for long-term home care beyond regular cleaning.
Ready for a Professional Clean?
Our team follows these detailed checklists on every job to ensure nothing is missed. Book your cleaning online or explore our services in Raleigh, Cary, Apex, and surrounding areas.
On a Mission to Make Your Life Easier.
We are Mission Maids.
Silver Essentials
- Quick, budget-friendly clean for a fresh home every week.
Everywhere
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust window sills
- Dust furniture
- Remove trash
- Vacuum carpets
- Vacuum or sweep and mop hard floors
Kitchen
- Clean countertops
- Clean sink and fixtures
- Clean stovetop exterior
- Clean fridge doors, oven doors, and dishwasher door
Bathrooms
- Clean shower/tub surfaces
- Clean mirrors
- Clean sink and fixtures
- Clean and sanitize toilet and toilet area
- Clean countertops
Extras
- Dust Baseboards
- Dust Blinds
- Inside Dishwasher
- Inside Refrigerator
- Inside Oven
- Inside Windows
Gold Standard
- Thorough weekly clean for a spotless, worry-free home.
- Everything in the Silver Essentials plus
Everywhere
- Dust reachable ceiling fans
- Dust reachable lights, lamps, and lampshades
- Dust pictures and knick-knacks
Kitchen
- Dust cabinet and drawer fronts
- Clean fronts of refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven
- Clean inside and outside microwave
Bathrooms
- Dust cabinet and drawer fronts
Dining Rooms
- Clean dining table top
- Spot clean dining chairs
Bedrooms
- Make unmade beds
- Change one set of linens (other beds extra)
Extras
- Baseboards
- Blinds
- Changing additional linens
- Fold Loads of Laundry
- Wash dishes
- Inside Refrigerator
- Inside Oven
- Inside Windows
Diamond Deep
- Seasonal deep clean for a showroom-ready home.
Everywhere
- Doors, Door Trim, and Doorknobs
- Light switches cleaned
- Cobwebs dusted within reach
- Light fixtures dusted and wet-wiped within reach
- Ceiling fans dusted and wet-wiped within reach
- Window sills wet-wiped
- Baseboards dusted
Kitchen
- Cabinet exteriors wet-wiped and scrubbed where needed
- Range hood cleaned
- Top of refrigerator wet-wiped
Bathrooms
- Cabinet exteriors wet-wiped and scrubbed where needed
- Shower door track scrubbed
Extras
- Blinds
- Inside Refrigerator
- Inside Oven
- Inside Windows
The Move-In & Move-Out Clean
Everywhere
- Remove cobwebs
- Dust reachable light fixtures and light switches
- Dust ceiling fans
- Clean door knobs
- Dust and clean window sills and window ledges
- Dust blinds
- Dust baseboards
- Dust banisters and handrails
- Clean entry and exit glass doors
- Remove trash
- Vacuum carpets
- Vacuum or sweep and mop hard floors
Kitchen
- Clean countertops
- Clean sink and fixtures
- Dust cabinet and drawer interiors and exteriors
- Clean inside and outside microwave
- Clean stove and oven exterior only
Bathrooms
- Dust cabinet and drawer interiors and exteriors
- Clean mirrors
- Clean tubs and showers
- Clean and sanitize toilet and toilet area
Extras
- Deep Clean Baseboards
- Deep Clean Cabinets and Drawers Inside and Out
- Inside Dishwasher
- Inside Refrigerator
- Inside Oven
- Inside Windows