What We Do


Kitchens

  • Counters
  • Appliance surfaces (large and small)
  • Sinks
  • Inside the microwave
  • Tables and chairs
  • Spot-check cabinet fronts
  • Dust applicable surfaces
  • Clean the floor

Bathrooms

  • Counters
  • Mirrors
  • Toilets
  • Tubs
  • Showers
  • Sinks
  • Towel bars
  • Toilet-paper holders
  • Spot-check cabinet fronts
  • Vacuum and mop or hand-wash floors
  • Shake throw rugs outside

Dusting and Vacuuming

  • Dust: Windowsills, furniture, shelves, tables, chairs, lamps
  • Spot-check electrical cover plates
  • Vacuum and mop: Living areas, home offices, recreation rooms, bedrooms, hallways, entries

Wastebaskets

  • Empty wastebaskets

Beds

  • Make or change beds (optional)

Special Projects

These tasks are normally rotated based on client preference or as time permits:

  • Remove cobwebs
  • Dust or wipe baseboards
  • Clean ovens
  • Clean cabinet fronts
  • Clean inside refrigerators
  • Polish furniture
  • Wash woodwork
  • Clean out fireplaces (when ashes are cold)
  • Vacuum upholstered furniture
  • Vacuum drapes or other window coverings
  • Dust or wash blinds
  • Dust or wash shutters
  • Dust or wash ceiling fans
  • Scrub grout
  • Clean inside cabinets and drawers (typically on vacancy cleanings)
  • Clean light fixtures
  • General glass cleaning: Your housekeeper can clean select windows (e.g., over the kitchen sink or sliding doors).