Every cleaning visit from Paula’s Cleaning Services follows our detailed checklist so you always know what to expect. No shortcuts, no skipped rooms. Just a thorough, consistent clean every single time.
Kitchen
- Wipe down all countertops and backsplash
- Clean stovetop burners, grates, and drip pans
- Clean exterior of all appliances (microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, oven)
- Clean interior of microwave
- Wipe down cabinet fronts and handles
- Clean and sanitize sink and faucets
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
- Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Sweep and mop floors
- Empty and wipe down trash can exterior
Bathrooms
- Scrub and disinfect toilet bowl, seat, lid, base, and tank exterior
- Scrub and disinfect shower and/or bathtub
- Clean glass shower doors or shower curtain
- Clean and polish all mirrors
- Wipe down sink, vanity, and countertop
- Wipe cabinet fronts and medicine cabinet exterior
- Sanitize all faucets and handles
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
- Empty trash
- Sweep and mop floors
- Dust light fixtures and exhaust fan cover
Bedrooms
- Make bed and straighten linens (linen change available upon request)
- Dust all surfaces nightstands, dressers, shelves, headboards
- Wipe down mirrors and glass surfaces
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Clean inside window sills
- Wipe baseboards and door frames
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
- Vacuum carpet or sweep/mop hardwood floors
- Empty trash
Living Room & Common Areas
- Dust all furniture tables, shelves, entertainment centers
- Wipe TV screen and electronics (exterior)
- Dust ceiling fans and light fixtures
- Fluff and arrange cushions and throw pillows
- Wipe baseboards and door frames
- Clean inside window sills
- Vacuum upholstered furniture
- Vacuum carpet or sweep/mop hardwood and tile floors
- Clean glass doors and full-length mirrors
- Empty trash
Hallways & Stairs
- Dust handrails and bannisters
- Wipe light switches
- Dust light fixtures
- Vacuum stairs or sweep/mop
Optional Add-On Services
Customize your clean with any of these add-ons:
- Inside refrigerator cleaning
- Inside oven cleaning
- Inside kitchen cabinets
- Interior window cleaning
- Laundry (wash, dry, and fold)
- Garage sweep
- Organizing and decluttering
What’s Not Included in Standard Service
Our standard visit does not include: exterior windows, dishes, carpet shampooing, exterior surfaces, or biohazard cleaning. Contact us to discuss any specialty needs.
Deep Cleaning & Move-Out Checklist
For first-time clients, vacant homes, or properties that need extra attention, our deep cleaning service goes further including inside appliances, baseboards, light fixtures, and more. Moving out? Our move-out cleaning checklist is designed to help you get your security deposit back.
Book a Cleaning in MA or NH
Paula’s Cleaning Services serves homes throughout Massachusetts and New Hampshire. Get a free quote and schedule your first visit today.