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New Homeowner Deep Cleaning

A deep cleaning checklist for a new home before moving in, grouped by room and area.

What this tool does

A deep cleaning checklist for a new home before moving in, grouped by room and area.

How to use

  1. Work down the list and tick each item as you finish it.
  2. Ticks are saved on this device, in your browser, so they are still there when you come back.

What this checklist covers

The list has 5 groups and 15 items.

  • Whole house (5 items): Clean all windows inside and out; Wipe down all walls; Clean light fixtures; Wipe all baseboards; Disinfect door handles
  • Kitchen and bathrooms (3 items): Sanitize bathrooms completely; Deep clean kitchen appliances; Clean inside all cabinets
  • Floors (2 items): Steam clean carpets; Clean or refinish hardwood floors
  • Air and heating (3 items): Clean air vents and registers; Replace HVAC filters; Have the fireplace and chimney cleaned
  • Garage and outside (2 items): Clean the garage and basement; Pressure wash the exterior

Tip: Clean from the top down and finish with the floors. Ticks are saved on this device.

Limitations

  • This is a general list. It does not know your home's size, age or condition.
  • Some tasks, such as chimney cleaning, may need a professional. The list does not say which.
  • Ticks are saved only in this browser on this device.

FAQs

Q: Does the checklist depend on my home?
A: No. Everyone starts with the same list of 15 tasks. Remove any that do not apply, such as a fireplace you do not have, and add your own.
Q: Does it say which cleaning products to use?
A: No. It lists tasks only. Follow the product and appliance instructions, and never mix cleaning products.
Q: Are my ticks saved?
A: Yes. Ticks are saved in your browser on this device. They are not sent anywhere and do not follow you to another device or browser.

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