Ontario Deep Cleaning Checklist — Room by Room
Whether you're preparing for a professional deep clean in your Ontario home or doing a thorough DIY clean, this complete checklist covers every area that should be addressed in a true deep clean — as distinct from a maintenance clean.
Kitchen
- Oven: interior, including racks removed and soaked, window glass, door seal
- Range hood: filter (soak and scrub), interior cavity, exterior and controls
- Fridge: all interior surfaces, drawers removed and washed, door seals wiped, exterior and top
- Dishwasher: filter basket removed and cleaned, spray arms checked for clogs, door seal wiped
- Microwave: interior steam-cleaned, turntable and ring washed, exterior wiped
- All cabinets: interior shelves wiped, exterior surfaces and handles
- Countertops: thorough clean including corners and backsplash junction
- Sink: deep clean and descale faucet, clean drain, polish fixtures
- Floor: sweep, then hot mop including under appliances
Bathrooms
- Toilet: bowl, under rim, exterior surfaces, base, and behind
- Shower/tub: tiles, grout scrubbed, fixtures descaled, glass door cleaned (if applicable)
- Sink and vanity: drain cleared, faucet descaled, cabinet interior
- Mirror: streak-free clean
- Floor: sweep and mop including behind toilet
- Exhaust fan: cover removed and washed
Bedrooms
- All surfaces dusted including furniture tops, headboards, ceiling fans, and light fixtures
- Window sills and tracks cleaned
- Baseboards wiped
- Closet: floor vacuumed, shelves wiped
- Floor: vacuum including under bed and furniture
Living Areas
- Upholstered furniture: vacuumed thoroughly including cushions and under
- Hard furniture: all surfaces including undersides and backs
- Blinds or window coverings: each slat or panel wiped
- Light fixtures and ceiling fans
- Baseboards and door frames
- Light switches and outlet plates
- Floor: vacuum, then mop (hard surfaces)