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The Ultimate Deep Cleaning Checklist

A deep cleaning checklist helps you tackle every area of your home efficiently, from bathrooms and kitchens to bedrooms and common spaces. With the right tools, targeted steps, and a room-by-room approach, you can achieve a spotless space—or leave it to Justlife’s expert cleaners for a professional, time-saving solution.

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A deep cleaning checklist is your best friend when it comes to keeping your home fresh, healthy, and organized. Whether you’re preparing for a seasonal clean, moving into a new place, or simply giving your home a well-deserved refresh, having a room-by-room plan ensures nothing gets overlooked.

Justlife brings you a professional deep cleaning checklist that you can keep on hand at all times. You can also book a professional deep cleaning service directly from Justlife, where expert cleaners arrive at your home with all the necessary tools and a proven checklist to make every corner spotless.

Gather Your Cleaning Supplies First

Before you begin, make sure your cleaning kit is ready to go. While deep cleaning doesn’t require overly complicated products, using effective and eco-friendly solutions can make the job easier and safer.

Recommended cleaning supplies:

  • Protective gloves – To shield your skin from harsh cleaning agents.

  • All-purpose cleaner – Store-bought or homemade.

  • Glass cleaner (Windex) – For windows, mirrors, and shiny surfaces.

  • Bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) – Excellent for scrubbing and deodorizing.

  • White vinegar – A natural disinfectant and limescale remover.

  • Dish detergent – Cuts grease on surfaces and cookware.

  • Sponges – Use separate ones for kitchen and bathroom areas.

  • Microfiber cloths or paper towels – For streak-free drying.

  • Vacuum with attachments – To reach into corners and crevices.

  • Mop or steam cleaner – For floors.

  • Hard-floor broom or vacuum – For sweeping before mopping.

undefined Tip: Keep all supplies in a portable cleaning caddy so you can easily move from room to room without forgetting anything.

Bathroom Deep Cleaning

  1. Tub, fixtures, and grout

    • Use a baking soda and water paste for stubborn stains.

    • Scrub fixtures with a toothbrush to reach small gaps.

    • Polish chrome taps with a microfiber cloth for shine.

  2. Shower curtain & liner

    • Machine wash on a gentle cycle if fabric or plastic is washable.

    • Air dry completely to prevent mold growth.

    • Replace liners that are worn out or discolored.

  3. Mirrors & tiles

    • Wipe with vinegar and water solution for streak-free results.

    • Pay attention to corners and edges where soap scum collects.

Kitchen Deep Cleaning

  1. Fridge & freezer

    • Unplug and remove all food.

    • Wash shelves and drawers with warm soapy water.

    • Vacuum the coils and clean under the fridge if possible.

  2. Cabinets & drawers

    • Empty and wipe down inside with a damp cloth.

    • Use a crevice attachment to vacuum crumbs from corners.

  3. Tables, chairs, and furniture

    • Wipe all surfaces, paying attention to chair legs and undersides.

  4. Garbage bins

    • Scrub with hot soapy water and disinfect to remove odors.

Bedroom Deep Cleaning

  • Wash duvet covers, pillow shams, and bed skirts according to care labels.

  • Clean under and behind furniture, especially the headboard.

  • Dust all surfaces with a damp microfiber cloth.

  • Rotate or flip mattresses every six months for even wear.

Living Room & Common Areas

  • Vacuum upholstery, including under seat cushions.

  • Wipe wooden or metal furniture with a damp microfiber cloth.

  • Clean carpets and rugs—consider steam cleaning for a deeper refresh.

Closets & Storage Areas

  • Remove all items, sort, and declutter.

  • Wipe shelves, walls, and baseboards before replacing items.

  • Avoid overcrowding clothes to allow air circulation.

General Home-Wide Cleaning

  1. Baseboards & walls

    • Wipe down with a non-abrasive sponge to remove scuff marks and dust.

  2. Light fixtures & ceiling fans

    • Turn off power before cleaning.

    • Use a damp microfiber cloth to remove dust.

  3. Floors

    • Sweep or vacuum, then mop thoroughly.

    • Spot-clean stains on carpets with a vinegar-water-dish soap mix (test first).

  4. Curtains & blinds

    • Wash or dry clean curtains if fabric allows.

    • For blinds, use a dampened sock over your hand to wipe slats individually.

  5. Windows & sills

    • Remove dust before using glass cleaner.

    • Use a squeegee for streak-free results.

When to Call the Professionals

Even with a checklist, deep cleaning can take hours—sometimes days—especially for larger homes or busy households. That’s when booking a Justlife deep cleaning service becomes invaluable. Professionals follow a structured checklist, use specialized tools, and ensure every detail is taken care of, saving you time and effort.

Deep Cleaning Checklist

Area

Task

Bathroom

Scrub bathtub with baking soda paste

Scrub grout between tiles

Clean and polish taps and fixtures

Clean around fixtures with toothbrush

Wash fabric shower curtain

Replace worn or dirty shower liner

Wash or air-dry shower curtain rings/hooks

Clean mirrors with vinegar-water solution

Wipe wall tiles with a microfiber cloth

Kitchen

Unplug fridge and remove food

Wash fridge shelves and drawers with soapy water

Vacuum fridge coils and clean underneath

Wash cabinet fronts with warm soapy water

Vacuum crumbs from drawers with crevice tool

Wipe kitchen table legs and chair legs

Clean inside garbage and recycling bins

Bedroom

Wash duvet cover

Wash pillow shams

Wash bed skirt/dust ruffle

Clean under the bed

Clean behind headboard

Dust all bedroom furniture with microfiber cloth

Rotate or flip mattress

Living Room

Vacuum sofa upholstery

Vacuum under sofa cushions

Wipe coffee tables and side tables with microfiber cloth

Vacuum carpets and rugs

Steam clean rugs if needed

Closets

Remove all items from closet

Declutter and donate unused items

Wipe closet shelves

Wipe closet baseboards

Wipe closet walls

Reorganize clothing and avoid overcrowding

Baseboards/Walls

Wipe baseboards with damp cloth

Remove scuff marks from walls

Spot-clean wall stains with sponge

Lights/Fans

Turn off light/fan power

Dust light fixtures with microfiber cloth

Wipe each ceiling fan blade with damp cloth

Vacuum lampshades if fabric

Floors

Sweep all hard floors

Vacuum carpets and rugs

Mop hard floors

Spot-clean carpet stains with vinegar-water solution

Scrub tile grout

Curtains/Blinds

Wash curtains if fabric allows

Dry clean delicate curtains

Wipe blinds with damp cloth or sock

Windows/Sills

Remove loose dust from glass and frames

Clean glass with window cleaner

Wipe sills with microfiber cloth

Dry sills thoroughly to prevent damage

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We’re Justlife—your one-stop super app for everything home. What began in 2015 as Justmop (a simpler way to book cleaning) has grown into the region’s go-to platform for all things at-home: cleaning, salon & spa, healthcare, and more.

With thousands of trained professionals and over 10 million sessions completed across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, and Bahrain, our goal is simple—give people back their time, so they can live life, not chores. Because life’s better when it’s clean, cared for, and completely yours—just the way a clean slate should feel.

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