A deep cleaning checklist covers the spots a regular clean skips: vents, blinds, baseboards, window tracks, under cushions and buildup in the kitchen and bathrooms. Use the room-by-room list below to plan your own reset, or compare it with what a professional deep cleaning service includes.
Key takeaways
- A deep clean goes past the surfaces you see every day to the edges, corners, vents and buildup that pile up over time.
- Our kitchen, bathroom and bedroom guides already walk through those rooms step by step. This page sums them up and links to each one.
- The new part of this checklist is the living room and the shared spaces: entryway, hallways, stairs, baseboards, vents, windows and blinds.
- Las Vegas Valley water is “very hard,” according to the Las Vegas Valley Water District, so give fixtures and glass extra attention for chalky spots.
What should a deep cleaning checklist include?
A good one includes every room, plus the details that connect them: baseboards, air vents, ceiling fans, light fixtures, blinds, window sills and tracks, and the floor along the edges. It should also call out buildup, such as grease in the kitchen and soap scum in the bathroom.
Where a room has its own full guide, we link to it instead of repeating every step.
Where should you start a whole-home deep clean?
Start with the rooms that have the most buildup, usually the kitchen and bathrooms. Finish with the entryway and hallways, since you walk through them while carrying supplies.
Inside each room, dust high spots before low ones and do the dry work (dusting, vacuuming) before the wet work (wiping, mopping). Our room guides explain why that order saves you from cleaning the same spot twice.
Kitchen checklist
Grease and dust together form a sticky film in the kitchen. For the full method, surface by surface, read our guide on how to deep clean your kitchen.
- Dust cabinet tops, the range hood and light fixtures
- Wipe cabinet fronts and pulls
- Clean the backsplash and countertops with a cleaner that suits the surface
- Clean the stovetop, burners and knobs, plus the outside of the oven
- Clean the microwave inside and out
- Clean the refrigerator inside and out
- Clean the sink and faucet, including the base where hard-water spots form
- Wipe baseboards, then vacuum and mop the floor
Bathroom checklist
Bathrooms are where soap scum and hard-water spots show up first. Our bathroom deep cleaning guide covers each surface and includes a material-by-material section on hard-water deposits.
- Dust the exhaust fan cover and light fixture
- Clean mirrors and the medicine cabinet
- Clean the countertop, sink and faucet
- Scrub the tub, shower walls, shower glass and tracks
- Clean the grout
- Clean the toilet inside, outside and around the base
- Wipe baseboards, then clean the floor
Bedroom checklist
Bedrooms hold a lot of fabric, so dust settles into bedding, curtains and upholstered pieces. Our bedroom deep cleaning guide goes through each step, from the ceiling fan to under the bed.
- Dust the ceiling fan and air vents
- Dust blinds and window treatments, and clean the window sills
- Dust wall art and furniture tops
- Clean mirrors and glass surfaces
- Wash bedding and care for the mattress and pillows
- Vacuum upholstered furniture and under the bed
- Wipe baseboards, then clean the floor
Living room deep cleaning checklist
The living room gets daily use but often only a quick tidy. Clear clutter first so you can reach every surface, then work through this list:
- Dust the ceiling fan blades, light fixtures and lamp shades
- Dust shelves, picture frames and decor, taking items down rather than dusting around them
- Dust the TV stand, speakers and other electronics, following the maker’s care directions for screens
- Clean glass tabletops, cabinet doors and other glass surfaces
- Take cushions off the sofa and chairs, vacuum underneath, then vacuum the upholstery
- Move lighter furniture and vacuum where it sat
- Wipe remote controls, light switches and door handles
- Vacuum rugs and carpets, then vacuum and mop hard floors to the edges
If you use wood polish on furniture, apply it after dusting and follow the product label.
Entryway, hallways and stairs checklist
Entryways and halls are easy to skip, yet they are where outside dirt lands first and where hands touch the same doors and switches all day.
- Wipe the inside of the front door, the handle and the door frame
- Shake out or vacuum the entry mat, and clean the floor under it
- Dust and wipe console tables, hooks, benches and shoe racks
- Wipe fingerprints from hallway doors, door frames and light switches
- On stairs, vacuum each step and the corners where dust collects
- Wipe the handrail and dust the spindles or railing
- Clean hallway floors last, working toward the front door
Whole-home details: baseboards, vents, windows and blinds
These are the jobs that make a home feel deep cleaned, and they show up in every room.
- Hand-wipe baseboards and corners, not just a quick pass with the vacuum
- Dust air vent covers and return grilles
- Dust ceiling fans in every room
- Dust blinds and shutters slat by slat, and wash or vacuum curtains as the label allows
- Vacuum and wipe window sills and tracks
- Clean interior window glass and sliding glass doors
- Wipe light switches and outlet covers
Why do Las Vegas homes need a few extra checks?
Two things stand out for Las Vegas homes: dust on every ledge and chalky spots on fixtures.
The Las Vegas Valley Water District says local water is “very hard” because it carries calcium and magnesium from the Colorado River into Lake Mead. The district notes that hard water can leave a chalky build-up on fixtures and spots on glassware, and that these effects are cosmetic, not a health issue. That’s why sinks, faucets and shower glass belong on your list.
Dust is the other half. It settles on vents, blinds, ceiling fans and baseboards, which is why those items appear in nearly every room above. We serve homes across Las Vegas, Henderson and the rest of the valley.
Deep clean or standard clean: which do you need?
If your home hasn’t had a thorough cleaning in a while, or you can see buildup in the kitchen or bathrooms, a deep clean is the place to start. If the home is already in good shape, a standard clean keeps it there.
Our post on deep cleaning vs. standard cleaning compares the two side by side.
What does Ladybug’s deep cleaning service cover?
Our deep clean includes everything in a standard clean, plus more time and detail in every area. You can see every task on our cleaning checklist by choosing the Deep Cleaning tab.
For bedrooms and living spaces, the Deep Cleaning tab lists dusting air vents and ceiling fans, detailed dusting of blinds, shutters and treatments, deep cleaning window sills and tracks, vacuuming upholstery and underneath cushions, and hand-cleaning the perimeter and baseboards. Floors are vacuumed and mopped with edges and corners detailed.
One note: wood polish is applied only if you provide it. If a task you care about isn’t on the list, mention it when you request your quote.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a deep clean and a regular clean?
A regular (standard) clean maintains surfaces that get daily use. A deep clean spends more time in each area and goes after buildup, edges, corners and details like baseboards, vents and window tracks. Many of our clients start with a deep clean and then move to standard cleaning.
Does a deep clean include the inside of the oven?
On our checklist, the Deep Cleaning service covers the outside of all appliances, the stovetop and burners, the microwave inside and out, and the refrigerator inside and out. Cleaning the oven interior is listed on our Move-In/Out checklist. Check the full checklist for each service before you book.
What should be on a living room deep cleaning checklist?
Start with ceiling fans, light fixtures and shelves. Then clean glass, vacuum the upholstery and under the cushions, wipe switches and remotes, and finish with rugs and floors. The full list is in the living room section above.
When should I book a professional deep clean?
Common times are when you’re starting with a new cleaning service, when it’s been a long time since the last professional clean, when you see buildup in the kitchen or bathroom, before guests or an event, after a renovation, or as a seasonal reset.
Ready for a deep clean you don’t have to do yourself?
If this checklist looks like more than you have time for, our team can take it on. Get an Instant Quote online, or call us at (702) 287-7474.
Sources
- Las Vegas Valley Water District, “Water quality facts” (hard water section): Read the water quality facts
- Ladybug Cleaning Co., “Our Cleaning Checklist” (Deep Cleaning tab): See the full cleaning checklist