New Construction Cleaning Checklist
Rough Cleaning
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Removal of trash, dirt and small debris from the interior of the unit and dispose of according to the Contractor’s dumpster
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Clean all tubs, toilets, lavatories, kitchen sinks and appliances
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Remove any and all temporary protection and labels not required to remain
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Clean inside and out all kitchen cabinets and vanity cabinets as well as counter tops
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Scrape and wash inside surfaces of all windows and sliding glass doors – remove any stickers or labels
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Clean all windows and sliding glass door frames, sills and tracks
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Clean all utility closets, furnace closets, storage areas, attics and garages
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Clean all water heaters
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Clean water valve box (washing machine/dryer area)
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Vacuum and mop all floors
Final Clean
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Removal of trash, dirt and small debris from the interior of the unit and dispose of according to the Contractor’s dumpster
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Clean and polish kitchen cabinets, kitchen counter tops and vanity tops
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Vacuum inside all cabinets removing dirt and debris
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Polish all cabinets, vanities, other stained woodwork, stainless steel sinks using appropriate products
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Clean and shine inside surfaces of all windows and sliding glass doors
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Clean and shine all plumbing fixtures and related trim to a sanitary condition
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Clean and shine all medicine cabinets, mirrors and bath accessories
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Clean and shine all electrical fixtures and trim
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Clean and shine all appliances
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Remove all packing materials, temporary labels, operating/maintenance manuals and place in kitchen drawer as directed
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Clean all wood base, casing, sills and shelving
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Clean outside and inside of all exterior doors, including thresholds
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Clean and shine all interior doors
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Sweep and mop all floors
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Sweep and mop all interior storage areas, garages, exterior patios/porches (will power wash porches/patios if necessary)
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Dust or vacuum walls and ceilings if required
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Ceiling fans will be cleaned including globes/light fixtures, blinds, window sills/ledges, baseboards, and inside closets
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Report any problems (broken or damaged) to builder
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Final Cleaning Scope Overview By Room
Kitchen
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All outer surfaces washed and wiped down
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Sink scoured and shined
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All cabinets, drawers, refrigerator, oven, microwave (if applicable) and dishwasher will be wiped out inside and out
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Drawers will be removed from cabinets to get any excess debris/dirt, etc. from under drawer if on floor level
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Refrigerator and stove will be moved to allow for cleaning under and behind each appliance
All Rooms
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All floors will be mopped and vacuumed
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All bathroom areas will be cleaned including all fixtures, inside all cabinets and drawers, showers/tubs, sinks and toilets
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All bathroom mirrors will be cleaned and shined
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All rooms will be dusted
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All ceilings/walls, ceiling fans will be cleaned including globes/light fixtures, blinds, window sills/ledges, baseboards, and inside closets
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Front and Back Porch/patio floors will be swept and mopped if applicable
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Storage room/area will be cleaned including floor
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Washers and dryers (if applicable) will be wiped down inside and out
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Both washer & dryer will be moved to allow for cleaning under and behind
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Clean interior of all windows
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Remove all labels and stickers from windows or glass or installments
Touch Up Cleaning
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All touch ups will be addressed and everything will be considered move-in ready. The process will be considered complete once the garage is swept, floors vacuumed and mopped and any dust remaining will be cleaned.