New Construction Cleaning Checklist

Rough Cleaning

• Removal of trash, dirt and small debris from the interior of the unit and dispose of according to the Contractor’s dumpster

• Clean all tubs, toilets, lavatories, kitchen sinks and appliances

• Remove any and all temporary protection and labels not required to remain

• Clean inside and out all kitchen cabinets and vanity cabinets as well as counter tops

• Scrape and wash inside surfaces of all windows and sliding glass doors – remove any stickers or labels

• Clean all windows and sliding glass door frames, sills and tracks

• Clean all utility closets, furnace closets, storage areas, attics and garages

• Clean all water heaters

• Clean water valve box (washing machine/dryer area)

• Vacuum and mop all floors

Final Clean

• Removal of trash, dirt and small debris from the interior of the unit and dispose of according to the Contractor’s dumpster

• Clean and polish kitchen cabinets, kitchen counter tops and vanity tops

• Vacuum inside all cabinets removing dirt and debris

• Polish all cabinets, vanities, other stained woodwork, stainless steel sinks using appropriate products

• Clean and shine inside surfaces of all windows and sliding glass doors

• Clean and shine all plumbing fixtures and related trim to a sanitary condition

• Clean and shine all medicine cabinets, mirrors and bath accessories

• Clean and shine all electrical fixtures and trim

• Clean and shine all appliances

• Remove all packing materials, temporary labels, operating/maintenance manuals and place in kitchen drawer as directed

• Clean all wood base, casing, sills and shelving

• Clean outside and inside of all exterior doors, including thresholds

• Clean and shine all interior doors

• Sweep and mop all floors

  • ​Sweep and mop all interior storage areas, garages, exterior patios/porches (will power wash porches/patios if necessary)

  • Dust or vacuum walls and ceilings if required

    • Ceiling fans will be cleaned including globes/light fixtures, blinds, window sills/ledges, baseboards, and inside closets

    • Report any problems (broken or damaged) to builder

Final Cleaning Scope Overview By Room

Kitchen

• All outer surfaces washed and wiped down

• Sink scoured and shined

• All cabinets, drawers, refrigerator, oven, microwave (if applicable) and dishwasher will be wiped out inside and out

• Drawers will be removed from cabinets to get any excess debris/dirt, etc. from under drawer if on floor level

• Refrigerator and stove will be moved to allow for cleaning under and behind each appliance

All Rooms

• All floors will be mopped and vacuumed

• All bathroom areas will be cleaned including all fixtures, inside all cabinets and drawers, showers/tubs, sinks and toilets

• All bathroom mirrors will be cleaned and shined

• All rooms will be dusted

• All ceilings/walls, ceiling fans will be cleaned including globes/light fixtures, blinds, window sills/ledges, baseboards, and inside closets

• Front and Back Porch/patio floors will be swept and mopped if applicable

• Storage room/area will be cleaned including floor

• Washers and dryers (if applicable) will be wiped down inside and out

• Both washer & dryer will be moved to allow for cleaning under and behind

• Clean interior of all windows

• Remove all labels and stickers from windows or glass or installments

Touch Up Cleaning

• 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.