House cleaners are responsible for a wide range of duties that ensure homes remain clean, safe, and inviting[1].
- General cleaning: Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors, dusting surfaces, cleaning mirrors and glass, removing trash, and sanitizing frequently touched areas like doorknobs and light switches[1][3][4].
- Kitchen tasks: Scrubbing and disinfecting sinks, countertops, and kitchen appliances (inside and out), cleaning cabinetry, emptying kitchen trash, wiping down tables and chairs, and deep cleaning stoves and ovens[2][3][5].
- Bathroom cleaning: Scrubbing and disinfecting toilets, sinks, showers, tubs, cleaning mirrors, mopping floors, emptying trash bins, polishing fixtures, and restocking toiletries if required[3][5].
- Bedroom tasks: Dusting all surfaces, vacuuming or sweeping floors, making beds, changing linens on request, and cleaning under beds and furniture[3][4].
- Living and dining room cleaning: Dusting furniture, cleaning windows and sills, vacuuming upholstery and carpets, fluffing and straightening pillows, decluttering, and organizing as needed[4][6].
- Deep cleaning: Washing windows, cleaning baseboards and ceiling fans, deep-cleaning carpets and upholstery, cleaning light fixtures, and polishing door hardware[2][3].
- Laundry and utility areas: Cleaning exterior/interior of appliances, wiping folding tables, dusting racks, and removing lint from dryer traps[2].
- Other tasks: Responding to homeowner instructions or special requests, reporting maintenance or safety issues, and ensuring all cleaning supplies and equipment are well-maintained for future tasks[1][5].
References
- [1] House Cleaner Job Description: Hire For Your Cleaning Business
- [2] Professional Deep Cleaning Checklist (+ Printable PDF)
- [3] Complete list of duties of a house cleaner – Jopla
- [4] 49-Point Professional House Cleaning Checklist™
- [5] House Cleaner Job Description – Betterteam
- [6] House Cleaning Checklist the Complete Guide