Cleaning Checklist
At U Have It Maid, we believe you should know exactly what to expect from every cleaning visit. Our detailed cleaning checklist ensures consistent, thorough results — whether you’re booking a standard house cleaning, a deep clean, or a move-in/move-out cleaning in Spring, The Woodlands, Conroe, or anywhere in the greater North Houston area.
Standard Cleaning Checklist
Our standard cleaning service covers every room in your home with professional attention to detail. Here’s what our trained cleaning teams handle during every visit:
Every Room
- Dust air vents, ceiling fans, blinds, and light fixtures
- Remove cobwebs from corners and ceilings
- Dust all furniture surfaces
- Remove trash and replace liners
- Vacuum carpets and area rugs
- Vacuum and mop hard floors
Bathrooms
- Scrub and disinfect shower, tub, and toilet
- Scrub and disinfect sinks and countertops
- Clean and polish mirrors
- Polish chrome fixtures and hardware
Kitchen
- Scrub and disinfect sink and countertops
- Clean all kitchen surfaces and backsplash areas
- Clean outside of all appliances (refrigerator, dishwasher, stove)
- Clean inside the microwave
- Clean coffee pot and toaster
- Spot-clean patio door glass
Bedrooms
- Make beds and straighten linens
- Change linens in master bedroom (upon request)
Deep Cleaning Checklist
Our deep cleaning service includes everything in the standard cleaning checklist plus these additional detail tasks:
- Hand-detail all blinds throughout the home
- Wipe down all doors and door frames
- Wipe down cabinet doors in every room
- Wipe down all baseboards
- Clean knickknacks and décor items individually
- Disinfect all light switches and door handles
Deep cleaning is the perfect choice for a first-time professional cleaning, seasonal refresh, or when your home needs extra attention in the hard-to-reach areas that build up over time.
Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning Checklist
Our move-in/move-out cleaning is our most comprehensive service. It includes everything in the deep cleaning checklist plus these additional tasks:
- Wipe and disinfect inside all cabinets
- Wipe and disinfect all closet shelves
- Wipe and disinfect pantry shelves
- Clean inside the refrigerator
- Clean inside the oven
- Sweep the garage
Whether you’re preparing to sell your home, moving into a new space, or turning over a rental property, our move-in/move-out cleaning ensures the home is spotless and ready for its next chapter.
Optional Add-On Services
Customize any cleaning service with these optional extras — just let us know when you request your free quote:
- Inside refrigerator cleaning
- Inside oven cleaning
- Change linens (all bedrooms)
- Wash dishes
- Laundry (wash, dry, and fold)
- Sweep garage
- Clean patio and outdoor furniture
- Interior window cleaning
- Exterior window cleaning (first floor)
Why Use a Professional Cleaning Checklist?
A detailed cleaning checklist isn’t just about keeping your home tidy — it ensures consistency, accountability, and thoroughness every single visit. At U Have It Maid, our checklist-driven approach means:
- Nothing gets missed — Every room, surface, and detail is accounted for
- Consistent quality — Whether it’s your first cleaning or your fiftieth, you get the same professional results
- Transparency — You know exactly what’s included so there are no surprises
- Customization — Add optional services to tailor the cleaning to your specific needs
With over 25 years of experience serving families across Spring, The Woodlands, Tomball, Conroe, and the greater North Houston area, U Have It Maid has perfected our cleaning process to deliver reliable, thorough results you can count on.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Cleaning Checklist
Our standard house cleaning covers every room in your home with a thorough, room-by-room approach. In every room, we dust air vents, ceiling fans, blinds, and light fixtures, remove cobwebs, dust all furniture, remove trash, vacuum carpets, and vacuum and mop hard floors.
In bathrooms, we scrub and disinfect the shower, tub, toilet, sinks, and countertops, clean mirrors, and polish fixtures. In the kitchen, we scrub and disinfect sinks and countertops, clean all surfaces, wipe down the outside of appliances, clean inside the microwave, clean the coffee pot and toaster, and spot-clean the patio door. In bedrooms, we make beds and change linens in the master bedroom upon request.
Our deep cleaning service includes everything in a standard cleaning plus additional detail work: hand-detailing blinds, wiping down doors and door frames, cleaning cabinet doors, wiping down baseboards, individually cleaning knickknacks, and disinfecting all light switches and door handles throughout the home.
Deep cleaning is ideal for homes that haven’t had professional cleaning in a while, or as a seasonal refresh to reset your space from top to bottom.
Our move-in/move-out cleaning includes everything in a deep cleaning plus additional tasks designed to prepare a home for new occupants: wiping and disinfecting inside all cabinets, cleaning closet shelves, wiping and disinfecting pantry shelves, cleaning inside the refrigerator, cleaning inside the oven, and sweeping the garage.
This service is perfect for tenants looking to get their deposit back, homeowners preparing a property for sale, or anyone moving into a new home who wants to start fresh.
Yes! We offer several optional add-on items that can be included with any cleaning service. Optional items include: cleaning inside the refrigerator, cleaning inside the oven, changing linens, washing dishes, laundry, sweeping the garage, cleaning the patio, washing interior windows, and washing exterior windows on the first floor.
Just let us know which extras you’d like when you request your free quote, and we’ll customize your cleaning to meet your needs.
The best cleaning service depends on your home’s current condition and your goals:
- Standard Cleaning — Best for homes that are already maintained and need regular upkeep on a weekly or monthly basis.
- Deep Cleaning — Ideal for homes that haven’t been professionally cleaned in a while, or for seasonal resets.
- Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning — Perfect when transitioning between homes, selling, or preparing for new occupants.
- One-Time Cleaning — Great for special occasions, post-renovation, or when you just need a single thorough cleaning.
Not sure? Contact us and we’ll recommend the perfect service for your situation.
Yes, our professional cleaning teams bring all necessary supplies and equipment to every appointment. We use high-quality, effective cleaning products to ensure your home is thoroughly cleaned and sanitized. If you have specific product preferences or sensitivities, just let us know when you book your cleaning and we’ll accommodate your requests.