Locally owned in Lombard, IllinoisServing nearby western suburbs(630) 221-6444
Cleaning checklist

Clear expectations, room by room

Simply Shine follows a consistent system so you know what the team is there to do. This overview explains our typical standard scope; your accepted quote remains the final checklist for your property.

Initial & recurring cleaning

What’s included in standard cleaning

Tasks apply to safe, accessible surfaces and areas. Height, furniture, belongings, surface condition, and the accepted quote may affect what can be completed.

01

Kitchen

  • Clean and sanitize countertops and backsplash
  • Clean and shine the sink and faucet
  • Wipe appliance exteriors and clean the microwave inside and out
  • Wipe accessible cabinet exteriors
  • Polish stainless steel surfaces
  • Clean accessible tables, chairs, windowsills, and kitchen surfaces
02

Bathrooms

  • Clean and sanitize toilets inside and out
  • Scrub and rinse tubs and showers
  • Clean sinks, counters, mirrors, and fixtures
  • Wipe accessible bathroom surfaces
  • Neatly hang towels and empty trash when liners are available
03

Living areas & bedrooms

  • Dust accessible surfaces, shelves, decor, ledges, and furniture
  • Clean mirrors and accessible interior glass
  • Straighten pillows, blankets, rugs, and small items
  • Vacuum accessible upholstered furniture
  • Dust blinds, windowsills, and reachable ceiling fans
04

Floors & baseboards

  • Vacuum carpets, rugs, hallways, and stairs
  • Sweep or vacuum and mop hard floors
  • Return rugs after floors dry
  • Spot-wipe accessible baseboards; full wipe when included in the quoted scope
05

Entryways & finishing touches

  • Wipe accessible doors, handles, and interior entry glass
  • Empty trash and replace liners when available
  • Straighten cleaned areas and return blinds or shutters to position
  • Leave the home secured according to your access instructions
Your first visit

Initial cleaning goes a little deeper

The goal of an initial clean is to bring the home closer to the Simply Shine standard so recurring visits can maintain it efficiently.

  • Full baseboard wipe in each included room
  • Stove grates removed and scrubbed on the counter
  • Floor edges wiped by hand throughout the quoted scope
  • Extra-thorough dusting in each included room
  • Final walkthrough when the client is available
Move-in & move-out

Detailed cleaning for empty or mostly empty homes

Water and electricity must be available. Any areas not in scope should be identified when the service is quoted.

Kitchen

  • Counters, backsplash, sink, faucet, stovetop, and microwave
  • Appliance and cabinet exteriors
  • Inside refrigerator, oven, cabinets, and drawers when included
  • Floors and accessible baseboards

Bathrooms

  • Toilets, tubs, showers, sinks, counters, mirrors, and fixtures
  • Accessible vanity cabinets inside and out when included
  • Floors, baseboards, and visible grout within the agreed scope

Bedrooms & living areas

  • Accessible surfaces, shelves, ledges, windowsills, and tracks
  • Closet shelves and rods when included
  • Switches, door handles, frames, doors, ceiling fans, and baseboards
  • Carpets vacuumed and hard floors vacuumed and mopped
Scope matters.Inside appliances, cabinets, drawers, garages, windows, wall work, and other details must be requested and included in the accepted quote. Property condition may change what can be safely completed.
Optional add-ons

Not automatically included

Request these services in advance so they can be added to your quote.

Laundry wash and foldDishesInside refrigeratorInside ovenInside cabinetsInterior windowsLight organizingHome organizing
What we don’t clean

Service limitations

  • Exterior windows
  • Carpet shampooing or extraction
  • Mold removal
  • Biohazards or pest waste
  • Severe hoarding conditions
  • Heavy lifting
  • High or unsafe areas
  • Outdoor cleaning
  • Specialty restoration work
  • Unsafe or unsanitary conditions
  • Work outside the accepted quote scope
A clear next step

Tell us what your home needs

Your quote will define the service, add-ons, and final checklist before the team arrives.

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