Locally owned in Lombard, Illinois• Serving select western and southwest suburbs(630) 221-6444
Cleaning checklist

A clear checklist for a consistent clean

Simply Shine follows an organized cleaning process with clearly assigned responsibilities and a final checklist review. The checklist below shows what’s normally included; your personalized quote confirms the details for your home.

Initial & recurring cleaning

What’s included in standard cleaning

Standard cleaning applies to safe, accessible areas and surfaces. Your home’s condition, belongings, accessibility, and requested services can affect what’s included.

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 baseboard wiping is included with the initial cleaning or when specifically added
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 allows more time for buildup and detail

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

Hands polishing a kitchen faucet with a blue microfiber cloth
  • Full baseboard wipe in each included room
  • Stove grates removed and scrubbed on the counter
  • Floor edges wiped by hand throughout the included areas
  • 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 included 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 included cleaning areas

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
Know what’s included.Inside appliances, cabinets, drawers, garages, windows, wall work, and other details must be requested and included in your 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.

Wash, dry and fold laundryDishesInterior refrigerator cleaningInside 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
Why Simply Shine

The checklist is one part of the Simply Shine Standard

Professional teams, color-coded materials, organized responsibilities, clear communication, and a final checklist review support a consistent, organized cleaning.

01

Simply Shine employees

Our cleaners are Simply Shine employees who are trained and vetted by our company.

02

Professional team visits

Teams of 2–3 professional cleaners arrive with company supplies and equipment.

03

An organized cleaning process

The team leader assigns responsibilities, and the lead cleaner completes a final checklist review.

04

Office-supported consistency

Scheduling, client notes, service updates, and responsive office support keep each visit organized.

05

24-hour satisfaction guarantee

Every Simply Shine cleaning is backed by our 24-hour satisfaction guarantee. If something included in your cleaning was missed, contact us within 24 hours and we’ll arrange to make it right.

A clear next step

Tell us what your home needs

Your quote will clearly explain the cleaning service, requested add-ons, and what’s included before the team arrives.

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