When was the last time you got your apartment deep-cleaned? If you can’t remember, you have your answer.
Around 90% of our time is spent indoors. If your apartment isn’t thoroughly cleaned, you’re at risk of indoor air pollutants, including irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and respiratory diseases.
If you think your apartment is clean because you can’t see dirt, think again. Virus particles don’t build up in the air outdoors as much as they do indoors, and some germs spread more easily in indoor, crowded spaces with poor airflow.
When you’re paying skyrocketing rent for Bay Area living, shouldn’t your apartment be a sanctuary, not a source of health risks? Here’s your go-to apartment deep cleaning checklist that you need to get on ASAP.
Room-by-Room Apartment Deep Cleaning Checklist
1. Living Room
Start with your living space. The living room is where you unwind after battling hours of traffic and decompress from your busy day.
Furniture and Surfaces
- Move all furniture to vacuum and mop underneath
- Deep clean upholstered furniture
- Dust all surfaces, including baseboards, window sills, and light fixtures
- Clean light switches and door handles with disinfectant
- Wipe down all electronics and entertainment centers
- Clean inside and outside of all storage units
Windows and Air Quality
- Wash windows inside and out
- Clean window tracks and sills where moisture often accumulates
- Dust blinds or wash curtains
- Replace or clean air purifier filters if you have them
2. Kitchen
Most apartments have cramped kitchens that work overtime. This makes deep cleaning essential for both hygiene and functionality.
Appliances Deep Clean
- Empty and deep clean the refrigerator, including coils and drip pan
- Scrub oven inside and out, including racks and drip pans
- Clean the microwave thoroughly, inside and outside
- Descale the coffee maker
- Deep clean dishwasher filter and spray arms
- Wipe down small appliances and organize cords
Surfaces and Storage
- Empty all cabinets and drawers; wipe down inside and out
- Scrub countertops and backsplash thoroughly
- Clean sink and faucet, including the area behind the sink
- Mop floor and baseboards
- Organize the pantry and check expiration dates
- Sanitize cutting boards and cooking utensils
Also Read: How Often Should You Deep Clean Your House
3. Bathroom
No one likes a mucky bathroom, especially when showers are the only time you get to yourself. Here’s what you need to tackle:
Deep Sanitation
- Scrub the toilet inside and out, including behind the base
- Deep clean shower/tub, including grout and caulking
- Descalcify faucets and showerheads
- Clean the exhaust fan
- Scrub tile and grout throughout
- Replace the shower curtain or deep-clean glass doors
Storage and Surfaces
- Empty medicine cabinet and vanity; wipe down inside
- Organize toiletries and dispose of expired products
- Deep clean mirrors and light fixtures
- Mop floor and clean baseboards
- Wash bath mats and shower curtains
4. Bedroom
When you enter your bedroom after a long day or night shift, you need a relaxing environment to wind down. Here’s how you can make that experience even better:
The Sleep Environment
- Strip bed completely; wash all bedding, including pillows
- Flip or rotate the mattress
- Vacuum mattress thoroughly
- Dust all surfaces, including nightstands and dresser tops
- Clean inside dresser drawers and closet
- Organize clothing and donate items you no longer wear
Air and Light
- Dust ceiling fan and light fixtures
- Clean windows and window treatments
- Vacuum under the bed and furniture
- Wipe down all electronic devices
- Clean air vents and replace filters if needed
Timing Your Deep Clean for Maximum Impact
You remember, when our parents would go on full cleaning mode the minute Spring rolled around? Well, turns out, how you time your deep clean really impacts the results you get.
- Spring: Focus on allergen removal as pollen season begins
- Summer: Concentrate on areas affected by increased activity and open windows
- Fall: Prepare for wildfire season by ensuring air purification systems are clean
- Winter: Address moisture issues from increased indoor time and marine layer effects
We also recommend going on a monthly maintenance clean. This will help prevent the overwhelming buildup that makes deep cleaning feel impossible.
Should You Hire a Professional?
Sometimes, despite our best intentions and detailed checklists, we need professional help. Between late hours of work, caring for pets and kids, and somehow making time for a personal life, doing it all on your own is practically impossible. And there’s no shame in admitting that.
Professional cleaning also ensures that nothing gets overlooked. A comprehensive checklist helps make deep cleaning your home that much more manageable, plus, it includes helpful tips and expert product recommendations.
A Clean Home Is a Call Away
If you’re not able to wind down in your apartment because the mess is driving you crazy, it’s time you took matters into your own hands. Our apartment deep cleaning checklist helps you manage your tasks into small, bite-sized pieces that are digestible and doable. Print it, put it up on your fridge, keep a copy of it on your phone – do whatever, but make sure to tick off a task each day at the very least.
But when life gets busy – and in the Bay Area, it always does – having professional support can make all the difference. That’s when you pick up the phone and call JJ & CC Cleaning. We bring local expertise and professional-grade equipment so your deep cleaning checklist is executed flawlessly.
Are you ready to reclaim your weekends? We’re certainly ready to take off those cleaning tasks from your plate just contact us now!
