Equipment and Products Required
- General Cleaning Supplies:
- Micro-fiber cloths
- All-purpose cleaner
- Glass cleaner
- Disinfectant
- Sponges and scrub brushes
- Rubber gloves
- Broom and dustpan
- Vacuum cleaner
- Mop and bucket
- Steam cleaner (if necessary)
- Magic erasers
- Baking soda and vinegar (for tough stains)
- Bleach
- Surface Spray
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):
- Gloves
- Safety goggles
- Covered shoes
Cleaning Process
Start High, Move Low:
- Always begin by cleaning high areas such as overhead cupboards, light fittings, and ceilings. Dust and debris will fall, so moving downwards ensures you don’t have to re-clean lower surfaces.
Understand Your Surfaces:
- Before cleaning, familiarize yourself with the surfaces you’re about to tackle. Always read product labels and test a small area before full application.
- General Rule of Thumb: Avoid using acidic chemicals on metal surfaces, chrome fixtures, and natural stone tiles, as acids can cause damage.
Wear PPE: Ensure you’re wearing appropriate personal protective equipment, including gloves, safety goggles, and covered shoes, to protect yourself during the cleaning process.
Living Areas, Hallways, and General Areas
Windows and Mirrors: Clean inside and outside of windows and doors, including tracks and blinds.
Cupboards and Drawers: Wipe clean both inside and outside.
Ledges: Wipe clean all ledges, windowsills, skirting boards, and the tops of doors.
Fly Screens: Remove, wash, and reattach.
Lights: Clean switches and light fixtures; replace non-working bulbs.
Extras: Clean any provided appliances or furniture.
Floors: Vacuum or sweep before mopping. Steam clean carpets if necessary.
Walls: Spot clean or wash walls as required (may incur extra charges).
Blinds: Spot wipe and dust as needed.
Exclusions: Professional tile and grout cleaning is not included except for shower tiles, which can be attended upon request and charged separately. Ceiling and curtain cleaning are not included.
Kitchen
Cooking Areas: Wipe down all surfaces to remove food and spills.
Oven:Professionally clean the oven, including racks.
Range-hood/Extractor Fan: Remove oil marks and clean filters.
Sinks: Clear food from drains; clean taps and water spouts.
Benches/Splash-back: Wipe down all surfaces and walls.
Dishwasher: Rinse the filter and wipe/polish the exterior.
Refrigerator: Clean the inside of the fridge, including racks and shelves; wipe and polish the exterior.
Cupboards: Empty and wipe clean.
Bathroom, Toilets, and Laundry
Mirrors: Clean mirrors thoroughly.
Toilet: Scrub and disinfect, including under the seat and around the bowl.
Shower: Clean shower glass, taps, showerhead; remove mold from grout; mop floor and ensure the area is dry.
Basin: Clean basin, drain, benchtops, wall tiles, and taps.
Extras: Wipe soap holders, towel rails, toilet paper holders, and ceiling exhaust fan covers.
External Areas
Patios: Clean verandas or decks; remove spiderwebs and clean appliances like barbecues.
Windows: Clear cobwebs, wash, and dry.
Garage: Sweep or vacuum the floor; remove cobwebs and clean the garage door.
Rubbish Bins: Wash and dry thoroughly upon request.
Exclusions: Pressure washing of external pavers is excluded and can only be done upon request and charged separately. Weed removal or any garden-related work is excluded.