General One-Time Clean Checklist
A Fresh, Clean Home Whenever You Need Us!
Not everyone needs a recurring cleaning schedule, and that's perfectly okay!
Our General One-Time Clean is designed for returning CleanFlorida clients who enjoy professional cleaning throughout the year, whenever it fits their schedule.
It's perfect for homes that are already well maintained and simply need a little extra cleaning love!
For Returning CleanFlorida Clients Only
General One-Time Cleaning is available exclusively to returning CleanFlorida clients.
New to CleanFlorida? Your first appointment begins with our RESET Initial Clean . That doesn't mean your home necessarily needs intensive deep scrubbing! Our RESET Initial Clean allows us to become familiar with your home, assess its cleaning needs, and establish the right foundation for future services.
Once you've completed your initial RESET Clean, General One-Time Cleaning may be a great option for future visits, provided your home remains in maintained condition.
What Makes Our General Clean Special?
Cleaning on Your Schedule
Book as needed, without committing to a recurring schedule.
Routine Whole-Home Care
Kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living areas.
High & Low Dusting Every Visit
Both included, with no rotating schedule.
More Time for You
Enjoy your home while we handle the cleaning!
What's Included in Your General One-Time Clean?
Our General On-Demand Clean is available exclusively to returning CleanFlorida clients whose homes are already maintained. This checklist outlines the routine cleaning tasks included in a one-time visit, including both high and low dusting. Learn more about our one-time house cleaning options and how General Cleaning differs from RESET.
Kitchen Counters, appliances, sink & floors
- Clean accessible, cleared countertops and backsplash surfaces.
- Clean and polish sink and faucets.
- Wipe stovetop and accessible burners.
- Wipe accessible appliance exteriors.
- Clean microwave interior and exterior.
- Spot-wipe cabinet and drawer fronts as needed.
- Dust accessible surfaces and remove routine cobwebs.
- Empty kitchen trash and replace liner when provided.
- Vacuum and damp-mop appropriate flooring.
Good to Know: This is routine kitchen cleaning. Heavy grease, accumulated buildup, and intensive scrubbing are not included. Inside cabinets, drawers, ovens, and refrigerators are excluded.
Bathrooms Showers, tubs, toilets, mirrors & floors
- Clean showers and bathtubs with routine cleaning methods. Double-Scrubbing or mold removal is not included.
- Clean accessible shower glass.
- Clean toilets, including accessible exterior surfaces and base.
- Clean sinks, faucets, and cleared countertops.
- Clean mirrors.
- Spot-wipe cabinet and drawer fronts as needed.
- Dust accessible surfaces and fixtures.
- Remove routine cobwebs.
- Empty bathroom trash and replace liner when provided.
- Vacuum and damp-mop appropriate flooring.
Good to Know: Heavy soap scum, mineral buildup, detailed grout scrubbing, and restoration are not included.
Bedrooms Furniture, beds, dusting & floors
- Dust accessible, reasonably cleared furniture surfaces.
- Dust safe decorative items, lamps, and accessible surfaces.
- Dust accessible ceiling fans and light fixture exteriors.
- Dust accessible baseboards and lower ledges.
- Remove routine cobwebs.
- Make beds using existing bedding. Linen changes are not included in the base price.
- Vacuum accessible upholstery and cushion surfaces without removing cushions.
- Vacuum rugs and carpeting.
- Vacuum and damp-mop appropriate hard flooring.
- Clean safely reachable areas beneath furniture without moving heavy pieces.
Good to Know: Both high and low dusting are included every visit. Detailed hand-wiping of baseboards and woodwork is not included. Bed linen changes may be scheduled as an add-on.
Living Areas & Common Spaces Furniture, décor, upholstery & floors
- Dust accessible, reasonably cleared furniture surfaces.
- Dust safe decorative items, lamps, and accessible surfaces.
- Dust accessible ceiling fans and light fixture exteriors.
- Dust accessible baseboards and lower ledges.
- Remove routine cobwebs.
- Clean accessible routine glass surfaces, including mirrors and glass tabletops.
- Vacuum accessible upholstery and cushion surfaces without removing cushions.
- Vacuum rugs and carpeting.
- Vacuum and damp-mop appropriate hard flooring.
- Clean safely reachable areas beneath furniture without moving heavy pieces.
Good to Know: General Cleaning includes routine dusting, not detailed hand-wiping, heavy furniture moving, or buildup removal.
Windows, Sliding Doors & Blinds Interior sills, approved blinds & sliding glass doors
- Clean accessible interior window sills and lock ledges.
- Dust approved horizontal blinds, including wood blinds.
- Dust accessible plantation shutters.
- Clean both sides of up to two safely accessible sliding glass door panels.
- Spot-wipe accessible interior doors as needed.
Good to Know: Windows remain closed. Window glass, window tracks, and screens are not included. Vertical and metal blinds are excluded. Additional sliding glass door panels may be scheduled separately.
High & Low Dusting — Every Visit!
Unlike our recurring Maintenance Clean, which follows a rotating detail-dusting schedule, our General One-Time Clean includes both high and low dusting during every appointment.
High Dusting
Accessible ceiling fans, approved blinds, plantation shutters, light fixture exteriors, and other safely reachable high surfaces.
Low Dusting
Accessible baseboards, lower ledges, and other safely reachable low surfaces.
Both high and low dusting are included during every General One-Time Clean.
Good to Know: These are routine dusting tasks. Detailed hand-wiping, heavy buildup removal, and intensive scrubbing are not included.
Before We Arrive: Let's Get Your Home Ready!
A little preparation helps our team make the most of your scheduled cleaning.
Clear Countertops & Surfaces
Put away toiletries, paperwork, and personal belongings.
Take Care of the Dishes
Please wash or put away dishes before we arrive. Dishwashing beyond a few glasses or items in the sink is not included.
Pick Up Floors
Remove clothing, toys, laundry, and other belongings. Home organizing is not included in your base rate.
Protect Special Belongings
Secure fragile, valuable, sentimental, or irreplaceable items.
Check for Loose or Unstable Items
Let us know about unsecured shelves, mirrors, artwork, or damaged fixtures.
Secure Pets
Help keep everyone safe and comfortable.
Confirm Access
Make sure gate codes, keys, door codes, and entry instructions are current.
Have Utilities Ready
Running water, electricity, and working air conditioning must be available.
A little preparation goes a long way! Having surfaces and floors ready helps our team give your home the care and attention it deserves.
What's Not Included in Your General One-Time Clean?
Our General One-Time Clean is designed for homes that are already maintained between visits. Intensive cleaning and certain specialized tasks are outside the standard service. Some belongings also require special protection.
Standard Exclusions
- Heavy buildup and intensive scrubbing.
- Detailed hand-wiping of baseboards, doors, and frames.
- Detailed tile and grout scrubbing.
- Inside cabinets and drawers.
- Inside ovens, refrigerators, freezers, and dishwashers.
- Window glass, tracks, and screens.
Our technicians work from floor level or an approved three-step stool. We do not perform ladder work or disassemble fixtures.
View All Exclusions
Delicate, Valuable & Irreplaceable Items
We treat your home and belongings with care. However, some items are simply too valuable, delicate, or irreplaceable to risk cleaning.
- Inside curio or display cabinets containing crystal, collectibles, or delicate items.
- Valuable artwork, antiques, heirlooms, or irreplaceable collectibles.
- Pianos and delicate musical instruments.
- Fragile items requiring specialized handling or cleaning products.
Please secure fragile, valuable, sentimental, or irreplaceable belongings before your cleaning. Let our office know about anything our team should avoid, including loose or unstable fixtures.
Read Our Special Belongings Policy
Want a Little Extra Cleaning Love?
Customize your visit with additional services!
Inside Oven Cleaning
Detailed oven interior cleaning.
Inside Refrigerator Cleaning
Refrigerator interior cleaning; freezer excluded.
Bed Linen Changes
Fresh bedding using client-provided linens.
Dishwashing
Available when scheduled in advance.
Closet & Pantry Organizing
Help organize selected spaces.
Additional Sliding Glass Door Panels
Beyond the two included panels.
Wall Refresh
Light wall wiping, not full wall washing.
Lanai Cleaning
Light cleaning of eligible outdoor living spaces.
Outdoor Kitchen Cleaning
Accessible outdoor kitchen surfaces; grill interior excluded.
What If My Home Needs More Than a General Clean?
Sometimes a home needs more attention than routine cleaning can provide.
If significant buildup has accumulated since your last CleanFlorida visit, our team may recommend a RESET Clean or additional cleaning services instead of a General One-Time Clean.
Your Cleaning Options
Our office will discuss any additional cleaning time or costs with you before scheduling extra work.
We're Happy to Welcome You Back!
Whether it's been a few weeks or a little longer, we're always happy to help you enjoy a beautifully clean home.
Thank you for continuing to trust CleanFlorida!
Ready for your next cleaning? Contact our team to schedule your General One-Time Clean.
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