Apartment Cleaning Checklist

Daily Cleaning Tasks

• Make the bed

• Wash dishes and wipe down kitchen counters, stove, and sink

• Tidy up clutter in each room and put items back in their place

• Sweep or vacuum high-traffic areas like entryways and kitchens

• Clean and disinfect bathroom counters and sinks

• Take out the trash and recycling as needed

Weekly Cleaning Tasks

• Dust furniture, shelves, picture frames, lamps, etc.

• Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors thoroughly

• Tidy up and organize drawers, closets, and cabinets

• Wipe down mirrors, glass, and windows

• Disinfect high-touch surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, remotes

Kitchen

• Clean the inside and outside of appliances like the microwave, coffee maker, toaster

• Wipe down cabinet doors and backsplash

• Scrub the sink and faucet

• Mop the floor, getting into corners and along baseboards

Bathroom

• Scrub the shower/tub, including the door, curtain, and fixtures

• Clean and disinfect the toilet inside and out

• Wipe down mirrors and polish fixtures

• Wash bath mats and towels

• Sweep and mop the floor

Bedroom

• Wash bedding including sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers

• Dust nightstands, dressers, headboard and any other furniture

• Vacuum or sweep under the bed and in closets

• Organize and declutter surfaces

Monthly/Quarterly Tasks

• Wash curtains, drapes, and blinds

• Vacuum and flip mattresses

• Clean and degrease oven and stovetop

• Wipe out and organize inside of fridge and freezer

• Dust and wipe down baseboards, door frames, and crown molding

• Clean and degrease range hood and filter

• Wash windows and windowsills inside and out

• Declutter and donate unused items

Some additional tips:

• Keep cleaning supplies organized and easily accessible in each room

• Tackle one room or task at a time to avoid getting overwhelmed

• Put on music or a podcast to make cleaning more enjoyable

• Reward yourself when you finish your checklist for extra motivation

• Get your family or roommates involved so everyone pitches in

With this comprehensive checklist broken down by frequency, your apartment will stay clean and tidy. Customize it as needed for your space and lifestyle. A little bit of cleaning done consistently goes a long way in maintaining an organized home you can feel proud of.