Cleaning Checklist

Standard Cleaning

Perfect for homes cleaned within the last 30 days, our Standard Cleaning helps maintain a fresh, healthy, and consistently spotless home.

Kitchen & Dining Area

  • Clean and sanitize countertops

  • Wipe down appliance exteriors

  • Clean inside and outside of the microwave

  • Clean and polish sink and faucet

  • Spot clean cabinet fronts

  • Dust accessible surfaces and décor

  • Clean dining table and chairs

  • Vacuum and/or sweep floors

  • Mop hard surface floors

  • Empty trash and replace liner

  • Final touch-up for a fresh, polished finish

Bathrooms

  • Clean and disinfect toilets

  • Scrub and sanitize tubs and showers

  • Clean shower doors and fixtures

  • Wipe and sanitize countertops

  • Clean and polish sinks and faucets

  • Clean mirrors for a streak-free shine

  • Dust accessible surfaces

  • Wipe towel bars and bathroom fixtures

  • Sweep and vacuum floors

  • Mop and sanitize hard floors

  • Empty trash and replace liner

  • Final quality inspection for a sparkling finish

Bedrooms & Living Areas

  • Dust furniture and accessible surfaces

  • Wipe tables, nightstands, dressers, and shelves

  • Make beds and straighten pillows (change linens if provided)

  • Clean mirrors and glass surfaces

  • Spot clean light switches and door handles

  • Vacuum carpets, rugs, and stairs

  • Sweep and mop hard floors

  • Remove trash and replace liners

  • Final quality inspection for a clean, refreshed space

Deep Cleaning

Our Deep Cleaning service is perfect for first-time customers, homes that haven't been professionally cleaned within the last 45 days, or anyone looking for a complete top-to-bottom refresh. It includes everything in our Standard Cleaning plus extra attention to built-up dirt, hidden dust, and overlooked areas.

Includes Everything from Kitchen & Dining Area in Our Standard Cleaning, Plus:

  • Wipe down cabinet exteriors

  • Clean baseboards throughout the home

  • Dust and clean décor and accessible decorative items

  • Wipe doors, door frames, and trim

  • Clean light switches and outlet covers

  • Remove cobwebs from corners and ceilings

  • Detail clean window sills and ledges

  • Spot clean walls (as needed)

  • Hand wipe reachable vents

  • Extra attention to high-touch surfaces and hard-to-reach areas

Includes Everything from Bathrooms in Our Standard Cleaning, Plus:

  • Remove hard water buildup from shower doors

  • Remove soap scum and stubborn buildup from tubs and showers

  • Wipe down cabinet exteriors

  • Clean baseboards

  • Dust and clean accessible décor and decorative items

  • Wipe doors, door frames, and trim

  • Detail clean light fixtures (reachable)

  • Clean window sills and ledges

  • Extra attention to corners, edges, and hard-to-reach areas

Includes Everything from Bedrooms & Living Areas in Our Standard Cleaning, Plus:

  • Dust ceiling fans (reachable)

  • Clean window sills and blinds

  • Clean sliding glass doors and tracks

  • Wipe doors, door frames, and trim

  • Vacuum under beds and accessible furniture

  • Clean baseboards throughout the room

  • Dust light fixtures and wall décor (reachable)

  • Remove cobwebs from corners and ceilings

  • Extra attention to edges, corners, and overlooked areas

Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning

Our Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning service is designed for empty homes, apartments, and rental properties, providing a comprehensive top-to-bottom clean to prepare the space for its next chapter. It includes everything in our Deep Cleaning service, plus the following:

  • Clean inside refrigerator

  • Clean inside oven

  • Clean inside cabinets and drawers

  • Sweep garage floor

  • Wipe closet shelves and rods

  • Remove dust and debris from empty storage areas

  • Final quality inspection to ensure the home is move-in ready

Please Note: Interior window cleaning is not included and may be available as an additional service.

What's Not Included

To ensure the safety of our customers and cleaning professionals, the following services are not included:

  • Cleaning biohazardous materials (including blood, bodily fluids, mold, or animal waste)

  • Organizing or decluttering personal belongings

  • Exterior window cleaning

  • Moving or lifting heavy furniture or appliances

  • Carpet shampooing or steam cleaning (referrals available upon request)

  • Cleaning areas that cannot be safely reached with a standard two-step ladder

  • Cleaning homes with active pest infestations

  • Washing walls unless included as an add-on or part of a deep cleaning

  • Cleaning exterior surfaces, patios, garages (except garage sweeping with Move-In/Move-Out Cleaning)

  • Service may be refused or discontinued if our cleaning professionals experience unsafe conditions, aggressive behavior, harassment, or disrespect.

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Services

About Us

Areas We Serve

Reviews

Contacts

SERVICES

Residential Cleaning

Deep Cleaning

Move-In / Move-Out Cleaning

Commercial Cleaning

Airbnb Cleaning

Recurring Cleaning

Recurring Cleaning

CONTACT US

(803) 784-0220

9600 Two Notch Road Suite 5

Columbia, SC 29223

© 2026 Diamond Elite Maids. All Rights Reserved.