Routine surfaces
- Clear and clean the agreed counter areas with a suitable product.
- Clean the sink, faucet and reachable surrounding area.
- Wipe agreed cabinet fronts and handles.
- Clean the cool stovetop according to its instructions.
- Wipe accessible refrigerator, oven and dishwasher exteriors.
- Empty the bin if included and deal with visible spills as agreed.
- Remove loose debris and clean the floor appropriately.
Specify dishes separately. Loading the dishwasher, washing by hand and putting clean dishes away are different commitments.
Refrigerator interior
Agree who removes and replaces food, where it will be held during cleaning and which removable parts can be washed. Follow the appliance instructions. Food-discarding decisions belong to the household unless explicitly agreed.
Tell the provider about a persistent leak, odour or appliance fault rather than treating it as ordinary surface dirt.
Oven and cooking area
Identify the oven type and manufacturer restrictions. Ask whether racks, doors, trays, the range hood and removable components are included. Do not assume the cleaner will operate a self-clean cycle or apply a strong chemical without checking the instructions.
An interior oven clean should be part of the quote rather than an unexpected addition to a short maintenance visit.
Cabinets and pantry
Empty only the storage areas included in the booking. Agree who handles contents, shelf liners and putting items back. Sorting food, organising storage and cleaning shelves are separate tasks.
Products and finishing
Follow product instructions for food-contact surfaces, including any required rinsing. Avoid treating natural stone and other finishes as interchangeable. The Natural Stone Institute cautions that acidic products can etch calcareous stone.
Inspect booked interiors before refilling them. Use the quality checklist, surface care and safe product use for related decisions.