Why these rooms matter so much
We spend a lot of time talking about kitchens and bathrooms. But bedrooms and living rooms are where you actually unwind. It is hard to relax on the couch when there is dust on the TV stand and crumbs in the rug. It is hard to sleep well when the nightstand is covered in dust.
These rooms also collect a lot of dust and hair without you noticing. Fabric couches, curtains, bedding, rugs, and pets all add to it. A good clean makes the air feel lighter and the room feel peaceful again.
What my bedroom cleaning includes
- Dust dressers, nightstands, and headboards
- Dust lamps, shades, and alarm clocks
- Dust picture frames, shelves, and decor
- Wipe mirrors and glass surfaces
- Make the bed, or change sheets if you leave fresh ones out
- Dust window sills and reachable ledges
- Empty small trash cans
- Vacuum carpet and rugs, including edges
- Vacuum or mop hard floors
What my living room cleaning includes
- Dust the TV stand and entertainment center
- Carefully dust around electronics
- Wipe coffee tables and end tables
- Dust bookshelves, frames, and decor
- Straighten pillows and fold throws
- Vacuum couch cushions when you ask
- Wipe light switches and door handles
- Dust reachable baseboards
- Vacuum carpets and rugs and mop hard floors
Family rooms, dens, offices, and more
Every home has its own mix of rooms. A basement family room with a sectional. A home office with a desk and bookshelves. A playroom full of bins. A sunroom with lots of windows. I clean them all. We will walk through each room together so I know what you want and what you want left alone, like papers on a work desk.
Kids rooms and playrooms
I love cleaning for families with kids. Kids rooms get dusty shelves, sticky dressers, and lots of little things on the floor. If you or your kids can pick up toys before I come, I can focus on dusting, wiping, and getting the floors really clean. I am careful with special items like artwork, collections, and anything that looks important to a little one.
Homes with pets
Pet hair loves couches, rugs, and the corners of rooms. I pay extra attention to floors and fabric in pet friendly homes. Let me know what pets you have during the walkthrough so I can plan the right amount of time.
Deeper bedroom and living room tasks
During a deep clean, I add detail work like dusting ceiling fan blades, wiping blinds, hand wiping baseboards and door frames, vacuuming under cushions and reachable spots under furniture, and wiping outlet covers.
Pet hair on the couch? My guide to cleaning a home with pets has a simple weekly plan.
