Household Service Masters

Clean Home Reset checklist

17 steps to reset your home once and keep it that way: set up your supplies, deep clean the kitchen and bathrooms, fix your laundry routine and build habits that stick.

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Set up

The right kit in the right place makes every clean faster.

  • Build a basic cleaning kit and clear out products you don't use Guide
  • Put a supply caddy on each floor Guide
  • Store products out of reach of children and pets Guide
  • Pick a zone for each day of the week Guide

Reset the kitchen

The room that gets dirtiest fastest.

  • Deep clean the oven Guide
  • Clean out the refrigerator and check its temperature Guide
  • Clean the dishwasher filter and the disposal Guide
  • Replace worn cutting boards and old sponges Guide

Reset the bathrooms

Moisture is the enemy; ventilation is the fix.

  • Remove hard water stains from glass and fixtures Guide
  • Clean grout and replace moldy caulk Guide
  • Deep clean each toilet Guide
  • Clean the exhaust fan cover Guide

Laundry and floors

Machines and floors that last longer with a little care.

  • Clean the washer gasket and run a cleaning cycle Guide
  • Clean the dryer vent duct Guide
  • Put together a small stain kit Guide
  • Check you're using the right cleaner for each floor Guide
  • Try the 15-minute daily reset for one week Guide