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FREE CLEANING CHECKLISTS

Cleaning checklists for every facility type

Professional cleaning templates used by commercial cleaning companies. Free to download, or use them digitally with GPS tracking and photo proof inside FacilityCare IQ.

Standard Commercial Office

5 sections · 27 items

Complete office cleaning checklist covering lobbies, workspaces, conference rooms, break rooms, and restrooms.

Lobby & Reception5 items
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas and rugs
  • Mop hard flooring (tile, vinyl, wood)
  • Dust reception desk, tables, and ledges
  • Clean entrance glass doors and sidelights
  • Empty all trash and recycling bins
Office Areas4 items
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas
  • Dust desks, monitors, phones, and horizontal surfaces
  • Empty all trash and recycling bins
  • Wipe light switches and door handles
Conference Rooms4 items
  • Wipe conference table and chairs
  • Clean whiteboard and marker trays
  • Vacuum or mop flooring
  • Empty trash bins
Break Room / Kitchen6 items
  • Wipe countertops, tables, and chairs
  • Clean sink basin and faucet
  • Clean microwave interior and exterior
  • Wipe exterior of refrigerator
  • Mop floor
  • Empty all trash and recycling
Restrooms8 items
  • Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals
  • Clean sinks, mirrors, and countertops
  • Refill soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
  • Mop floors with disinfectant
  • Empty sanitary bins
  • Wipe partitions and door handles
  • Check and restock air fresheners
  • Clean light fixtures and vents

Medical & Dental Office

4 sections · 21 items

Healthcare-grade checklist with infection control protocols, exam room sanitization, and biohazard waste handling.

Waiting Areas5 items
  • Wipe and disinfect all seating surfaces
  • Disinfect reception counter and sign-in area
  • Clean glass doors and partitions
  • Vacuum or mop all flooring
  • Sanitize magazine racks and shared items
Exam Rooms7 items
  • Disinfect exam table and stirrups
  • Wipe all counters, cabinets, and sinks
  • Clean light fixtures and overhead lamp
  • Disinfect door handles, light switches, and drawer pulls
  • Mop floor with hospital-grade disinfectant
  • Restock gloves, paper, and hand sanitizer
  • Empty waste — separate biohazard and general
Restrooms6 items
  • Clean and disinfect all fixtures
  • Refill soap, towels, and toilet paper
  • Clean mirror and countertop
  • Mop with disinfectant
  • Refill hand sanitizer dispensers
  • Empty all waste bins
Biohazard & Waste3 items
  • Check sharps containers — replace if 3/4 full
  • Verify biohazard bags are sealed and labeled
  • Log waste removal in compliance sheet

School & Daycare

4 sections · 19 items

Multi-zone checklist for classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasiums, restrooms, and common areas in educational facilities.

Classrooms5 items
  • Wipe and disinfect all desks and tables
  • Clean whiteboard / smartboard
  • Vacuum or mop flooring
  • Empty trash bins
  • Disinfect light switches and door handles
Cafeteria5 items
  • Wipe and disinfect all tables and benches
  • Mop entire floor
  • Clean serving area counters
  • Empty all trash and recycling
  • Disinfect tray return area
Restrooms5 items
  • Clean and disinfect all toilets and urinals
  • Clean sinks and mirrors
  • Refill soap, paper towels, and toilet paper
  • Mop floors with disinfectant
  • Check for graffiti and report
Common Areas & Hallways4 items
  • Vacuum or mop all hallway flooring
  • Wipe handrails and water fountains
  • Empty all hallway trash bins
  • Clean entrance doors and glass

Restaurant & Food Service

3 sections · 16 items

Front-of-house and back-of-house cleaning checklist with food safety standards and kitchen sanitization protocols.

Dining Area5 items
  • Wipe and disinfect all tables and chairs
  • Sweep and mop flooring
  • Clean menus, condiment holders, and table accessories
  • Wipe booth seating
  • Clean windows and glass partitions
Kitchen6 items
  • Degrease cooking surfaces and hoods
  • Clean and sanitize prep areas
  • Mop floors with degreaser
  • Empty grease traps (if scheduled)
  • Wipe down equipment exteriors
  • Sanitize dish area and sinks
Restrooms5 items
  • Clean and disinfect all fixtures
  • Refill all dispensers
  • Mop floors
  • Empty trash
  • Check mirrors and touch-up cleaning

Church & Place of Worship

4 sections · 17 items

Checklist for sanctuaries, fellowship halls, nurseries, and restrooms in religious facilities.

Sanctuary / Main Hall5 items
  • Vacuum all carpeted areas and pew seating
  • Dust pews, pulpit, and altar area
  • Clean glass doors and windows
  • Empty all trash bins
  • Dust light fixtures and ceiling fans
Fellowship Hall4 items
  • Wipe all tables and chairs
  • Clean kitchen/serving counter
  • Mop or vacuum flooring
  • Empty trash and recycling
Nursery / Children's Area4 items
  • Disinfect all toys and play surfaces
  • Wipe cribs, changing tables, and chairs
  • Vacuum or mop flooring
  • Empty diaper pails and trash
Restrooms4 items
  • Clean and disinfect all fixtures
  • Refill dispensers
  • Mop floors
  • Empty trash

Industrial & Warehouse

3 sections · 15 items

Heavy-duty cleaning checklist for warehouses, manufacturing floors, loading docks, and break rooms.

Production Floor5 items
  • Sweep and scrub concrete floors
  • Clean machinery exteriors (if authorized)
  • Empty waste bins and recycling
  • Wipe workstations and tool storage areas
  • Check spill kits and report low stock
Loading Dock4 items
  • Sweep dock area
  • Remove debris from bay doors
  • Empty trash and recycling
  • Wipe control panels and switches
Break Room & Restrooms6 items
  • Wipe tables, counters, and chairs
  • Clean microwave and refrigerator exterior
  • Clean and disinfect restroom fixtures
  • Refill all dispensers
  • Mop floors
  • Empty all trash

Retail Store

3 sections · 13 items

Checklist for sales floors, fitting rooms, back stock areas, and customer restrooms in retail locations.

Sales Floor5 items
  • Vacuum or mop entire floor
  • Dust shelving, displays, and fixtures
  • Clean checkout counters and POS areas
  • Clean entrance doors and glass storefronts
  • Empty all trash bins
Fitting Rooms4 items
  • Wipe mirrors and seating
  • Vacuum or mop floor
  • Disinfect hooks and door handles
  • Remove hangers and return to floor
Restrooms & Back Stock4 items
  • Clean and disinfect restroom fixtures
  • Refill dispensers
  • Sweep back stock / receiving area
  • Empty all trash

Gym & Fitness Center

3 sections · 14 items

Checklist for workout areas, locker rooms, pool decks, and group fitness studios.

Workout Floor5 items
  • Wipe and disinfect all equipment surfaces
  • Vacuum or mop flooring
  • Refill sanitizer spray stations
  • Clean mirrors
  • Empty all trash bins
Locker Rooms & Showers5 items
  • Clean and disinfect showers, benches, and lockers
  • Mop floors with disinfectant
  • Refill soap, shampoo, and towel stations
  • Clean mirrors and sinks
  • Empty all trash and towel bins
Group Fitness Studio4 items
  • Mop or vacuum studio floor
  • Wipe mirrors and barre
  • Disinfect equipment (mats, balls, bands)
  • Empty trash

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