Cleaning Checklist Boston — Onix Cleaning Services

At Onix Cleaning Services, we pride ourselves on delivering a comprehensive and thorough cleaning experience for our clients.

Our detailed cleaning checklist ensures that every area of your home or office is spotless and well-maintained. Below is our standard cleaning checklist, tailored to meet the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

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Onix Cleaning’s Complete Cleaning Checklist: Everything We Do to Make Your Home Shine

At Onix Cleaning, we believe a spotless home starts with a detailed cleaning checklist. Our comprehensive cleaning process ensures every area of your home receives thorough attention. From dusting surfaces with a microfiber cloth to vacuuming carpets and mopping hard floors, we cover all essentials to keep your space fresh, healthy, and inviting.

Our checklist includes key areas like kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms, and living rooms, focusing on high-touch points such as light switches, faucets, and doorknobs. We make sure no corner is overlooked, providing a deep, consistent clean tailored to your home’s unique needs and lifestyle.

Choosing Onix Cleaning means trusting a team of cleaning experts who follow a proven checklist using eco-friendly products to eliminate dust, pet dander, and grime. Our thorough cleaning includes washing shower walls, bathroom counters, and shower curtains, polishing glass surfaces with glass cleaner, and mopping floors to a shine.

Experience the huge difference of a meticulously cleaned entire house with Onix Cleaning’s thorough cleaning checklist, perfect for daily, regular, or deep cleaning sessions.

Onix Cleaning Checklist

Basic Package

  • Straightening & tidying of Bedrooms, Living, Dining & Common Areas
  • Beds made, sofa & cushions vacuumed. Pillows & blankets fluffed and straightened
  • General vacuuming and dusting of furniture and woodwork
  • Mirrors, glass and picture frames cleaned
  • KITCHEN – Appliances exteriors cleaned & polished
  • Microwave & toasters interior & exterior cleaned
  • Stovetop & Sink scrubbed and disinfected. Countertop disinfected (Items removed & replaced)
  • Front of cabinets, tables & chairs cleaned
  • BATHROOMs – Toilets clean & disinfected inside and outside
  • Tub & shower tiles scrubbed, disinfected, and rinsed
  • Front of cabinets, faucets & fixtures cleaned and shined. Countertop & sink disinfected (Items removed & replaced)
  • All floors are swept, vacuumed, and/or washed. All trash bin emptied and liners replaced

Deluxe Package

Includes everything in the basic package

  • Oven interior cleaned
  • Wet wipe baseboards, window sills, lamps & light fixtures
  • Heavy scrubbing & removal of build-up minerals

Premium Package

Includes everything in the deluxe package

  • Clean inside of refrigerator
  • Extra the time in Kitchen & Bathrooms
  • Interior window cleaning (up to 10 windows)

Basic Package

  • Straightening & tidying of Bedrooms, Living, Dining & Common Areas
  • Beds made, sofa & cushions vacuumed. Pillows & blankets fluffed and straightened
  • General vacuuming and dusting of furniture and woodwork
  • Mirrors, glass and picture frames cleaned
  • KITCHEN – Appliances exteriors cleaned & polished
  • Microwave & toasters interior & exterior cleaned
  • Stovetop & Sink scrubbed and disinfected. Countertop disinfected (Items removed & replaced)
  • Front of cabinets, tables & chairs cleaned
  • BATHROOMs – Toilets clean & disinfected inside and outside
  • Tub & shower tiles scrubbed, disinfected, and rinsed
  • Front of cabinets, faucets & fixtures cleaned and shined. Countertop & sink disinfected (Items removed & replaced)
  • All floors are swept, vacuumed, and/or washed. All trash bin emptied and liners replaced

Deluxe Package

Includes everything in the basic package

  • Oven interior cleaned
  • Wet wipe baseboards, window sills, lamps & light fixtures
  • Heavy scrubbing & removal of build-up minerals

Premium Package

Includes everything in the deluxe package

  • Clean inside of refrigerator
  • Extra the time in Kitchen & Bathrooms
  • Extended time for other areas of focus
  • Interior window cleaning (up to 10 windows)

Basic Package

  • General vacuuming and dusting of furniture and woodwork
  • Mirrors, glass and picture frames cleaned
  • KITCHEN – Appliances exteriors cleaned & polished
  • Microwave & toasters interior & exterior cleaned
  • Stovetop & Sink scrubbed and disinfected. Countertop disinfected (Items removed & replaced)
  • Front of kitchen cabinets cleaned
  • BATHROOMs – Toilets clean & disinfected inside and outside
  • Tub & shower tiles scrubbed, disinfected, and rinsed
  • Front of cabinets, faucets & fixtures cleaned and shined. Vanity top & sink disinfected
  • All floors are swept, vacuumed, and/or washed. All trash bin emptied and liners replaced

Deluxe Package

Includes everything in the basic package

  • Oven interior cleaned
  • Clean the inside of refrigerator
  • Clean the inside of cabinets & drawers
  • Wet wipe baseboards, window sills, lamps & light fixtures
  • Heavy scrubbing & removal of build-up minerals

Premium Package

Includes everything in the deluxe package

  • A little more loving on Kitchen & Bathrooms
  • Extended time for other areas of focus
  • Interior window cleaning (up to 10 windows)

Our Services

Two women wearing blue shirts from Onix Cleaning Services clean a living room; one folds a blanket while the other dusts a console table with framed photos and a white orchid, ensuring everything is spotless as per their cleaning checklist.

General Area

  • Dusting all accessible surfaces, shelves, and decor.
  • Vacuuming carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture.
  • Mopping hardwood, tile, and laminate floors.
  • Baseboards are cleaned and corners for cobwebs.
  • Windows – clean interior windows, sills, and tracks.
  • Mirrors are polished and other glass surfaces.
  • Doors and Frames are wiped down.
  • Light Fixtures and ceiling fans are dusted and wiped.
  • Switches and Outlets are cleaned.
  • Trash Removal – all trash cans emptied and liners changed.

Kitchen

  • Countertops are cleaned and sanitized.
  • Cabinets exteriors are wiped down.
  • Appliances: Clean exterior of all appliances like ovens and refrigerators.
  • Stovetop is cleaned and degreased including range hood.
  • Sink and faucet are scrubbed and sanitized.
  • Backsplash is clean and sanitized.
  • Floors are swept and mopped.
  • Trash and recycling bins are emptied and liners are replaced.

Bathroom

  • Sinks and Countertops including faucets are cleaned and sanitized.
  • Toilets are cleaned and sanitized including bowl, seat, lid, tank, and base.
  • Showers and Tubs are scrubbed and sanitized including fixtures.
  • Bathroom Mirrors are cleaned and polished.
  • Cabinets and Drawers exteriors are wiped down.
  • Faucets and Fixtures are cleaned and shined.
  • Floors are swept and mopped.
  • Trash is emptied and liners are replaced.

Bedroom

  • Beds are made, and linens are changed if provided. (depends on the customer)
  • Surfaces are dusted, including nightstands, dressers, and shelves.
  • Floors are vacuumed, carpets and rugs, hard floors are mopped.
  • Mirrors are cleaned and polished.
  • Closets exteriors are wiped down.
  • Pillows & blankets are fluffed and straightened.
Two people in blue shirts methodically follow a cleaning checklist as they tidy a living room with a large sectional sofa, wooden coffee table, and a big window letting in natural light. One is adjusting a cushion while the other wipes down the table.

Living Area

  • Surfaces are dusted and wiped down, including coffee tables, side tables, and entertainment centers.
  • Upholstered furniture is vacuumed, including under cushions.
  • Floors are vacuumed and mopped, including area rugs.
  • Electronics are dusted and wiped down, including TV screens and remote controls.

Additional Services

For add-ons, some services might already be included based on the package you choose. Check the package details to see what’s covered and get the best value for your needs.

Blue line drawing of an open refrigerator containing various items including meat, cheese, eggs, a bottle, and vegetables. Perfect addition to your cleaning checklist for organizing and maintaining freshness.

Inside of
refrigerator

A simple blue line drawing of an oven within a blue circular border, featuring control dials and an open door with a rack inside—a perfect addition to your cleaning checklist.

Inside of
oven

Icon of a person wiping a window within a blue circle, with a bucket placed on the floor, representing part of a cleaning checklist.

Cleaning inside
Windows

A blue icon featuring closed blinds with a pull cord in a circular border against a light blue background, perfect for your cleaning checklist.

Cleaning of
Blinds

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Inside of
Cabinets

Blue circle icon of a foot wiping on a mat, a perfect addition to your cleaning checklist.

Wet wipe
woodwork

A blue outline of a washing machine with a diagonal line striking through it, indicating no washing machines allowed. This symbol is an essential part of the cleaning checklist.

Doing the
Laundry

A blue circle with a diagonal line through it, crossing out the text "30 lbs," indicating a restriction or prohibition on weights over 30 pounds. Perfect for your cleaning checklist to ensure safety measures are clearly communicated.

Moving Furniture
over 30 lbs

Icon showing a figure cleaning a tiled wall with a bucket nearby, overlaid with a diagonal line indicating that cleaning is prohibited. Refer to the cleaning checklist for alternative tasks.

Washing of
walls

Icon of a person with a ponytail standing on a stool cleaning a window, crossed out by a large blue prohibition symbol. A reminder to follow the cleaning checklist for safe practices.

Cleaning outside
windows

A blue symbol depicting a person and a suitcase with a diagonal line through them, indicating no luggage allowed, is part of the cleaning checklist.

Surfaces above
arms reach – 10’+

A blue symbol shows a person on a ladder reaching towards a lamp with a line striking through, indicating it's not part of the cleaning checklist.

Reaching High
Ceilings 12’+

Icon of a house with stairs leading to a basement, indicated by an arrow pointing to the lower level inside the house, perfect for your cleaning checklist.

Finished
Basement

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Balcony or
Patio

A blue icon depicting a car being washed inside a garage, with a hand holding a cloth and a bucket of water beside the car. A cleaning checklist ensures no detail is overlooked.

Cleaning
Garages

Blue icon of a watering can pouring water onto a potted plant with two leaves inside a light blue circle, symbolizing growth and renewal—much like completing tasks on a cleaning checklist.

Watering of
Plants

A person on a ladder spraying a light fixture with a bottle, with a floor buffer and vacuum cleaner seen below as part of the cleaning checklist. Circular blue icon.

Cleaning of
Chandeliers

A person standing on a ladder changes a lightbulb while holding a cloth, as if following a cleaning checklist. A bucket is placed nearby. The scene is depicted in a blue icon style.

Wet wiping
light bulbs

A blue circular sign with a diagonal line crossing out a poop emoji with eyes against a light blue background, reminding residents to adhere to the cleaning checklist.

Biohazardous Material
(Feces, Blood, etc)

Blue circle with a diagonal line through it over an image of a hand holding a bag of dog waste, indicating no dog waste allowed as part of the cleaning checklist.

Handling
Animal Waste

A blue sign with a red diagonal line crossing out an icon of a truck carrying materials, indicating no dumping, is essential in your cleaning checklist.

Trash
Hauling

Blue and white sign depicting a person carrying a box with a diagonal line through various household items, indicating no dumping or placing of household items in the area—part of the cleaning checklist to maintain cleanliness.

Clutter/Hoarder
Pick-up

A blue circular icon with a bacteria illustration crossed out, indicating prohibition or elimination of bacteria—perfect for any cleaning checklist.

Mold
Removal

Do not operate the machine without proper safety measures, and ensure you've completed the cleaning checklist first.

Industrial
Cleaning

Maximize Professional Cleaning through our
Cleaning Checklist in 3 Easy Steps.

1
Schedule a Cleaning Service Today!

Check out our cleaning checklist with Onix Cleaning Services. Book online, choose your date, location, and type of clean. Enjoy discounts on recurring bookings and create a routine that keeps your space in good condition!

2
Focus on Things and People You Love.

Let Onix Cleaning Services refresh your space while you relax. Spend quality moments elsewhere; our trusted professionals handle the cleaning, using good care to keep every room in place, giving you peace of mind.

3
Your Expected Results Every Time.

Enjoy a perfectly clean house and the comfort it brings. Be more productive with your time. Booking your next cleaning schedule with Onix Cleaning Services is just a click away to start keeping your rooms organized and dirt-free!

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Testimonials and Customer Reviews from Our Boston-Based Clients

For 20 years, we have provided excellent service to many locations from north to south Boston.

We give professional cleaning services in many parts of Suffolk County, Middlesex County,
Essex County, and Norfolk County. With this, we continue to receive reviews from our Boston-based customers.

These Boston customers’ reviews are a great way to see what people think of our cleaning company.
Here are some of the things they have said about our house cleaning service:

  • Excellent cleaning services! Highly recommend. Easy to schedule and efficient, high-quality service.
    Mikaela G.
  • We had a great experience with Onix cleaning services. The team was extremely professional and did a great job doing deep cleaning my home. I highly recommend it!
    Anupriya M.
  • Fantastic! They arrived on time and did a wonderful job! Highly recommend!!!
    Claire R.
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Frequently Asked Questions

If you have more questions about our cleaning services for your house or specific rooms, we’ve answered some of them below to help you better understand our offerings and routine.

Standard cleaning includes regular maintenance tasks like dusting and vacuuming.
Deep cleaning involves more thorough tasks such as scrubbing tile grout and detailed cleaning of all surfaces.

Move In/Out cleaning focuses on making the property spotless for new occupants, including cleaning inside cabinets, appliances, and more.

Our Basic package covers essential cleaning tasks, Deluxe includes additional services like detailed bathroom and kitchen cleaning, and Premium offers the most comprehensive service with all-inclusive cleaning and extra touches like organizing.

Yes, we provide a detailed checklist for each cleaning package on our estimate, outlining all the tasks included to ensure transparency and help you choose the best package for your needs.

Yes, our cleaning packages are highly flexible. You can customize them to include specific tasks or exclude others to match your preferences and needs.

Our extra services include tasks like oven cleaning, refrigerator cleaning, window washing, and more. These services can be added to any cleaning package for an additional fee, tailored to meet your specific needs.

For optimal results, we recommend scheduling a deep cleaning every 3 to 4 months, depending on your home’s needs and your personal preferences.

We serve Downtown Boston and a 10 miles radius. Please visit our website for a detailed service map or contact us directly to confirm if we cover your area.

Yes, our minimum service area and booking requirements vary depending on the location. Generally, we have a minimum duration or cost for each booking to ensure efficient service delivery. Please contact us for specific details.

For quick assistance, call our customer service team or, conveniently book online:
Simply select your desired service, choose a preferred date and time, and provide your contact information.

Yes, our online booking process is simple and user-friendly. Visit our website, choose your cleaning package, select the date and time, fill in your property details, and confirm your booking.

Yes! When booking by phone, please have your address, preferred date and time, type of cleaning service, and any special instructions ready to streamline the process.

After booking, you will receive an email confirmation with the details of your appointment. We also send reminders 24 hours before the service and a notification when the cleaning team is en route.

To reschedule or cancel, contact us at least 24 hours before your appointment. Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance may incur a fee. Rescheduling is free of charge.

Yes, we typically require a deposit or prepayment to secure your booking. Details about the amount and payment methods will be provided during the booking process.

We offer a 2-hour arrival window based on your preference and our schedule. Upon booking, you’ll receive a confirmation with the estimated arrival time. Plus, we’ll notify you when the team is en route, ensuring you’re informed every step of the way.

A standard cleaning session typically takes 2-3 hours, depending on the size and condition of your home. We’ll provide an estimated duration when you book.

Yes, you will receive email and text reminders 48 hours before your cleaning appointment, as well as a confirmation of the booking details.

On the day of your service, you will receive a text message notification when the cleaners are en route.

We offer flexible scheduling options. If you need to adjust your appointment, contact us as soon as possible. We will accommodate your changes based on availability.

To prepare for your cleaning, tidy up personal items, secure valuables, and provide access to all areas that need cleaning. This helps our team work efficiently.

You can communicate special instructions during booking or directly to the cleaning team upon arrival. Clear communication ensures your specific needs are met.

For pet safety, secure your pets in a separate area during the cleaning. Inform the team about any pets so they can take necessary precautions.

No, our cleaning team brings all necessary supplies and equipment. If you prefer us to use your products, please inform us in advance.

While it’s not necessary, tidying up personal items and clearing surfaces before the cleaning team arrives allows them to focus on deep cleaning tasks, ensuring a more thorough and efficient job.

At Onix Cleaning Services, we extend our range of services and ensure reliable results by partnering with trusted experts like Super Steamers and Oliveira Painting. If you want to find the right solution, make sure to rely on our partners. Our collaboration with Super Steamers allows us to use the best techniques for exceptional carpet and upholstery cleaning, guaranteeing that every detail of your space is impeccably maintained with the right soap and water.

Oliveira Painting enhances our offerings with top-quality painting services, perfect for both minor touch-ups and complete overhauls, making your space look new. By working with these reputable partners, we make sure to deliver a seamless, one-stop solution for all your cleaning and maintenance needs. Check the available list for tips and order the services you need, ensuring the highest standards of quality and customer satisfaction.

Onix Cleaning Services

From AirBNBs to family Boston homes, Onix Cleaning Services offers a wide range of cleaning services for every room and house, whether you need daily or weekly upkeep. We use high-quality products to keep your space organized and clean. Our services can even be customized further to fit your specific needs and routine.

Our Specialties

Residential Cleaning

Commercial Cleaning

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Which Places Does Onix Cleaning Provide Professional Cleaning Services In Boston, MA?

The places Onix Cleaning provides professional cleaning services in Boston, Ma – the Greater Boston Area are listed below.

Suffolk County – Downtown Boston

Allston

Back Bay

Bay Village

Beacon Hill

Boston

Brighton

Brookline

Charlestown

Chelsea

Chinatown

Dorchester

Downtown

East Boston

Fenway

Financial District

Hyde Park

Jamaica Plain

Kenmore

Leather District

Mattapan

Midtown

Mission Hill

North End

Revere

Roslindale

Roxbury

Seaport District

South Boston

South End

Waterfront

West End

West Roxbury

Winthrop

Middlesex County – Greater Boston

Arlington

Belmont

Burlington

Cambridge

Everett

Lexington

Malden

Medford

Melrose

Newton

North Reading

Reading

Somerville

Stoneham

Wakefield

Waltham

Watertown

Wilmington

Winchester

Woburn

Essex County – North Shore

Lynn

Lynnfield

Marblehead

Nahant

Peabody

Salem

Saugus

Norfolk County – South Shore

Braintree

Brookline

Chestnut Hill

Milton

Quincy

Weymouth

Our extensive reach ensures that no matter where you are in the Boston area, you can benefit from our top-quality cleaning services. We are familiar with the unique needs of each neighborhood are dedicated to delivering the most effective cleaning solutions tailored to your home.