Where to begin
Choose your priority: a regular reset, one room that needs attention, or a deeper clean before a move or visitors. Give that job a clear finish point before adding another.
How to clean a house in a sensible order
Put away loose items first, then gather clean cloths, a vacuum and products suited to your surfaces. Dust before you vacuum, work from higher surfaces down, and leave floors until the end. Keep toilet cloths separate from those used in kitchens and living areas.
Our whole-house cleaning checklist gives you an order to follow. For ongoing care, use the house cleaning schedule to decide what happens daily, weekly and less often.
Start with the kitchen and bathroom
Food preparation areas, sinks and frequently touched surfaces need regular attention. A room checklist makes it easier to finish the useful tasks without getting diverted into every cupboard.
Follow the kitchen cleaning checklist or bathroom cleaning checklist. Treat appliance interiors and stubborn shower marks as separate jobs when they need more time.
House cleaning tips for the easily missed details
Identify the finish before choosing a cleaner. A damp cloth may suit one painted surface while another needs a different approach. Test a small, hidden area and let it dry before continuing.
Use our guides to cleaning painted walls, skirting boards and kitchen cupboards when the everyday wipe-down is not enough.
A deeper clean for a different occasion
A seasonal refresh, a rental inspection and a move have different priorities. Choose the checklist that matches your deadline and leave enough time for wet surfaces or carpets to dry.
Plan a spring clean, prepare for Christmas visitors, or work through the move-out checklist. If the task list is growing, compare deep cleaning and regular cleaning before deciding what to book.
Start here
- Choose your whole-house cleaning order.
- Build a routine you can keep.
- Prepare your priorities for a cleaner.
We offer house cleaning services in Wellington and one-off deeper cleans. Tell us your suburb, the rooms involved and the details you would like help with, and we will put together a free quote.
Find the guide for your home
- End of tenancy cleaning in Upper HuttMoving out in Upper Hutt? Plan your end-of-tenancy clean, agree the room-by-room scope and request a free tailored quote from Peace of Mind Cleaning.
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- How to clean an ovenClean your oven with a method suited to its lining, racks and glass. Follow our preparation and finishing checklist, or discuss a deeper home clean.
- How to clean a fridgeClean fridge shelves, drawers and seals without rushing the food back in. Use our practical checklist and discuss appliance details in a home-clean quote.
- Cleaning skirting boards without damaging the finishRemove dust and everyday marks from skirting boards with a gentle method for the finish. Follow our steps or discuss the details in a deeper home clean.
- Cleaning kitchen cupboards, inside and outClean kitchen cupboard doors, handles and shelves with care for the finish. Use our practical sequence and discuss interiors in your home-clean quote.
- How to clean a bathroomUse our bathroom cleaning checklist for a quick reset or a deeper clean. Work through the shower, basin, toilet and floor, then ask us about help.
- Kitchen cleaning checklistUse a practical kitchen cleaning checklist for daily, weekly and deeper tasks. Plan cupboards, appliances and floors, then discuss a tailored home clean.
- Spring cleaning checklist for your homePlan a New Zealand spring clean room by room, from cupboards to window tracks. Use our printable checklist and ask about a deeper Wellington home clean.
- Christmas cleaning checklistGet your home ready for Christmas guests with a practical four-week cleaning plan. Use the printable checklist and discuss help before the busy season.
- How to clean walls without damaging the finishClean painted walls with a careful test, light pressure and controlled moisture. Follow our wall-washing guide and discuss detailed home-cleaning tasks.
- How to clean laminate floorsClean laminate floors with dry-soil removal, a lightly damp mop and the right product. Avoid residue and excess water, and discuss a tailored home clean.
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- Deep cleaning vs regular cleaningCompare deep cleaning and regular cleaning, work through three household examples and choose the scope to discuss for your Wellington home.
- Deep cleaning in WellingtonDiscuss a deep clean in Wellington. Use a room-by-room priority plan for a one-off or spring refresh and request a free tailored cleaning quote.
- End of Tenancy Cleaning Lower HuttPlan end of tenancy cleaning in Lower Hutt around movers, room scope, utilities and key return. Request a tailored quote for the work your property needs.
- What affects house cleaning cost in Wellington?Understand what affects a house-cleaning quote in Wellington. Compare scope, frequency and extras, then prepare a useful enquiry without guessed prices.
- House Cleaning KāpitiEnquire about house cleaning in Kāpiti. Define priority rooms, household upkeep, access and your preferred visit pattern for a tailored quote.
- House Cleaning Lower HuttArrange house cleaning in Lower Hutt with clear room priorities, a household task split and repeatable access instructions. Ask us for a tailored quote.
- House Cleaning MiramarArrange house cleaning in Miramar with three first-visit priorities, a clear kitchen and bathroom scope, and practical household preparation.
- House Cleaning PoriruaPlan house cleaning in Porirua with room priorities, surface-care details and clear entry instructions. Discuss a one-off or recurring clean with us.
- House Cleaning Schedule Template for a Manageable WeekUse a printable house-cleaning schedule template with rooms, tasks and owners. Adapt two worked examples and separate household upkeep from cleaner visits.
- House Cleaning Upper HuttPlan house cleaning in Upper Hutt with three room priorities, a clear preparation split and a suitable visit pattern. Request a free tailored quote.
- Move-in cleaning checklistPlan a move-in clean before unpacking. Use an empty-home checklist, short-window priorities and a furniture sequence for a calmer arrival.
- Move-in & move-out cleaning in WellingtonPlan move-in or move-out cleaning in Wellington with a clear access window, room priorities and a tailored quote. No bond-return promises.
- Move-out cleaning checklistUse a practical move-out cleaning checklist for your Wellington home, including room priorities, task ownership, handover planning and official tenancy guidance.
- Post-renovation cleaning in WellingtonDiscuss post-renovation cleaning in Wellington. Prepare a readiness checklist, surface information and access plan for a tailored assessment and quote.
- Pre-sale cleaning checklist for your homePrepare your home for sale with a cleaning checklist for photography, viewings and everyday upkeep. Plan verified one-off, window and carpet services.
- How to prepare for a house cleanerPrepare for a house cleaner with a practical access, belongings, pets and priorities checklist, adapted to Peace of Mind’s supplied equipment and products.
- Regular home cleaning in WellingtonPlan regular home cleaning in Wellington with a clear room priority list, an agreed schedule and a free tailored quote from Peace of Mind Cleaning.
- A rental inspection cleaning checklistPrepare your lived-in Wellington rental for a routine inspection with a room checklist, shared-flat plan and clear cleaning priorities.
- Weekly or fortnightly cleaning?Compare weekly and fortnightly home cleaning with a practical decision table and review checklist. Discuss a suitable arrangement with Peace of Mind.