Make a room-by-room task list
List the areas guests are likely to use, such as the entry, bathroom, kitchen and shared living space. Note surfaces and tasks that need attention and allow time for drying or airing as directed by the products you use.
Declutter and prepare access
Put away loose items, clear walkways and gather ordinary rubbish before cleaning. Keep food, personal items and household products separate from work areas and follow the instructions for any tools or products used.
Read product labels and avoid improvised mixtures
Use each cleaning product only for its labelled task and surface, follow application and disposal directions, and do not mix products. The NSW Poisons Information Centre provides general cleaning-product safety guidance; check the relevant local source for your circumstances.
Keep cleaning separate from health advice
A household cleaning checklist cannot promise that a room is virus-free, prevent infection or replace current health guidance. Do not make public-health claims from a cleaning task or product label unless the specific claim is supported by current authoritative evidence.
