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What the 55-point standard is, and what every visit covers

2026 06 12·5 min read

From the kitchen to the skirting boards — how one precise list turns cleanliness into something predictable rather than accidental.

When we talk about “the 55-point standard”, we don’t mean a marketing number — we mean the specific checklist we follow on every visit. It exists for one reason: so the result never depends on the day, or on which member of the team turns up. The same list means the same result.

A system instead of improvisation

Without a clear plan, cleaning always comes down to memory and mood: the taps get polished one week, the skirting boards forgotten the next. A standard removes that randomness. Every room has its own set of points, and the specialist works methodically — top to bottom, from the cleanest zones toward the dirtiest — so surfaces already cleaned aren’t dusted over again.

Kitchen and bathroom: where hygiene matters most

These rooms take up the largest share of the list, because here it isn’t only about how things look but about hygiene. We disinfect countertops, sinks and taps, clean the stovetop, oven front and range hood of grease, wash the tiles, clean and disinfect the toilet, shower and bath, remove limescale, and polish mirrors and glass to a streak-free finish.

Bedrooms, living room and shared spaces

Here the attention goes to both the obvious and the easily overlooked: we change or straighten the bed linen, dust surfaces, shelves and décor, vacuum upholstery and rugs, wash the floors, and finish with the windowsills, switches, door handles and skirting boards.

The details most often missed

The difference between “good” and “impeccable” comes down to small things. The list separately flags the spots easiest to forget in a hurry: door frames, the tops of light fittings and switches, the gaps behind radiators, the tops of cabinets, window handles and corners. Their condition is usually what reveals whether a home was truly cleaned.

You can review the full list of points on our cleaning-standard page. And if there are areas in your home that need particular attention, just tell us — we’ll tailor the standard to you without missing a thing.

The standard

The 55-point cleaning list

Kitchen

15 points
  • Wiping and disinfecting countertops and surfaces
  • Cleaning cabinet fronts
  • Cleaning the stovetop and range hood
  • Cleaning the oven exterior
  • Cleaning the microwave inside and out
  • Cleaning the refrigerator exterior
  • Polishing the sink and faucet
  • Wiping appliance surfaces
  • Cleaning the backsplash tiles
  • Cleaning the table and chairs
  • Emptying and disinfecting the bin
  • Dusting the skirting boards
  • Mopping the floors
  • Disinfecting door handles
  • General tidying and airing

Bathroom

14 points
  • Cleaning the bathtub or shower
  • Cleaning and disinfecting the toilet
  • Polishing the sink and faucets
  • Streak-free mirror cleaning
  • Cleaning the tiles
  • Cleaning glass partitions
  • Cleaning shelves and cabinets
  • Cleaning towel rails
  • Emptying the bin
  • Cleaning the skirting boards
  • Mopping and disinfecting the floors
  • Cleaning doors and handles
  • Dusting the ventilation grilles
  • Restocking supplies as needed

Bedrooms

13 points
  • Making beds or changing linens
  • Dusting all surfaces
  • Cleaning nightstands
  • Cleaning mirrors and glass
  • Cleaning wardrobe fronts
  • Dusting lamps and shades
  • Cleaning windowsills
  • Cleaning skirting boards
  • Vacuuming carpets
  • Mopping floors
  • Disinfecting door handles
  • Emptying bins
  • Airing the room

Common areas

13 points
  • Dusting all horizontal surfaces
  • Vacuuming sofas and armchairs
  • Cleaning coffee tables
  • Cleaning shelves and decor
  • Wiping the TV and electronics
  • Cleaning mirrors and glass
  • Disinfecting switches and handles
  • Cleaning windowsills
  • Cleaning skirting boards
  • Vacuuming carpets
  • Mopping hard floors
  • Tidying the entryway
  • Airing the spaces
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