Inside the Home
Living & Family Rooms
- Clear away magazines, mail, and clutter.
- Simplify mantels/hearths (limit to ~5 items including art).
- Clean fireplace interior; touch up paint if needed.
- Fluff pillows and arrange neatly.
- Remove kids’ toys.
- If there’s a pool table: remove cover, rack balls, and set two cue sticks on the table.
Kitchen
- Clear countertops.
- Remove soaps, sponges, dish cloths, and garbage cans.
- Remove magnets and notes from refrigerator.
- Remove floor mats.
Dining Room
- Clear and polish the table.
- Optional: set decorative place settings.
- Feature one tasteful centerpiece (e.g. flowers).
- Align chairs evenly.
- Remove booster seats/child seats.
Bedrooms
Primary Bedroom:
- Make bed with decorative pillows/shams.
- Press linens and skirts if possible.
- Clear nightstands and dresser tops of clutter.
- Hide charging cords.
- Remove family photos.
- Clean under bed to remove visible items.
Other/Guest Bedrooms:
- Remove names, posters, or wall stickers.
- Remove diaper pails.
- Clean under beds.
Bathrooms
- Clear counters entirely—no toiletries, toothbrushes, or medications.
- Close toilet lids.
- Remove floor mats.
- Store soaps, shampoos, and loofahs from tubs/showers.
- Hang only fresh, unused towels.
- Clean mirrors and windows.