As Nashville families gear up for a new school year, it’s the perfect time to reset, refresh, and get your home back in shape. Whether the house was overrun with summer chaos or you’re just craving clean vibes, this Back to School Cleaning Checklist will help you (or your cleaners) tackle it all.
Here’s what we recommend at We Clean Nashville 👇
🏠 General Reset
☐ Declutter living areas (toys, games, mail piles)
☐ Wipe baseboards and dust ceiling fans
☐ Vacuum under furniture and behind couches
☐ Clean interior windows & sills
☐ Disinfect high-touch areas: light switches, remotes, doorknobs
🛏️ Bedrooms (especially kids’ rooms)
☐ Wash bedding, mattress covers & pillows
☐ Wipe down desks and nightstands
☐ Declutter drawers and closet floors
☐ Sanitize toys, electronics & remote controls
☐ Vacuum & mop (don’t forget under the bed!)
🖥️ Homework/Study Zones
☐ Clear old school supplies & trash papers
☐ Dust shelves, monitor stands, and lamp bases
☐ Wipe desk surfaces and disinfect keyboard/mouse
☐ Organize supplies into bins or drawers
☐ Vacuum rugs or carpets
🍽️ Kitchen
☐ Deep clean fridge (toss expired snacks & mystery items)
☐ Sanitize lunchboxes & containers
☐ Clean microwave, oven & dishwasher filters
☐ Wipe down cabinet doors & handles
☐ Mop the floor and clean under appliances
🚽 Bathrooms
☐ Scrub tubs, sinks, toilets
☐ Wipe mirrors & restock school morning essentials
☐ Disinfect toothbrush holders, light switches, faucet handles
☐ Toss old or expired products
☐ Wash bathroom mats & towels
🎒 Entryways/Mudrooms
☐ Clear out summer gear (sandals, beach bags, pool toys)
☐ Organize backpacks, jackets, and shoes
☐ Clean out cubbies, shelves or storage bins
☐ Mop floors & shake out doormats
🧼 Bonus Back to School Sparkle
☐ Replace air filters
☐ Check smoke alarms (especially for dorm rooms or teens’ spaces)
☐ Set up a family command center/calendar
☐ Schedule a professional deep clean with We Clean Nashville ✅
📅 Don’t Have Time to Tackle It All?
Let us handle the mess so you can focus on what matters — getting back into a routine, cheering on the first day, and maybe enjoying that quiet cup of coffee again.
We Clean Nashville offers:
Deep cleaning & organizing before school starts
Eco-friendly, kid-safe products
Flexible booking options around your schedule