Church Cleaning Checklist

Keeping your church clean and welcoming is vital to creating a respectful and serene atmosphere for worship. Our Church Cleaning Checklist provides detailed tasks for sanitizing pews, restrooms, and common areas, ensuring your sacred space is spotless and inviting for all visitors. Follow this guide to maintain a pristine environment in your church.

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Daily Church Cleaning Checklist

• Sanctuary
  • Straighten hymnals and Bibles; organize pew racks.
  • Wipe down pews and chairs.
  • Sweep and vacuum floors, including under pews and chairs.
  • Dust accessible surfaces and furniture.
• Entrance and Common Areas
  • Clean and polish entry doors and handles.
  • Sweep and mop entryways and hallways.
  • Empty and replace trash can liners.
• Restrooms
  • Restock toiletries such as toilet paper, paper towels, and hand soap.
  • Empty trash bins and replace liners.
  • Clean and disinfect toilets, sinks, and countertops.
  • Sweep and mop floors.

Weekly Church Cleaning Checklist

• Sanctuary
  • Vacuum carpeted areas thoroughly.
  • Clean and dust altar, pulpit, and lectern.
  • Wipe down stained glass windows and other glass surfaces.
• Offices and Classrooms
  • Dust furniture and electronic equipment.
  • Clean windows and mirrors.
  • Vacuum carpets and mop floors.
• Kitchen and Fellowship Hall
  • Clean appliances refrigerators, microwaves, and stoves.
  • Wipe down tables, chairs, and countertops.
  • Sweep and mop floors.
  • Empty all trash cans and recycle bins.

Monthly Church Cleaning Checklist

• Sanctuary
  • Shampoo carpets or deep clean flooring.
  • Clean hard-to-reach cobwebs and dust from high ceilings and corners.
  • Treat and polish wood surfaces.
• Entrance and Common Areas
  • Clean fabric upholstery and treat leather furniture.
  • Deep clean mats and area rugs.
  • Wash exterior and interior windows.
• Restrooms
  • Deep clean grout and tile.
  • Inspect and fix any plumbing issues.
  • Clean vents and exhaust fans.

Seasonal Tasks

• General
  • Deep clean and inspect HVAC systems before heating and cooling seasons.
  • Check and clean gutters and downspouts.
  • Prepare outdoor areas for seasonal use or storage.
• Special Events
  • Conduct a thorough cleaning before and after special events such as weddings, funerals, and festivals.
  • Arrange for additional trash disposal as necessary.

Annual Tasks

• General
  • Inspect and, if necessary, repair furniture and fixtures.
  • Refresh paint on walls and ceilings where needed.
  • Review inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment; replace or repair as necessary.

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