Diwali Deep Cleaning Checklist for Indore Homes (Room-by-Room)

In Indore, Diwali safai is a tradition — the whole house is cleaned before Dhanteras so that Lakshmi ji is welcomed into a fresh, bright home. But with work, school and festival shopping, most families run out of time. This checklist helps you plan the cleaning in the right order, so nothing gets missed and you do not end up cleaning the same room twice.

Start 3–4 weeks before Diwali: declutter first

Cleaning is twice as fast when there is less stuff. Go through wardrobes, lofts, the store room and kitchen cabinets. Separate items to keep, donate, sell to the kabadiwala and throw away. Indore’s door-to-door garbage collection accepts dry waste separately — keep it segregated.

Work top to bottom, room by room

Always clean from the ceiling downward — cobwebs and fan dust fall on the floor, so the floor is always last.

• Ceiling corners, cobwebs, fans and light fittings
• Walls, switchboards, doors and door frames
• Windows, grills, glass and sliding channels
• Wardrobes, lofts and cabinets (inside and out)
• Furniture, sofa, mattresses and curtains
• Floor scrubbing and mopping

Kitchen: the toughest job

A year of tadka leaves a sticky layer of oil on tiles, cabinets and the chimney. Empty the cabinets, soak removable parts like burners and chimney filters in hot water with detergent, and use a degreaser on tiles. Clean the fridge, check expiry dates and wipe the platform last.

Bathrooms: remove hard-water stains

White scale on taps and yellow stains on tiles do not come off with regular cleaning. Use a descaling agent carefully (with gloves and ventilation) or leave it to professionals who have the right products for marble, chrome and glass.

Don’t forget these often-missed areas

• Water tank — sludge builds up over the monsoon
• Sofa and mattress — dust mites and sweat stains
• Balcony, utility area and staircase
• Puja room — brass and silver items
• Car interior before festival visits

When to book professional Diwali cleaning

Diwali is the busiest season for cleaning services in Indore, and weekend slots fill up 2–3 weeks in advance. If you plan to hire help, book early. A professional team can finish a 2–3 BHK full deep clean in a single day with machines — something that takes a family several weekends.

You can also mix and match: do the decluttering yourself and book professionals only for the kitchen, bathrooms, sofa and water tank, which need special equipment.