Because church is home away from home, volunteers take care of some cleaning.  While certain tasks may be suitable for a volunteer,  some are better left to a professional. Professional tasks are usually ones that require safety measures, specific tools, materials and expertise. Its also noteworthy, that some spaces might be left to a specific person, such as the sanctuary, office, choir loft, etc.

Here is a list of what tasks are best for volunteers and professionals.

Volunteer Cleanup

Clean windows without a ladder
Clean walls without a ladder
Dust window sills statues, blinds, baseboards,
Plumber’s putty cracks and thumbtack holes in walls
Touch up paint on trim, door jams and walls
Use gentle soap or solution on floors
Polish floor with store-bought product
Restock bathroom supplies
Vacuum cobwebs and dust in nooks and crannies on floor
Mop floors
Cleaning hand rails
Clean kitchen appliances
Clean and organize kitchen cabinets
Clean and organize supply/storage closets
Cleaning up after seasonal decorations
Storing and organizing decorations
Straighten up classrooms
Empty trashcans
Empty, clean and replace flower vases
Clean refrigerator

Professional Maintenance 

Cleaning high beams
Cleaning high windows
Cleaning ceiling fans
Cleaning statues and crosses
Cleaning hand rails
Cleaning area rugs
Professional carpet cleaning
Refinishing or resealing pews
Refinishing or resealing wood floors
Professional grout cleaning
Professional kitchen cleaning
Sanitizing pews during flu season
Sanitizing classrooms during flu season