Here are the key duties of a housekeeper: Room Cleaning Vacuuming, sweeping, and mopping floors Dusting furniture, shelves, and decorative items Tidying and decluttering living spaces Cleaning and organizing rooms Kitchen Duties Wiping down counters, appliances, and cabinets Washing dishes by hand or loading/unloading dishwasher Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen appliances Bathroom Maintenance Cleaning bathroom counters, cabinets, and fixtures Sanitizing high-touch areas like door handles and light switches Cleaning mirrors and surfaces Laundry and Linens Washing, drying, and folding laundry Changing bed linens and making beds General Maintenance Handling recycling and garbage disposal Cleaning windows and light fixtures Cleaning baseboards