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Data cleaning checklist template
A record you fill in for every file you clean, so the next person can trust it.
Updated September 20, 2026
Checklist
| Check | Recorded value |
|---|---|
| Source and export date | |
| Rows in / rows out | |
| Duplicates removed | |
| Columns dropped | |
| Blank handling decision | |
| Type conversions applied | |
| Reconciled total |
Why record it
Cleaning decisions change results. When a number is questioned three weeks later, this record is the difference between a two-minute answer and a rebuild.
Frequently asked questions
Can GridMind produce this automatically?
The data cleaner reports rows kept and removed and profiles every column after cleaning, which covers most of the checklist.
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