Checklist for Vacation Rentals
KITCHEN
- Wash/put away in dishes in sink and load/unload dishwasher/clean front of dishwasher.
- Clean outside of Refrigerator, including handles, ice/water dispenser, and wipe off top – Clean inside of Refrigerator, including shelves and drawers.
- Clean inside and outside of Oven.
- Clean Stove Top.
- Clean Microwave inside and outside.
- Wipe down all small appliances – toaster, blender, coffee maker, etc.
- Spot clean walls, door frames, paying special attention to the walls around the stove.
- Wipe down cabinet fronts and knobs with special attention to grime that collects.
- Clean and polish all countertops and surfaces
- Clean Windows and Windowsills.
- Empty the trash and wipe down the trash container. Replace liner.
- Clean/Wipe all trim and woodwork.
- Clean light switches
- Sweep and mop floor/vacuum rugs
- Outside BBQ Grill/Clean Grill/Outside Tables
- Remove all Trash.
BEDROOMS: Wash Bedding/linens and Fold/make Beds with Clean Linens, place pillows appropriately.
- De-cobweb and dust: Run a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners of the room, all the light fixtures, ceiling fans, under counters and cabinets, around pictures on walls and lampshades.
- Clean all mirrors and Windows/Windowsills.
- Dust and Polish all furniture.
- Clean light switches and baseboards.
- Empty wastebasket and replace liner.
- Tidy the closet.
- Make beds/Stage
- Vacuum Carpet/Area Rugs/Clean ALL Flooring.
BATHROOMS
- Tidy up the room and carry dirty laundry to laundry room. (Replenish T.P)
- Check if bathroom rugs need to be washed. Wash/Hang to dry… Replenish Bathrooms with Clean Towels placed Appropriately.
- Clean toilet stool including all interior and exterior surfaces, base, and floor/wall area.
- Clean inside of toilet with toilet wand/pumice stone if needed/limeaway on hardwater spots.
- Clean Tub/shower, including all walls and shelves/glass shower doors, windows, etc. using bleach or lime away if needed/magic erasers/Clorox scrub singles.
- Clean and polish sinks and sink fixtures.
- Cabinet exteriors, bathroom door, doorknobs, light switches.
- Clean and organize all jar tops, bottles, sprays, etc. on top of counters.
- Clean all Countertops.
- Wipe down all trim and baseboards.
- Clean all mirrors and windows/windowsills.
- Clean floor by hand if small or mop (Lavender Lysol/Mr.Clean Mutli-surface/Quickshine Mulit- purpose).Empty wastebasket and replace liner.
STAIRWAYS
- Clean baseboards on stairway and spot clean walls.
- Vacuum steps, using broom or crevice tool along all edges and corners.
- Mop or clean by hand if hardwood or laminate flooring.
- Clean/Wipe down handrail.
LIVING ROOMS/ DINING ROOMS / STUDY / OTHER:
- De-cobweb and dust: Run a duster around all edges of the ceiling and down all corners of the room, ceiling fans, around pictures on walls and lampshades.
- Straighten magazines, books, other items on end tables and coffee tables.
- Tidy room and put stray items away (toys, cups, trash).
- Dust and Polish all furniture
- Clean all Dining Chairs/Benches.
- Clean All Windows/Windowsills.
- Clean baseboards, trim, doors/doorknobs and light switches.
- Move out chairs, couches, tables and vacuum underneath.
- Vacuum floor and rugs or mop floors and shake out rugs.
- (NOTE: Do Not Clean TV’s!!!)
LAUNDRY AND UTILITY ROOMS
- Dust/Clean top and sides of washer and dryer/Clean baseboards wipe doors/doorknobs and light switches/Sweep and mop floor.