Standard Cleaning Checklist

General Areas:

  • Remove and wash any used linens (fold and put away once finished) · Check all drawers, closets & cabinets for left-behind items · Restage décor, pillows, blankets, games, etc. according to host’s standards · Remove dust and cobwebs from surfaces (within reach)· Light fixtures · Ceiling fans · Tables/desks · Wall art & décor · Additional horizontal surfaces · TVs, monitors & other electronics

Spot Cleaning:

  • Spot wipe walls · Doors · Mirrors & glass surfaces

High‑Touch Sanitizing:

  • Sanitize remotes · Light switches · Outlet covers · Door handles · Remotes · Other common touch points · Stools · Non‑porous chair seats

Bedrooms:

  • Strip & wash all bedding (based on request)
  • Restage with fresh linens & properly fluffed pillows
  • Dust & disinfect all surfaces (nightstands, lamps, dressers)
  • Check under beds for items or trash (if reachable)
  • Dust, clean & vacuum closets
  • Check drawers & storage spaces for personal items

Kitchen:

  • Check and refill applicable items: paper towels, towels, soaps, sanitizers, sponges (*add additional items as needed)
  • Clean & disinfect countertops & backsplash 
  • Wipe off countertop items
  • Clean exterior of cabinet & drawer fronts
  • Wipe exterior of trash cans
  • Clean interior of microwave 
  • Add used dishes to dishwasher and run cycle (or put away if guests are instructed to wash before checkout)
  • Clean, dry & polish sinks & faucets
  • Clean & polish stove
  • Wipe & polish exterior of appliances (microwave, oven, fridges, dishwasher)
  • Spot wipe fridge & freezer, discarding left-behind items

Bathroom:

  • Restock essentials: toilet paper, paper towels, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, soaps, towels 
  • Remove all bath rugs, mats & towels
  • Clean & disinfect countertops
  • Clean, disinfect & dry sinks, showers & tubs
  • Polish faucets & shower/tub handles
  • Clean & disinfect inside, outside, around & behind the toilet
  • Clean & polish mirrors & glass surfaces
  • Clean exterior of cabinets & drawer fronts
  • Wipe exterior of trash cans

Living / Common Areas & Hallways:

  • Restage throw blankets, pillows, and décor
  • Dust and disinfect coffee tables, side tables, consoles, and shelving
  • Straighten books, magazines, and décor items
  • Check under sofas and chairs for trash or left-behind items
  • Vacuum upholstery, under cushions & under furniture
  • Shake out and vacuum entry/area rugs (not large or heavy)
  • Vacuum carpets and rugs (including edges & corners)

Laundry Area:

  • Clean exterior of washer and dryer
  • Clean & disinfect countertops & backsplash
  • Wipe exterior of cabinets & drawers

Trash & Linens

  • Remove trash from all bins · Replace liners · Replace or reset linens as provided

Floors & Rugs

  • Vacuum carpets, rugs & mats (including edges & corners) · Shake out & vacuum entry or area mats (not large or heavy) · Sweep, vacuum & mop hardwood or hard-surface floors