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
