Cleaning for short term rentals is supremely important – it is the best way to create an inviting atmosphere in a vacation home and generate consistently positive guest experiences. That’s why the bar must be set very high for those who clean homes after a guest stay as well as for periodic deep cleans. Beyond the initial first impression, a clean short-term rental provides a sense of comfort and well-being, allowing guests to relax and fully enjoy their stay.
But what exactly goes into short-term rental cleaning? There’s more involved than just tidying up and changing the linens. A thorough cleaning regimen includes consistent tasks performed with high attention to detail. Each cleaner is required to complete these checklists after every guest turn over.
Kitchen
- Clean and unload dishwasher
- Clean stove top (around burners), wipe out debris on the oven interior and door and range hood
- Clean interior (remove food) and exterior of refrigerator(stainless steel cleaner as needed)
- Clean surfaces-countertops (behind counter appliances), backsplash, cabinets as needed
- Clean interior and exterior of all counter appliances-toaster, microwave, toaster oven, coffee pot
- Clean and sanitize sink and faucet
- Spot clean any stools or chairs/cushions
- Sweep and mop all floors, including corners/edges, under furniture
- Empty, clean trash can and wall/floor around can, add a new trash bag
- Amenities added (dish soap, dishwasher pods, sponge, paper towels, 2 kitchen towels)
Living Areas
- Wipe or sweep couches/chairs and under cushions as needed
- Spot clean throw pillows as needed
- Sweep and mop all floors, including corners/edges, under furniture as needed
- Dust all surfaces, lamps, bulbs, electronics, tables, window sills,decorative items
- Dust ceiling fan blades/bulbs
- Clean all patio doors and interior windows as needed
Dining Room
- Wipe down chairs/stools/spot clean cushions as needed
- Spot clean or replace placemats
- Clean and dust off table, furniture surfaces and decorative items
- Dust all lamps, chandelier and ceiling fan blades and all bulbs
- Sweep and mop all floors, including corners/edges, under furniture
Bar Area
- Clean off surfaces, counters
- Clean interior/exterior of refrigerator and beverage cooler
- Clean and sanitize sink and faucet
Bedrooms
- Wipe or dust off furniture/lamps/ceiling fan/tv/decorative items
- Spot clean decorative pillows as needed
- Clean or replace a stained quilt/pillow shams
- Sweep and mop all floors, including corners/edges, under beds
- Sweep out closet
- Make beds, nicely folded unstained towels on each bed, one set per person
Bathrooms
- Clean and sanitize shower/tub surround/tile/grout with bleach
- Clean bath tub/shower spigot/sprayer
- Clean shower doors or shower curtain, check liner for mold
- Clean tub exterior and interior free of mildew/hair in drain
- Scrub and sanitize toilet interior and exterior
- Clean and sanitize sink/faucet
- Clean mirror and dust light fixture/bulbs as needed
- Wipe vanity as needed
- Clean and wipe fixtures as needed
- Place new trash bag in clean trash can
- Place amenities out- 1 unstained towel set, 1 unstained bath mat, hand soap, shower gel, 1 new roll of TP on holder, trash bag in trash can
Laundry
- Clean off top of washer and dryer and counter surfaces
- Clean out lint from dryer vent
General House
- Sweep and mop all floors/clean rugs every time
- Dust windowsills
- Dust ceiling fans/light fixtures
- Dust/sweep all floor, ceiling, A/C vents as needed
- Front door and all patio doors glass cleaned, interior and exterior
