Cleaning Checklist
1. Change linen & towels Strip used linen, bed sheets, towels, bathmats and tea towels. Replace with fresh.
2. Clean Kitchen Clean and put away any dishes left out Empty dishwasher Check other appliances are empty, clean and functional Check fridge – remove anything left behind by guests, wipe any spills, ensure consumables e.g. milk and condiments are re-stocked Wipe down all kitchen benches Clean and polish sink, taps and other hardware.Empty bins Empty dishwasher Check other appliances are empty, clean and functional Check fridge – remove anything left behind by guests, wipe any spills, ensure consumables e.g. milk and condiments are re-stocked Wipe down all kitchen benches Clean and polish sink, taps and other hardware. Empty bins
3. Clean Bathroom Clean toilet Clean sink and mirrors Spot clean shower: depending on how long your guests stayed, you may only need to wipe over the shower for most cleans and give it a deeper clean periodically.Clean glass shower screen and squeegee dry. Don’t forget to check drain holes! Empty bins
4. Re-stock consumables What you choose to leave for your guests is up to you, but typically this would include: paper towel, bin liners, dish soap, sponges, toilet paper, hand soap. As part of the cleaning fees.
5. Dust, Tidy, Reset Spot dusting throughout: wipe down tables, surfaces, light switches and skirting boards where needed. While you’re doing the dusting, check that guests haven’t left anything behind. Make sure all lights are working (keep some spare light bulbs handy!), taps aren’t dripping or leaking, fans, air conditioning and heaters work and maybe keep a lamp on for your late check-in guests! Complete surface cleaning including: Wipe down and disinfect kitchen counter tops, sinks, cupboards, cabinets and drawers, major and minor appliances, bathroom counter tops, sinks, mirrors, toilets, bathtubs and showers Polish stainless steel appliances, fixtures and granite counter tops Dust window sills, furniture and fixtures Vacuum all carpeted areas, rugs and floor mats Vacuum and mop all hardwood, tile and linoleum floors
6. Sweep, vacuum and mop Depending on the type of floor you have, how dirty it is and how long your guest stayed, you may only need to spot vacuum or spot mop the floors.If you have any outdoor areas, sweep up dirt, debris, leaves etc so your porches, balconies and outdoor entertaining areas are neat and tidy, and dirt isn’t tracked into the house.
7. Guest ready finishing touches This might include any extra touches you leave for your guests. If you have a welcome board, get that set up with the guests’ names. Check keys are returned and ready. Others. stack magazines, plump up cushions, straighten rugs, arrange decor items, leave out guest information booklets, redraw blinds and curtains.
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Pro tip: Don’t forget the bigger picture
Additional fees for springs cleanings we suggest 4 times a year. Some tasks, such as more detailed areas, cob webbing, window cleaning, carpet steam cleaning and pressure cleaning may not need to be done every changeover, but they definitely can build up over time and take away from the presentation of your home. So, make a plan to soak your range hood filters, vacuum out your window tracks, spot clean your walls and dust those blinds! and more. That can be addressed in your managers agreement. More Details