Whether you are looking to hire a cleaner or clean your vacation rental yourself, making a checklist ahead of time is beneficial. If you have a hired vacation rental cleaner, then a checklist will let your cleaner know exactly what you would like done at your property. Below we have listed some samples to include on your checklist.
Make A Checklist
Kitchen
- Wash and put away dishes
- Wipe down and organize cabinets
- Mop floor
- Clean inside & outside refrigerator and microwave
Bedroom
- Dust drawers and dresser tops
- Change bed linens
- Vacuum floor
- Vacuum drapes
- Clean smudges from windows
Bathroom
- Clean toilet and sink areas
- Wipe down mirrors
- Empty trash can & clean if needed
Living Room
- Dust tabletops & electronics
- Vacuum sofa/chairs
- Dust mantels and shelves
Set A Time Limit
Setting yourself a time limit for cleaning each room will ensure a fast cleaning process. You can base it off the time spent in each room from your checklist.
Start High & Vacuum
A good place to start is on your tall pieces of furniture, this way when dusting it doesn’t dirty a clean floor. When dusting drawers/dressers we suggest you do this before you vacuum that way you don’t have to clean the floor twice. Vacuuming is important and doesn’t take long, however is an important task to do after each check-out.
Cleaning Caddy
When cleaning each room it is best to carry a small caddy of supplies with you. This simple item will help you save time retrieving cleaning products when they are all within an arms reach of you. This will make for a fast and efficient vacation rental cleaning.
Remove Wrinkles With Ice
A quick fix for wrinkled sheets is an ice cube and some heat. Put your sheets in the microwave with ice cubes for about 5 minutes for perfectly steamed linens.