Airbnb Cleaning Checklist Template by El Paso, Texas Host.

First Things

  • Upon arrival please check the house for any new stains, scratches, marks, damaged, missing items, signs of smoking - smell, cigarette butts in fire pit or trash cans, signs of pets - stains on floors, scratches, urine/feces. Take PICTURES and send a description to us if there are issues or if it's exceptionally dirty, requiring extra cleaning.
  • Count number of used grey towels. Total of: X bath towels, X hand towels, X wash rags. In guests closets extra towels (WHITE): X bath towels, X hand towels, X wash rags.
  • Check to make sure Roku stick is in master bedroom TV.
  • Make sure all televisions remote controls are there and that batteries are working, wipe down remote controls with disinfectant wipes.
  • Make sure Wifi Extender is plugged in outlet behind dresser in bedroom #X.
  • All guests are reviewed on a X star rating scale on cleanliness and observance of house rules. If you can provide us with a very brief description of how the guests left the house (whether clean or not) that is very helpful.

Kitchen

  • Unload dishwasher ensure they are clean. Wash remaining items by hand.
  • Put dishes away in cabinets once dry
  • Clean coffee pot, filter basket, water reservoir, and coffee maker. Make sure the time on coffee maker is correct.
  • Scrub sink and faucet/handles, everything should be spotless.
  • Clean/scrub stove top, oven, and microwave oven everything should be spotless.
  • Wipe down all back splashes and walls or cabinet doors.
  • Wipe outside and handles of: cabinets/drawers, stove, microwave, dishwasher with disinfectant wipes or spray.
  • Wipe down trash can inside and out.
  • Clean oven front and refrigerator with stainless steel cleaner and microfiber cloth.
  • Spray and wipe down counters
  • Throw out leftover food from fridge, wipe down shelves and drawers.
  • Replace dish towels, oven mitts, sink scrubber (new scrubber for every check-in), paper towels, and trash bag.
  • Wipe down all bar stools/chairs, using leather wipes on leather areas.
  • Sweep and mop all floor areas. Please make sure to mop padded rug in front of kitchen sink.
  • Check/restock: dish soap on kitchen sink (DO NOT THROW AWAY SMALL BOTTLE - refill from large bottle in storage), hand soap dispenser (fill with hand soap), tea, coffee filters, coffee, sugar, creamer, paper towels. Under the sink: extra roll of paper towels, extra (new) scrubber, and X kitchen trash bags.
  • Make sure first aid kit and fire extinguisher are new/unused and on counter next to stove.
  • Place new bottle of wine on kitchen island next to welcome placard with business cards in holder.

Living Room

  • Wipe down dining table making sure all edges/under edges are clean.
  • Dust hanging lights if necessary
  • Vacuum couch lightly, vacuum living room rug.
  • Re-stock tissues if necessary.
  • Put out bottle of wine next to on counter top.

Master Bedroom

  • Remove used sheets and pillow cases, launder. If mattress pad is soiled, launder. Replace used sheets with a clean set of sheets. Launder duvet cover if soiled, replace with clean.
  • Wipe down dresser, mirror, side tables, lamps, handles on all drawers, using disinfecting wipes.
  • Wipe down dresser, mirror, side tables, lamps, handles on all drawers, using disinfecting wipes.
  • Make sure clock is correct.
  • Gather all towels and rugs in bathroom, launder. Replace towels and rugs with clean sets.
  • Gather all towels and rugs in bathroom, launder. Replace towels and rugs with clean sets.
  • Gather all towels and rugs in bathroom, launder. Replace towels and rugs with clean sets.
  • Clean toilet inside and outside with disinfectant - should be spotless.
  • Sweep and wipe floor around toilet.
  • Scrub tub and shower, it should be spotless.
  • Throw away any partially used shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, replacing with new.
  • Restock toilet paper.
  • Re-stock tissues if necessary.
  • Vacuum carpet.
  • At the end of cleaning, take out trash (replace with new trash bag) and put in garbage bin outside of garage.

Guest Bedroom #X (Bedroom closest to front door)

  • Remove used sheets and pillow cases, launder. If mattress pad is soiled, launder. Replace used sheets with a clean set of sheets. Launder duvet cover if soiled, replace with clean.
  • Wipe down dresser, side tables, lamps, handles on all drawers, using disinfecting wipes.
  • Return extra blanket, pillow etc to closet shelf according to labels.
  • Make sure clock is correct.
  • Re-stock tissues if necessary.
  • Vacuum carpet.
  • At the end of cleaning, take out trash (replace with new trash bag) and put in garbage bin outside of garage.

Guest bedroom #X ( Bedroom with french doors)

  • Remove used sheets and pillow cases, launder. If mattress pad is soiled, launder. Replace used sheets with a clean set of sheets. Launder duvet cover if soiled, replace with clean.
  • Wipe down dresser, side tables, lamps, handles on all drawers, using disinfecting wipes.
  • Return extra blanket, pillow etc to closet shelf according to labels.
  • Make sure clock is correct.
  • Re-stock tissues if necessary.
  • Vacuum carpet.
  • At the end of cleaning, take out trash (replace with new trash bag) and put in garbage bin outside of garage.

Bedroom #X (Twin bed/trundle)

  • Remove used sheets and pillow cases, launder. If mattress pad is soiled, launder. Make sure to check that sheets on trundle are clean. Replace all used sheets with a clean set of sheets. Launder duvet cover if soiled, replace with clean.
  • Wipe down dresser, side tables, lamps, handles on all drawers, using disinfecting wipes.
  • Return extra blanket, pillow etc to closet shelf according to labels.
  • Make sure clock is correct.
  • Re-stock tissues if necessary.
  • Vacuum carpet.
  • At the end of cleaning, take out trash (replace with new trash bag) and put in garbage bin outside of garage.

Bathroom

  • Gather all towels and rugs in bathroom, launder. Replace towels and rugs with clean sets.
  • Wipe counter tops, drawer handles, door knobs, towel racks with disinfectant wipes or spray.
  • Clean sink and faucets thoroughly.
  • Clean mirror.
  • Clean toilet inside and outside with disinfectant - should be spotless
  • Sweep and wipe around toilet.
  • Scrub tub and shower, it should be spotless.
  • Throw away any partially used shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, replacing with new.
  • Restock toilet paper
  • At the end of cleaning, take out trash (replace with new trash bag) and put in garbage bin outside of garage.

Laundry

  • Make sure tops of washer and dryer is wiped down, spotless.
  • Sweep and mop laundry room floor.
  • Check to make sure iron is in cabinet above the dryer and ironing board is folded and standing in space next to dryer.

Outside Front/Back

  • Sweep front porch and steps, making sure that all bird droppings are washed off.
  • Make sure backyard is clean, pick up trash.
  • Make sure fire pit is clean.
  • Wipe down patio table. Make sure chairs are organized around table/patio.
  • Make sure grill is clean, wipe down shelving, clean grill tools. Check to make sure there is propane in tank.
  • Garage is closed and locked.
  • Side gate is closed.

Before Leaving

  • Check all windows and doors making sure they are locked. Check smoke detectors are on and the light is flashing.

Supplies - Checklist

  • Garbage bags - X kitchen trash bags under kitchen sink.
  • X brand new sponge under kitchen sink.
  • X new roll of paper towels under kitchen sink.
  • Dish soap full in dispenser on kitchen sink. Hand soaps full in dispensers by bathroom sinks.
  • Tissues - new/full box in all bedrooms and bathrooms.
  • Toilet paper - full roll on dispensers and extra rolls....?
  • Ground Coffee in container on kitchen shelf, left of stove.
  • Bathroom shampoo, conditioner, body soap ?
  • Laundry detergent and dryer sheets in cabinet above washer.

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