Cleaning Checklist Template by Host

Kitchen

• Clean appliances, counters, cabinets, table, and chairs.
• Clean, scrub, and sanitize sinks, countertops, and backsplashes.
• Clean range top and wipe out inside of oven.
• Clean range top and wipe out inside of oven.
• Clean inside and outside of refrigerator and microwave oven.
• Wash floor.
• Empty dishwasher, and quickly organize cupboards.
• Restock auto dish detergent, liquid dish soap, coffee filters, and trash bags.
• Put out X clean dishtowels, and a new dish rag/sponge.

Living Room

• Clean, dust, and vacuum.
• Dust window sills and ledges.
• Dust furniture, blinds, picture frames, knickknacks, ceiling fans, and lamps.
• Vacuum carpets or wash floor.
• Vacuum furniture, including under seat cushions.
• Check sofa bed for dirty linens.
• Wash windows on sliding glass doors.
• Empty and clean wastebaskets.
• Be sure to leave clean linens for the sofa bed.

Bedrooms

• Change sheets and pillowcases
• Vacuum floor and under beds.
• Check for personal belongings left in drawers and closets.
• Dust furniture and clean mirrors.
• Check windows for fingerprints.
• Make sure light bulbs are not burned out.
• Check for wear and tear or stains on sheets and blankets.
• Wash blankets and comforters after every X rentals.

Bathrooms

• Clean, scrub and sanitize showers, bathtubs, vanity, sinks, and backsplashes.
• Clean mirrors.
• Clean and sanitize toilets.
• Polish chrome.
• Wash floors and tile walls.
• Empty wastebasket.
• Replenish liquid hand soap.
• Supply clean linens, X hand towels, X washcloths, X bath towels per guest and X shower mat.

Other Areas

• Be sure washer and dryer are empty; clean out lint trap.
• Check light bulbs, change if necessary.
• Wipe off patio set, clean barbeque grill.
• Notify owner immediately if you notice any damages, missing items, or if the home was left excessively dirty.