New Vacation Rental Clean: Comprehensive Guide for Cleaning and Sanitation
This checklist focuses on steps to ensure cleanliness and disinfection and assumes addi3onal procedures will be followed to rou3nely inspect the quality and safety of the property.
MaintainX
07/19/2022
New Vacation Rental Clean: Comprehensive Guide for Cleaning and Sanitation
This checklist focuses on steps to ensure cleanliness and disinfection and assumes addi3onal procedures will be followed to rou3nely inspect the quality and safety of the property.
General & Preparation
Make sure to thoroughly clean your hands in accordance with WHO guidelines
Make sure to wear disposable gloves on both hands when cleaning and disinfec8ng surfaces
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth throughout the clean as much as possible
Follow CDC and EPA guidelines for approved cleaning products and disinfectants
Follow CDC guidelines for approved disposable products (e.g disinfec8ng wipes and paper towels)
Record the 8me and date that work is started and stopped
Ven8late rooms by opening doors and windows before beginning to clean and disinfect
Kitchen
Clean and disinfect all surfaces with CDC approved detergent and disinfec=ng products
Clean and disinfect kitchen sink
Empty trash
Replace used kitchen supplies (e.g. paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, and sponges)
Make sure the dishwasher is clean and empty
Clean and disinfect silverware tray
Confirm the refrigerator and freezer are clean and empty
Check the oven for cleanliness
Clean and disinfect all small appliances
Coffee maker
Blender
Ice maker and trays
Toaster
Wipe all wall smudges
Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs and trim
Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers
Wipe down light switches on walls and lamps
Wipe down thermostat
Clean and disinfect the cleaning equipment for guests (e.g. broom, vacuum, and chemicals)
Living Room
Clean and sani3ze the couch
Clean and disinfect all surfaces and furniture
Clean and disinfect floor
Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim
Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers
Wipe all wall smudges
Wipe down electronics and entertainment items accessible to guests
Wipe down light switches (wall and on lamps)
Wipe down thermostat and gas fireplace controls
Dining Room
Clean and disinfect all surfaces
Clean and disinfect floor
Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs and trim
Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers
Wipe all wall smudges
Wipe down light switches on walls and lamps
Wipe down thermostat and gas fireplace controls
Bedrooms
Wipe down all surfaces
Make sure each bed is guest-ready
Wipe down all mirrors and picture frames
Clean and disinfect all electronics and associated remote controls
Wipe out all drawers and chests
Check the closet for any items that were leG behind
Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers
Scrub all wall smudges
Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim
Clean and disinfect floor
Wipe down thermostats and window or portable AC units
Empty trash
Bathrooms
Clean & disinfect counters
Clean and disinfect sink, backsplash, mirror and faucet
Clean and disinfect medicine cabinet inside and out
Ensure the bathtub and shower are guest-ready
Ensure the toilet is spotless
Clean and disinfect the floor
Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim
Wipe all wall smudges
Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers
Wipe down light switches
Empty trash
Vacuum and clean the bathroom exhaust fan area
Laundry Room
Wipe down all surfaces
Clean and disinfect the washer and dryer and ensure they are empty
Wipe down any laundry baskets, soap containers and detergent boDle
Vacuum, clean and disinfect the floor
Wipe all wall smudges
Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers
Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim
Empty trash
Exterior
Clean and disinfect doors, doorknobs, locks, lockboxes, and keyless entry hubs
Clean and disinfect any outdoor furniture
Clean and disinfect all handrails and any other commonly touched surfaces
Clean garage area of any debris
Make sure exterior lights are working
Source: MaintainX (Community Member)