Airbnb/ Vacation Rental Cleaning List

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Bedrooms

• Remove and replace sheets, pillowcases, and blankets 
• Dust the tops of dressers and nightstands 
• Wipe down other surfaces, such as ceiling fans and décor
• Clean smudges from windows and dust windowsills
• Disinfect high-touch items like light switches and TV remotes
• Check the room for any personal belongings (if found, notify host)
• Ensure there’s no sign of damage on bedding, furniture, and other items
• Empty the trash cans and wipe them down
• Make sure the bedrooms are stocked with necessary inventory
• Vacuum/ mop the floors

Kitchen

• Wash, disinfect, and put away dishes
• Sanitize all surfaces, including counters, cabinets, and tables
• Disinfect the inside of the sink and backsplashes
• Wipe down the interiors and exteriors of small appliances, including the microwave and coffee maker
• Clean the inside and outside of the oven, refrigerator, and freezer
• Refill kitchen supplies
• Clean the windows and dust the windowsills
• Take out the trash, disinfect the garbage can, and replace the trash bag
• Sweep and mop the floors

Bathrooms

• Replace towels and bathmats 
• Check the drawers and cabinets for personal items (if found, notify host)
• Clean the mirrors 
• Clean and disinfect the countertops, backsplashes, sinks, and faucets
• Scrub the bathtubs and faucets and/or the showers and shower doors
• Sanitize the toilets
• Dust the windowsills, vents, and fans
• Empty and wipe down the trashcan
• Refill, restock and replace 
• Check the entire bathroom for signs of wear-and-tear, mold, and other damage
• Sweep and mop the floors

Living Room & Other Areas 

• Wipe down tables, other furniture, and shelving
• Clean the interiors of the windows and sliding glass doors and wipe down the windowsills
• Dust any light fixtures, such as ceiling fans and lamps
• Sanitize frequently touched items like TV remotes and light switches
• Clean and refresh cloth items such as couches, chairs, and throw pillows
• Clean under the couch cushions
• Ensure any media, such as books, DVDs, and board games, as well as any décor or artwork, are organized 
• Make sure the throw pillows are fluffed and the throw blankets are neatly folded
• Sweep and mop and/or vacuum the floors as appropriate