Rental Property Cleaning
Keeping your own home clean may be a challenge, but if you’re a vacation rental owner or property manager, you could be facing double (or even more!) of that responsibility. With the rise in popularity of VRBO and Airbnb vacation rentals, property owners are being tasked with providing a clean, cozy space for their guests more than ever before.
The cleanliness of your space affects your reputation as a vacation rental owner, and it goes hand-in-hand with giving your guests a pleasant experience. The cleaning professionals at Sweet Home Cleaning Service take pride in not only cleaning our customers’ homes, but also in making VRBO and Airbnb vacation rentals feel like home away from home. Here’s how we do it!
RENTAL PROPERTY CLEANING CHECKLIST
- Wipe down all light switches, doorknobs, kitchen handles
- Remove excess dirt under or around rugs
- Remove cobwebs on light fixtures and in corners
LIVING ROOM CLEANING CHECKLIST
- Disinfect all remotes
- Vacuum/wipe down all sofas and be sure to vacuum beneath the cushions as well
- Disinfect light switches
- Dust/disinfect coffee tables
- Clean the TV screen
- Keep bookshelves or magazine racks tidy
- Wash throw pillow covers if needed
- Wash all used throw blankets
- Vacuum under furniture
- Remove area rugs when cleaning the floor
KITCHEN CLEANING CHECKLIST
- Wipe down and disinfect all appliances, drawers and cupboards inside and out
- Put all clean dishes away
- Double-check that no dried food is on the “clean” dishes
- Wipe down microwave inside and out
- Wipe down oven and stove removing and cleaning dirty drip pans if needed
- Clean off any fingerprints or smudges on cabinets
- Replace the dirty garbage bag with a clean one if it has not already been done
- Empty refrigerator and wipe shelves
- Clean out drain filter in sink
- Wipe down the backsplash behind the counter and sink
- Refresh supply of towels, sponges and cleaning products
DINING ROOM CLEANING CHECKLIST
- Clean out food and grime from between the table leaves and underneath
- Wipe down dining room chairs
- Wash tablecloths and any cloth napkins
- Clean and disinfect any child booster seats or highchairs
- Dust off overhead lights and remove cobwebs
- Clean off any centerpieces well
BATHROOM CLEANING CHECKLIST
- Clean the entire toilet, including the bottom half and behind it
- Make the faucet shine with window cleaner or stainless steel cleaner
- Clean the mirror
- Take the extra time to scrub soap grime from the tub
- Clean around the jets of a Jacuzzi tub
- Clean any hair out of the drain and off the walls
- Wash all towels and bathmats
- Dust off any decorations
- Replace all complimentary toiletry items
BEDROOM CLEANING CHECKLIST
- Replace the dirty linens of slept-in beds with fresh ones
- Straighten out and replace bed skirt when needed
- Check between mattress and headboard for lost items or garbage
- Dust the nightstand
- Dust light fixtures including small nightlights
- Disinfect bedposts
- Disinfect light switches or remotes
- Empty out all dressers and closets
- Check under the bed for any left-behind items
- When vacuuming the floor, get around the edges or around furniture well with the nozzle
