Airbnb Cleaning Checklist

STERILE PREPARATION

• Wash hands

• Clean mobile phone with disinfecting wipes

DRIVEWAY / GARDENS / OUTSIDE ENTRANCE

• Check letter box, RTS if letters, throw junk mail

• Wipe down sills around entrance way

• Check keys are in both safes

• Sweep & make free of rubbish & leaves paths & verandah

• Check/remove any cobwebs around eves & front door

• Windows/Glass Doors – check for marks & clean

LIVING ROOMS

• Check TVs working, remotes there and working

• Wipe & disinfect coffee tables/TV units

• Check under the lounge chairs and vacuum

• Windowsills and windows

• Remove lounge cushions and vac under them

• Check all drawers are neat in lounge and hallways

• Wipe & disinfect dining table & chairs (check legs & seats)

KITCHEN

• Vacuum and/or mop floors

• Wipe out freezer (defrost if required) ensure completely empty

• Clean in/out/hose & under coffee machine, empty water reserve

• Empty any ice trays and refill

• Clean the toaster and de crumb it

• Throw out any items left in fridge & pantry except supplies

• Empty/wipe the kettle over

• Clean Fridge (in/out/wipe the top)

• Grill and oven clean every time

• Clean and disinfect sink, clear drain

• Clean microwave (in/out/top/inside roof)

• Put all cutlery, dinner ware & glasses through dishwasher

• Clean and disinfect kitchen tidy bin & line

• Empty and wipe out dishwasher – clear drain

• Vacuum and/or mop floors

• Wipe and disinfect benches, pantry and cupboards

• Clean crumbs out of cutlery drawers & disinfect

• Sort pots and pans and ensure they are clean

• Top up supplies – as per checklist

BEDROOMS

• Make sure electric blankets are all turned off

• Check all lamps are working / bulbs & are plugged into wall

• Replace sheets, pillowcases and doona cover

• Check in all drawers & bedside tables & disinfect inside & out

• Replace blanket if it is no longer in sealed bag with new sealed bag

• Check all ceiling lights work

• Check pillows & replace protectors & pillows if required

• Windowsills are clean

• Check and change mattress protector if necessary

• Curtains are on hooks & tied back, blinds all working & neat

• Check under beds and vacuum

• Place towels in heat sealed bags on bed

• Check in wardrobes wipe inside and out

• Check spare blankets are in sealed bag

• Check sofa bed linen pack is in sealed bag

• Vacuum and/or mop floors

LAUNDRY AND BATHROOMS

• Wipe & disinfect washing machine (in / out / top & controls)

• Clean and disinfect toilet brush every time

• Remove lint from dryer and wipe top

• Clean windowsills

• Sink and basket cleaned and disinfected

• Clean soap dishes, exhaust fans, bin

• Wipe over and disinfect all benches, inside cupboards & shelves

• Supply wrapped toilet paper (1 per night of stay per bathroom)

• Check that mop, bucket and broom are clean & usable

• Vacuum and mop floors

• Empty or put new bag in vacuum

• Top up supplies - as per checklists

FIREPLACES / BBQS /BALCONIES /DECKS /OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING

• Stack fireplace and check firewood (matches and starters)

• Ensure umbrella and furniture away if required

• Clean BBQ. 2 Gas bottles (1 on, 1 full spare)

• Hose the deck, entertaining area of rubbish & droppings

• Remove cobwebs – check eves and around, bugs on lights?

• Dog mess – pick up if yes + were animals booked in to come?

• Put teaspoon chlorine in spa and press clean

• Wipe over outdoor furniture

• Top up supplies - as per checklists

BEFORE YOU LEAVE

• Date on rotation checklist next to what has been completed

• Do the carpets need a professional clean?

• Make sure heating / cooling / fans & appliances are all off

• Do the lounges need a professional clean?

• Smoke alarms clean, flashing, battery in drawer

• Do the windows need cleaning?

• Guest information folder & all signage neat, straight & perfect

• Are the gutters full?

• House gas bottle check with boiling water

• Is the crockery cutlery & glassware in good condition?

• 2 gas bottles for BBQ

• Enough crockery, cutlery and glassware for guests?

• Check property against photo book – items in same places?

• Is any linen stained?

• Check any property-specific items

• Does the pool or spa need a service?

• Balconies are safe, wobble test them

• All windows and doors are locked before leaving

• Check all lights are switched off

• Put Bins out (if due within 24 hours) bring back in next day

• Look through the property, stand back & view all is okay

LAST MINUTE DISINFECTION LIST BEFORE YOU LEAVE (COVID-19 CHECKLIST)

• Complete new cleaning card and leave for guest

• Kitchen drawer handles

• Fridge and oven handles and microwave face

• Dishwasher and stove controls

• Remote controls, temperature controls for air con & alarms

• Cupboard doors and drawers in bedrooms

• Light switches and high touch power points

• Door handles in every room and outside

• Keys and key safe

• Front door handle

SUPPLIES CHECKLISTS:

KITCHEN

• Clean tea towels (3–5 based on property size & nights)

• One new dishcloth

• One new scourer

• Washing up liquid

• Cleaning spray

• Dishwasher tablets for the stay – 1 per night of the stay

• Insect spray

• Extra bin liners (for all internal bins)

• Spare light globes under the kitchen sink (for all the lights)

• Dustpan and brush

PANTRY

• Tea

• Coffee in sachets

• Sugar in sachets

• Salt

• Pepper

• Oil

• Cling Film

• Aluminium Foil

BATHROOM

• Toilet paper, leave wrapped (1 roll per night per bathroom)

• Toilet cleaner + toilet brush

• Pump hand wash full

• Air Freshener

LAUNDRY

• Spare vacuum bags

• Laundry Detergent

• Iron

• Ironing Board

POOLS/SPAS

• Chemicals & scoop

BBQ

• Paper Towel

• Drip Tray

• Spray Cleaner

• BBQ cleaning wipes

• Cleaning Brush

FIREPLACE

• Firelighters

• Newspaper

• Matches or lighter

• Wood

• Kindling