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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

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    Make sure to wear disposable gloves on both hands when cleaning and disinfec8ng surfaces

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    Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth throughout the clean as much as possible

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    Follow CDC and EPA guidelines for approved cleaning products and disinfectants

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    Follow CDC guidelines for approved disposable products (e.g disinfec8ng wipes and paper towels)

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    Record the 8me and date that work is started and stopped

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    Ven8late rooms by opening doors and windows before beginning to clean and disinfect

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    Kitchen

    Clean and disinfect all surfaces with CDC approved detergent and disinfec=ng products

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    Clean and disinfect kitchen sink

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    Empty trash

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    Replace used kitchen supplies (e.g. paper towels, dish soap, hand soap, and sponges)

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    Make sure the dishwasher is clean and empty

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    Clean and disinfect silverware tray

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    Confirm the refrigerator and freezer are clean and empty

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    Check the oven for cleanliness

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    Clean and disinfect all small appliances

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    Coffee maker

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    Blender

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    Ice maker and trays

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    Toaster

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    Wipe all wall smudges

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    Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs and trim

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    Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers

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    Wipe down light switches on walls and lamps

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    Wipe down thermostat

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    Clean and disinfect the cleaning equipment for guests (e.g. broom, vacuum, and chemicals)

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    Living Room

    Clean and sani3ze the couch

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    Clean and disinfect all surfaces and furniture

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    Clean and disinfect floor

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    Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim

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    • Fail

    Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers

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    • Fail

    Wipe all wall smudges

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    Wipe down electronics and entertainment items accessible to guests

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    Wipe down light switches (wall and on lamps)

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    Wipe down thermostat and gas fireplace controls

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    Dining Room

    Clean and disinfect all surfaces

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    Clean and disinfect floor

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    Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs and trim

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    • Fail

    Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers

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    • Fail

    Wipe all wall smudges

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    Wipe down light switches on walls and lamps

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    Wipe down thermostat and gas fireplace controls

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    Bedrooms

    Wipe down all surfaces

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    Make sure each bed is guest-ready

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    Wipe down all mirrors and picture frames

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    Clean and disinfect all electronics and associated remote controls

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    Wipe out all drawers and chests

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    Check the closet for any items that were leG behind

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    Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers

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    Scrub all wall smudges

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    Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim

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    Clean and disinfect floor

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    Wipe down thermostats and window or portable AC units

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    Empty trash

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    Bathrooms

    Clean & disinfect counters

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    Clean and disinfect sink, backsplash, mirror and faucet

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    Clean and disinfect medicine cabinet inside and out

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    Ensure the bathtub and shower are guest-ready

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    Ensure the toilet is spotless

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    Clean and disinfect the floor

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    Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim

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    • Fail

    Wipe all wall smudges

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    • Fail

    Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers

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    • Fail

    Wipe down light switches

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    Empty trash

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    Vacuum and clean the bathroom exhaust fan area

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    Laundry Room

    Wipe down all surfaces

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    Clean and disinfect the washer and dryer and ensure they are empty

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    Wipe down any laundry baskets, soap containers and detergent boDle

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    Vacuum, clean and disinfect the floor

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    Wipe all wall smudges

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    Clean and disinfect windows, windowsills, blinds, cranks and levers

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    • Fail

    Wipe down front and back of doors, doorknobs, and door trim

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    Empty trash

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    Exterior

    Clean and disinfect doors, doorknobs, locks, lockboxes, and keyless entry hubs

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    Clean and disinfect any outdoor furniture

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    Clean and disinfect all handrails and any other commonly touched surfaces

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    Clean garage area of any debris

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    Make sure exterior lights are working

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Source: MaintainX (Community Member)

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