Professional Cleaning Checklist for Vacation Rental Apartments

Superhost-level quality standards

Poor cleaning causes 75% of negative reviews. Use this checklist to make sure your property is spotless at every check-in and avoid issues that hurt your income.

1. Bedrooms and Common Areas

✓ Ventilation: Open windows on arrival.
✓ Linens: Remove dirty bedding and put on clean sets.
✓ Detailed dusting: Wipe down handles, switches, baseboards, vents, and TV remotes.
✓ Windows: Clean frames and glass as needed.
✓ Floors: Vacuum under furniture and mop with a scented product.

2. Bathrooms: Critical Disinfection

✓ Drains: Deep clean of shower and remove residue.
✓ Fixtures: Clean toilet and bidet; add a "sanitized" seal.
✓ Restocking: New amenity kits, toilet paper, and clean towels.
✓ Mirrors: Clean all shiny surfaces and faucets.

3. Kitchen and Appliances

✓ Fridge: Deep clean and fully empty out any leftover food.
✓ Filters: Check and clean the extractor hood.
✓ Small appliances: Descale the coffee maker and clean crumbs from the toaster.
✓ Interior: Go through drawers, cutlery, and cabinets.

Deep Maintenance (Every 6 months)

Don't forget: clean air conditioning filters, bleed radiators, replace remote/lock batteries, flip mattresses, wash protectors, and check faucets to prevent leaks.

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