Elate Cleaning Airbnb Checklist:

Below, we’ve provided an Airbnb cleaning checklist template for each main room in a short-term rental. Use these vacation rental checklist templates as you clean your property, or give it to your professional cleaner.

Kitchen cleaning in canada

  • 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, including dish soap, dish towels, and sponges
  • Clean the windows and dust the windowsills
  • Sweep and mop the floors
  • Take out the trash, disinfect the garbage can, and replace the trash bag
  • Make sure all kitchen supplies are arranged nicely

Bedrooms cleaning in canada

  • Remove mattress protector, sheets, pillowcases, and blankets and launder properly
  • Dust the tops of dressers and nightstands before vacuuming
  • 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
  • Vacuum the drapes using an attachment on your vacuum cleaner
  • Vacuum the floors, including under the bed, addressing any carpet stains if needed
  • Empty the trash cans and wipe them down
  • Remove trash and clean trash cans
  • Make sure the bedrooms are stocked with necessary inventory, such as linens
  • Remake the bed with a fresh set of bedding
  • Ensure any décor, artwork, and knick-knacks are arranged nicely

Bathrooms cleaning in canada

  • Gather dirty towels and bathmats and launder appropriately
  • Check the drawers and cabinets for personal items (if found, notify host)
  • Clean the mirrors and windows using a microfiber cloth and glass cleaner
  • Clean and disinfect the countertops, backsplashes, sinks, and faucets
  • Scrub the bathtubs and faucets and/or the showers and shower doors
  • Remove hard water stains using a solution of vinegar and water
  • Sanitize the toilets, making sure to clean inside, outside, around, and behind
  • Dust the windowsills, vents, and fans
  • Empty and wipe down the trashcan
  • Sweep and mop the floors
  • Ensure there are enough amenities, such as hand soap and toilet paper
  • Check the entire bathroom for signs of wear-and-tear, mold, and other damage
  • Put out clean towels and bathmats
  • Ensure bathroom items, such as the hairdryer, toothbrush holder, soap dispenser, and more, are arranged nicely

Living Room cleaning in canada

  • Wipe down end tables, coffee tables, other furniture, and shelving
  • Dust appliances, such as televisions and other electronics, and décor
  • 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
  • Launder any throw blankets and replace them once clean
  • Use the attachment on your vacuum cleaner to clean under the couch cushions
  • Sweep and mop and/or vacuum the floors as appropriate
  • Ensure any media, such as books, DVDs, and board games, as well as any décor or artwork, are arranged nicely
  • Make sure the throw pillows are fluffed and the throw blankets are neatly folded
  • Put the welcome book in an area where it will be easily accessible

Dining Room cleaning in canada

  • Wipe in between furniture spindles for hidden crumbs
  • Make sure nothing has been stuck to the bottom of the table
  • Wash tablecloths and any other washable fabrics
  • Disinfect any highchairs or booster seats
  • Clean centerpieces

Be sure to move the furniture aside when cleaning the floor to get any remaining crumbs. If there is a wooden dining table, finish by using a wood polish. If there is a glass table, be sure to remove all fingerprints and smudge marks.

Exterior

  • Remove any dead leaves and branches from the lawn
  • Trim bushes and mow the lawn regularly
  • Remove weeds and other debris
  • Wipe down outdoor furniture
  • Clean railings
  • Sweep the patio and deck

 

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