Bedroom cleaning checklist

•  Dust the bedside tables, TV cabinets, dressers, and chests of drawers
•  Check the drawers and closets for belongings left behind
•  Wipe out and wash window sills, shades, and windows
•  Move all furniture and vacuum the floors
•  Roll up area rugs, sweep or mop underneath, and replace. Wash all small rugs
•  Clean all ceiling fans, light fixtures, pictures, mirrors, and accessories. Check the light switches to ensure that they work
•  Clean all spots on the walls, doors, frames, ledges, and vents
•  Strip the bed(s); wash mattress pads, pillow protectors, and blankets
• Clean headboards, baseboards, behind beds, and under beds
•  Remove all mattresses, then vacuum and wipe down bed frames

Kitchen cleaning checklist

•  Sweep and mop the floor
•  Pull out all dishes from cabinets and wash out each shelf. Wash down cabinet doors inside and out
•  Make sure drawers are organized and crumb-free
•  Wash and put away all dishes and utensils. Scrub pots and pans inside and out, including the tops and bottoms
•  Place a roll of paper towels on counter and an extra one under the sink
• Clean stovetop, under the top, backsplash, and inside and outside of the stove drawer
•  Clean the entire oven inside and out, including racks, exhaust vent, light cover, and door
•  Clean small appliances (can opener, coffee maker, microwave, blender, etc.). Use a large toothbrush on hard-to-reach areas
•  Clean the entire counter top. Remove any stains carefully
•  Clear out the refrigerator, then wipe down inside and out
•  Wipe down freezer inside and rubber seal; empty ice bin and wash
• Clean dishwasher and refill rinse aid
•  Wash all small area rugs
•  Wash trash cans thoroughly inside and out. Deodorize and replace liner
•  Wash light fixtures inside and out. Dust and wipe down hard-to-reach light fixtures, like chandeliers

Living room cleaning checklist

•  Dust all surfaces, including the blinds
•  Check sofa cushions for dirt or stains (and clean if there are any visible imperfections). Remove all cushions, then clean sides and underneath
• If the sofa includes a sofa bed, wash the mattress pad and put back on bed
•  Vacuum or mop the floor, moving furniture and rugs to clean underneath
•  Clean all ceiling fans and light fixtures, and check to see if all bulbs are working
• Clean baseboards behind all furniture
•  Clean the inside and outside of TV cabinets, stereo cabinets, coffee tables, side tables, credenzas, etc.
•  Clean TV using an appropriate chemical and cloth, being careful not to scratch the screen
•  Clean mirrors, pictures, plants, and all accessories
•  Vacuum drapes, including the top

Bathroom cleaning checklist

•  Sweep and mop floor. Clean all baseboards, doors, ledges, switches, and vents
•  Wash the entire tile in tub area and clean grout
•  Scrub tub thoroughly, including any jets
•  Clean the glass shower doors
•  Wash shower curtains and small rugs
•  Clean mirrors, pictures, and accessories
•  Clean toilet bowl, top, tank, and base
• Add one roll of toilet paper on the holder and leave two under the sink
•  Scrub sinks, countertops, and ledges. Clean cabinet under sink and all drawers
• Clean/polish towel bars, paper holders, and light fixtures
• Clean trash can and deodorize

And there’s more where that came from, especially if your vacation rental home could use a deep clean. Download our free, printable vacation rental cleaning checklist to see all the tasks.