Supplementing your Existing Housekeeping Checklists

In an effort to help managers keep their properties in top-grade shape and get through the busy season smoothly, we’ve put together a list of items that are frequently missed or overlooked in standard turns. Adding just a few more checkpoints to your housekeeping checklist can make the difference for guests, and help keep your properties looking pristine through the end of the season.

Based on a review of thousands of housekeeping checklists on Breezeway's platform, we’ve compiled this list of commonly overlooked items to be used as an addendum to your existing housekeeping checklist.

General

- Dust all ceiling fans

- Sweep and mop all floors

- Vacuum stairs

• • Empty vacuum

- Wipe down front and back of all doors 

- Inspect walls for scuffs and handprints 

• • Wipe down with wet rag

- Wipe down all blinds 

• • Check windowsills for dust/bugs/debris

Kitchen

- Clean the garbage disposal

• • Ensure the disposal and faucet are turned off
  • Clean the disposal using the following:
    • Six ice cubes
    • One tablespoon of baking soda
    • Three thin lemon slices
    • One teaspoon of bleach
    • Follow with six more ice cubes 
  • Run disposal until grinding stops 
  • Flush with cold water for 30 seconds 

- Wash garbage can with soap and water 

- Clean and disinfect silverware tray 

- Run drain filter from the sink through the dishwasher

- Wipe down hard-to-reach areas of the backsplash

- Make sure the cabinets are clean

• • Wipe down the interior of each cabinet
  • Wipe down the exterior of each cabinet 
  • Wipe down handles and ensure there are no fingerprints 

- Wipe down the top of the refrigerator 

• • Sweep and mop underneath 

Dining Room

- Pull apart table leaves to ensure no food particles have been left behind 

- Clean in crevasses of chairs 

Living Room

- Clean and vacuum under couch cushions 

- Dust entertainment center and electronics 

- Wipe down and disinfect all remotes 

- Wash throw blankets available for guest-use

Bedrooms

- Clean lamp bases & shades, fans, and light fixtures 

- Vacuum under each bed

- Wipe down all mirrors and picture frames

- Dust and de-wrinkle bed skirt 

Bathrooms

- Wipe down medicine cabinet (inside and out)

- Vacuum and clean the bathroom exhaust fan area

Laundry Room

- Clean out washing machine detergent tray 

- Check top of washer/dryer for detergent spills 

- Sweep/mop behind machines 

Exterior

- Rinse out trash and recycling receptacles with soap and hot water

- Scrub leftover food particles from barbecue 

- Sweep/power wash patio

Download the complete overlooked items checklist here - and as always, drop us a line with any questions.