If you own and operate a high-traffic Airbnb rental unit or multiple units, you surely understand the challenges you face in keeping the unit or units clean. As one guest leaves, someone needs to get the unit clean and ready for the next guest. If you are choosing to handle this responsibility yourself, we would recommend that you arm yourself with a good cleaning checklist PDF template.
FYI: MaidThis offers free access to such an Airbnb chores list below.
You might be questioning how you could benefit from using such a cleaning checklist. Here are some of the benefits we believe are worthy of mentioning:
- Being organized saves time
- Ensures that all necessary chores are handled
- Prevents the cleaner from feeling overwhelmed
- Makes delegating chores easier
What Supplies to Include in Your Cleaning Kit
If you are going to go to war against the dirt, grease, and grime in your Airbnb unit, you’ll need to make sure you are armed with the right weapons. The right weapons will be the cleaning supplies you’ll use to get the unit sparkling clean and smelling fresh.
When providing cleaning services for Airbnb units, our MaidThis Airbnb cleaners fill their cleaning carts with commercial-grade cleaning tools and chemicals. They use slightly more expensive commercial-grade supplies to ensure the job gets done properly. For your convenience, here is a list of cleaning supplies that belong on your printable cleaning schedule:
- Multi or all-purpose cleaning chemicals
- Windex or other glass mirror cleaner
- Grout and tile cleaner
- Shower/tub scrubbing foam
- Furniture polish
- Disinfectant for hard surfaces
- Microfiber mops – dry & wet
- Scrubbing brushes
- Microfiber cleaning clothes
- Feather duster for high places
- Vacuum cleaner with attachments
- Bucket
- Safety goggles and rubber gloves
Airbnb Cleaning Checklist
Armed with the right cleaning supplies, you can turn your focus to the cleaning chores on your Airbnb chores list. As professional Richmond Airbnb cleaning maids, our cleaners would strongly suggest that you use a cleaning checklist PDF template that is broken down by room. This kind of list will keep you organized and always moving in the right direction. Here is a facsimile of a good printable cleaning schedule.
Note: This is divided by room list and includes basic cleaning chores:
Bedrooms
- Change linens and make beds
- Dust and polish furniture
- Wipe desk and tabletop items
- Feather dust light fixtures, wall hangings, and ceiling fans
- Clean windows
- Empty trash and clean wastebasket
- Floor cleaning – vacuum, mop, and sweep as needed
Bathrooms
- Scrub and disinfect tub and shower area
- Scrub and disinfect toilet
- Scrub and disinfect sink
- Polish bathroom brass
- Clean mirrors
- Wipe and disinfect counters and cabinets
- Feather dust light fixtures, wall hangings, and ceiling fans
- Empty trash and clean wastebasket
- Floor cleaning
Kitchen
- Scrub and disinfect counters, cabinets, and major appliances
- Cleanout fridge, freezer, and cabinets
- Scrub sink and polish brass
- Wipe down small appliances inside and outside
- Clean and put away dishes and pots
- Empty trash and clean wastebaskets
- Floor cleaning – sweep and mop
Living Areas
- Dust and polish furniture
- Declutter living areas
- Vacuum floors and upholstery
- Wipe household decorations
- Clean windows and window sills
- Disinfect remotes
Other
- Clean entryway and laundry room
- Dust all door hardware and doorjambs
- Organize shoe and coat racks
- Sweep porch
Airbnb Cleaning Tips
As professional Airbnb cleaners, we know a few tricks of the trade that will make cleaning easier. Let us share a few:
- Start at the back of the unit and clean forward
- Citrus juices and shaving cream are great glass/mirror cleaners
- Baking soda and vinegar are great tile-cleaning agents
- Follow your checklist
Need Assistance? Call MaidThis Richmond
It might be you don’t live in the area or have time to constantly worry about your Airbnb cleaning responsibilities. At MaidThis Richmond, we do have the time to provide the quality rental cleaning services you need. You can set up your Airbnb cleaning appointments via our automated online booking system or by phone. Our prices are affordable and services are fully guaranteed.
Don’t let Airbnb cleaning stress you out. Contact us today and reclaim your free time!
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should I deep clean my Airbnb property in Richmond?
Assuming your rental unit has reasonably normal traffic, deep cleanings would be recommended at least once a month. That’s further assuming that the unit is getting regular cleanings after the departure of each guest.
What are the best ways to efficiently clean my vacation rental property between guests?
You can always rely on MaidThis Richmond to handle your cleaning responsibilities. Alternatively, if you prefer to do it yourself, print out our cleaning checklist and follow it precisely.
Where can I get a detailed Airbnb printable cleaning checklist in a downloadable template format?
You can find a very good one on this page. We provide access to this checklist for free to assist you as much as possible.
What should an Airbnb cleaning chore checklist include?
It should include the cleaning supplies you will need. Beyond that, you’ll want a checklist that takes you room-by-room and chore-by-chore so nothing gets missed.
What are the benefits of using a checklist for Airbnb cleaning?
The key benefits include keeping you organized and making sure you don’t miss any key chores. Some of the other benefits would include time savings, making it easy to delegate tasks to other people, and keeping you from feeling stressed and overwhelmed by the task at hand.
