Spring Cleaning for Short-Term Rental Hosts: A Deep Clean Checklist

Spring has almost sprung, and that means it's time for a deep clean! If you're a short-term rental host, there are certain areas of your property that you might forget to tidy up. In this blog post, we'll provide a deep clean checklist to help make sure your property is spick and span for your guests. Follow these tips, and you'll be able to relax knowing that everything is in order!

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Add These Spots to Your Deep Clean Checklist

Trash cans

Let's be honest: when we throw out our trash, washing the actual trash can is not at the front of our minds. But like any other cleaning task, adding them to your deep clean checklist is essential. Make sure you take the time to really scrub out each can and dry it with a cloth or paper towel so that when guests arrive, there are no unpleasant odors.

Faucets

We turn on the sink to wash our hands – but do we ever clean the faucet itself? Faucets should be thoroughly wiped down and dried to ensure there's no grime or dirt left behind. This deep cleaning task is especially important for rental properties as it will make a favorable impression on your guests. Plus, in the post-pandemic world, paying particular attention to high-touch surfaces is extra important.

Fans

Fans are one of those things that we don't think a lot about – until you look up and see dirt. Take some time to deep clean your fans so that they look like new and sparkle in the light.

Windowsills

Another deep cleaning task that's easy to overlook is windowsills. Make sure you give your sills an extra dose of love during the deep clean season. Vacuum or dust them to ensure no dust buildup, and wipe them down with a damp cloth.

Blinds

Blinds are also easy to ignore – until you notice that they're caked with dust. Taking the time to clean your blind will ensure that they look fresh and new when guests walk in.

Inside the Fridge

No one wants to store their groceries or leftovers in a fridge that hasn't been deep-cleaned in a while. Be sure to deep clean your fridge, wiping down each shelf and giving it a thorough scrubbing so that guests have an inviting space for their food.

Vents

Vents are often overlooked when deep cleaning, but they're an important part of the process. Dust and dirt can accumulate over time, so make sure you take the time to deep clean them at least once a year.

Light switches

Light switches are touched more than we realize and need extra attention to make sure they look their best.

Doorknobs

High-touch surfaces like light switches need to be cleaned regularly, as they are the most likely surfaces to collect germs. Wipe them down with a disinfecting cloth and make sure they're scrubbed until all dirt and grime are gone.

Underneath furniture

You know when you drop your phone and suddenly see underneath the couch? Don't let your guest find crumbs from past stays – that's just gross. Instead, make sure you deep clean underneath furniture and vacuum or mop any hard-to-reach places.

Cabinets and drawers

Much like the fridge, nobody wants to pull their fork out of a cabinet that hasn't been refreshed in a while. Take the time to wipe them down with a damp cloth.

Automate Your Cleaning with Host Tools

Remembering to add all of these extra deep cleaning tasks to your routine can be overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Resources like Host Tools can help you automate deep cleaning tasks so that your cleaning crew never misses a check-in. Automating cleaning tasks means that your rental property is always in top shape for your guests – no matter how busy life gets!

Deep cleaning doesn't have to be a chore. An organized deep clean checklist will help make sure that every nook and cranny of your rental property is spic and span. Automating deep cleaning tasks with Host Tools can take the hassle out of deep cleaning so that you can focus on providing a great experience for your guests. With just a few deep cleaning steps, your rental property is ready to welcome guests in style! 

Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly list on all major channels. Start your free trial today!