​Vacation Rental Deep Clean Checklist
(Initial / Pre-Listing Clean)
1. Walls, Doors & Trim

• ☐ Remove scuff marks, fingerprints, and dirt using Magic Eraser (non-abrasive areas only)
  
• ☐ Spot clean stains on walls
  
• ☐ Clean all doors (front/back/bathroom/closet)
  
• ☐ Clean door frames & trim (top, sides, hinges area)
  
• ☐ Remove dust from baseboards
  
• ☐ Remove paint splatter or drywall mud from trim
  

2. Windows & Glass

• ☐ Clean interior glass streak-free
  
• ☐ Remove paint overspray
  
• ☐ Remove paint drips/specks from glass
  
• ☐ Remove stickers / adhesive residue
  
• ☐ Clean window tracks
  
• ☐ Clean window sills
  
• ☐ Dust blinds / shades
  
• ☐ Report damaged screens or broken seals
  

3. Floors

• ☐ Vacuum edges & corners
  
• ☐ Mop / steam clean hard floors
  
• ☐ Remove:
  
  • ☐ Paint overspray
    
  • ☐ Drywall mud
    
  • ☐ Glue / adhesive
    
  • ☐ Sticky residue
    
  • ☐ Construction debris
    
• ☐ Clean grout (if tile)
  
• ☐ Report scratches, chips, loose tiles, lifting planks
  

4. Kitchen – Detailed

• ☐ Clean inside/outside cabinets & drawers
  
• ☐ Clean cabinet faces & handles
  
• ☐ Degrease backsplash
  
• ☐ Clean inside oven
  
• ☐ Clean stovetop & drip pans
  
• ☐ Clean inside microwave
  
• ☐ Clean inside refrigerator & freezer
  
• ☐ Clean inside dishwasher
  
• ☐ Remove stickers/labels/residue
  
• ☐ Clean under sink
  
• ☐ Check/report leaks
  

5. Bathrooms – Detailed

• ☐ Remove hard water stains
  
• ☐ Clean grout & caulking lines
  
• ☐ Polish fixtures
  
• ☐ Clean inside vanity drawers/cabinets
  
• ☐ Clean exhaust fan cover
  
• ☐ Remove paint/drywall residue
  
• ☐ Report:
  
  • ☐ Loose fixtures
    
  • ☐ Cracked caulk
    
  • ☐ Mold/mildew
    
  • ☐ Drain issues
    

6. Furniture & Upholstery

• ☐ Wipe down all furniture surfaces
  
• ☐ Remove stickers / tape residue
  
• ☐ Vacuum upholstery
  
• ☐ Clean under cushions
  
• ☐ Check/report:
  
  • ☐ Stains
    
  • ☐ Tears
    
  • ☐ Wobbly legs
    
  • ☐ Scratches
    

7. Lighting & Ceiling Areas

• ☐ Dust ceiling fans (top & blades)
  
• ☐ Clean light fixtures
  
• ☐ Remove insects/debris
  
• ☐ Replace burnt bulbs (if instructed)
  
• ☐ Report non-working lights
  

8. Air Vents & Filters

• ☐ Dust/clean supply & return vents
  
• ☐ Report dirty/damaged filters
  

9. Closets & Storage Areas

• ☐ Dust shelves
  
• ☐ Clean rods
  
• ☐ Remove debris
  
• ☐ Report damage
  

⚠️ Repair / Replacement Report List(Crew should document & notify owner)
Please photograph and report anything needing attention:
Surfaces & Finishes

• ☐ Wall damage / dents / chips
  
• ☐ Peeling paint
  
• ☐ Damaged trim/baseboards
  
• ☐ Scratched floors
  
• ☐ Loose tiles/planks
  

Windows & Doors

• ☐ Broken glass
  
• ☐ Damaged screens
  
• ☐ Doors not closing properly
  
• ☐ Loose handles/locks
  

Kitchen

• ☐ Appliance damage
  
• ☐ Cabinet damage
  
• ☐ Missing hardware
  
• ☐ Leaks
  

Bathrooms

• ☐ Cracked tiles
  
• ☐ Failing caulk/grout
  
• ☐ Leaks
  
• ☐ Loose fixtures
  

Furniture

• ☐ Stains
  
• ☐ Tears
  
• ☐ Structural instability
  

Electrical / Lighting

• ☐ Non-working fixtures/outlets
  
• ☐ Missing bulbs/covers
  

🧽 Special Attention Items (Initial Clean Only)

• ☐ Remove paint from glass
  
• ☐ Remove paint overspray
  
• ☐ Remove drywall mud
  
• ☐ Remove glue/adhesive residue
  
• ☐ Remove construction debris
  
• ☐ Magic Eraser scuffs/marks