Give a thought on how to make a vacation house neat and pleasant with this checklist.
Bedroom
Climbing on a bed with crisp, clean sheets at the end of a weary day is incomparable.
- Pull up the area rugs and sweep or mop underneath them closer to the walls to eliminate the clutter.
- Use a rubber glove to dust the nightstands, TV console, dressers, and wardrobes.
- Inspect every drawer and closet for clothes or other items that may have been forgotten.
- Vacuum the floors.
- Disassemble beds; soak pillows with protectors and mattress pad in warm water.
- Clean all ceiling fans, light fixtures, pictures, mirrors, and accessories.
- Make sure the light switches are functioning by turning them on and off.
Kitchen
- Mop the floor.
- Remove all the utensils and food containers from the cabinet and clean each shelf.
- Clean the cupboards, both the interior and the outside.
- Ensure drawer bins are neat and dust particle-free.
- Clean and store away all your utensils and dishes.
- Scrub and wipe the stovetop.
- Scrub the entire oven exterior and interior, including the exhaust, vent, and door racks.
- Remove stains from the countertop.
- Deep clean freezer.
- Clean and deodorize trash cans.
- Clean light fixtures, fans, and chandeliers.
Bathroom
- Wipe clean the baseboards, doors, ledges, switches and vents.
- Wash the grout and tub area.
- Clean mirrors and glass shower doors.
- Disinfect the toilet seat, tank, and base.
- Clean toothbrush holder and toilet paper holder.
- Mop the floor, corners, and tiles.
- Empty out the trash can.
- Air-freshen to get rid of offensive smell.
Living room
- Remove cushion cases and wash them.
- Dust all surfaces.
- Wipe down any visible dirt and stains on the sofa.
- Move the furniture and rugs and vacuum underneath.
- Clean mirrors, walls, ceilings, and blinds
- Look for out-of-sight areas for accumulated dust.
- Clean drapes.
- Clean TV screens, cabinets, coffee tables, and other small pieces of furniture.
- Vacuum the floor.