Cleanliness & Safety

It is one of our highest priorities to provide guests with a clean safe place to stay. A thorough cleaning is done prior to all guest arrivals. Vacation Homes are equipped with smoke detectors near all bedrooms, and all bedrooms have egress windows.

It is one of our highest priorities to provide guests with a clean safe place to stay. A thorough professional cleaning is done prior to all guest arrivals. Our Vacation Homes are equipped with smoke detectors near all bedrooms, and all bedrooms have egress windows.

Our cleaning checklist:

Bathrooms

  • Toilets disinfected inside & out, including base and behind.
  • Sinks thoroughly cleaned and disinfected.
  • Chrome fixtures cleaned and shined.
  • Vanity top thoroughly cleaned – move decorations if necessary.
  • Towels changed.
  • Mirrors cleaned
  • Trash emptied – new trash liner installed if dirty.
  • Mop & disinfect floor.
  • Check & clean inside medicine cabinet (remove anything left behind).
  • Clean Tub & Shower & fixtures – no hair left (report any leaky faucets).
  • Remove any used soap bars.
  • Soft soap dispensers should be ½ to full.
  • Provide one hand towel in each bathroom.
  • Dispose of any towels that are worn out, damaged or soiled and can’t be cleaned properly.
  • Fill & Leave “Shower to Shower” spray inside the shower/tub
  • Always place a “new roll” (or fold ends if there is a slightly used roll) of toilet paper in each bathroom.
  • Check for water leaks & report them to Manager ASAP
  • Make sure to flush toilets to verify they are in operating condition.

Kitchen

  • Countertops and backsplash cleaned, disinfected and rinsed.
  • Remove all food from refrigerator & freezer and cupboards (only salt & pepper, packaged cream & sugar, spices should be left in kitchen).
  • Clean refrigerator inside & outside.
  • Clean microwave, stove top, & oven (don‘t use oven cleaners inside oven).
  • Mop floor with cleaner.
  • Wash dishes & put back in shelves.
  • Leave one full roll of paper towels.
  • Make sure there are TWO dishwasher soap containers under sink.
  • Make sure there are plenty of trash bags under sink.
  • Clean trash can inside & outside.
  • Light general straightening of all drawers, cupboards, dishes & pots & pans, under sink.
  • Inside & Outside of appliances (oven, microwave, refrigerator, dishwasher, stovetop) cleaned.
  • Sinks scrubbed and disinfected.
  • Wipe small appliances, including toaster and coffee maker.
  • Fire extinguishers should be out in view – counter top near sink.
  • Light general straightening all drawers, cupboards, under sink

Bedrooms

  • Bedrooms
  • Remove & wash used sheets & pillow cases.
  • Remove & wash mattress pad if necessary.
  • Beds made.
  • Mirrors cleaned.
  • Check all drawers – remove any clothing left behind.
  • Light general straightening , including closets.
  • All areas dusted – on top, in front.
  • Living Areas/Hallways/Stairs/Closets
  • Straighten & dust all picture frames.
  • Upholstered furniture vacuumed.
  • Open sleeper sofa and inspect – clean if necessary.
  • Check TV/VCR operation.
  • Vacuum (& spot clean if necessary) carpet
  • Clean/mop entry tile floor.
  • Close fireplace doors make sure damper is closed (“C” chain pulled”)
  • Provide one wax log near fire place.
  • Spot clean fingerprints from fireplace glass doors.
  • Light general straightening; pictures, furniture, including closets – matching coat hangers only
  • Make sure all light bulbs are working.
  • Dust baseboard heat vents (MONTHLY)
  • Put furniture back in original position.
  • Fingerprints wiped from all windows, woodwork, door frames and switches.
  • Light general straightening all rooms; including pictures, furniture, drawers, closets – matching coat hangers only.
  • Cushions and pillows fluffed and straightened; all rooms.
  • Remove all cobwebs – high & low.
  • Turn on TV/DVDs make sure it is operational.
  • Straighten all throw rugs.

Outside the Vacation Home

  • Sweep in front of outside doors & remove cob webs.
  • Walk around entire home – pick up litter.
  • Check grill – make sure it lights – clean.
  • Put deck furniture back in order.
  • Remove snow so doors will open for emergency exit and report excessive snow problems or ice buildup on roof.
  • Check around trash cans – pick up area if necessary.
  • Trash – put all trash in outside bins to be emptied.

Hallway Closet

  • Provide twin sheets, two pillows & pillow cases for one folding bed upstairs.
  • Provide 10 sets of towels & washcloths
  • Provide soap & shampoo sample size.
  • Provide sheets & blanket for sleeper sofa.

Basement/Washer/Dryer

  • General straightening of linens
  • Check to make sure furnace is running & hot water works.
  • Report supply needs.
  • Lock door to laundry area unless instructed otherwise.

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Vacation Rental Management Company

Flagship USA, Inc. is responsible for renting, managing and maintaining the vacation homes. If you have any questions or concerns please call 1-612-750-8877 or e-mail   Weller@FlagShipUSA.com