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Turnover and Cleaning QA Checklist

The room-by-room standard for every turnover, with the photo-documentation points built in, so the walkthrough that readies the home also protects the next claim.

45 checkpoints7 pages90 to 150 minutes per turnoverFor co-hosts, cleaners, and property managers
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Why this beats every free checklist

  • A room-by-room quality bar a cleaner can follow without supervision, so turnovers are consistent across cleaners and properties.

  • The documentation points are built into the cleaning walk, not bolted on: the person readying the home captures the condition evidence at the same time.

  • A restock and consumables list that stops the mid-stay "there is no toilet paper" message before it happens.

  • A final QA sign-off the co-host verifies, so the owner knows someone checked the cleaner's work, not just the cleaner.

  • A damage-found branch: exactly what to do the moment a turnover uncovers damage, before anything is cleaned or moved.

What is inside

  • 1Before you start: arrival, safety, and the damage-found rule
  • 2Living and general areas
  • 3Kitchen: surfaces, appliances, and the restock
  • 4Bathrooms: sanitize, restock, and inspect
  • 5Bedrooms: linens, surfaces, and under the bed
  • 6Final QA, condition photos, and sign-off

Read first

Before you start

The turnover has one job beyond cleaning: confirm the home is in the same condition it was left in, and capture proof if it is not. That is why documentation is part of the walk, not a separate task.

  • Confirm the guest has checked out and the booking shows the home is empty
  • Note the arrival time of the next guest, so you know your window
  • Do a first walk-through before touching anything, looking for damage or missing items
  • Open windows to air the home while you work
  • Check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms are present and lit

Do not skip this

If you find damage or a missing item, stop and document it before you clean or move anything. Cleaning first destroys the evidence that a claim depends on. Photograph the item in place, then continue.

Damage-found branch: capture the item where it sits, note the room and the time, and flag it to the co-host or owner before the turnover continues. A GPS and timestamped inspection report is the strongest form of this record.

Room by room

Living and general areas

  • Clear and dispose of all rubbish and any items the guest left behind
  • Dust all surfaces, shelves, sills, and electronics
  • Vacuum carpets and rugs; mop hard floors
  • Wipe light switches, door handles, and remote controls
  • Check sofa and cushions for stains, spills, and items left between cushions
  • Reset furniture, cushions, and decor to the standard layout
  • Confirm the wifi card and house guide are present and correct
  • Test the TV, remotes, and any smart devices power on

Locked in the full checklist

  • Room by room

    Kitchen

  • Room by room

    Bathrooms

  • Room by room

    Bedrooms

  • Final QA and sign-off

    Final quality check, condition photos, and sign-off

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