Holiday Let Cleaning & Changeover Checklist

Nothing beats a good first impression right? Well, the same thing goes for a holiday cottage! But in all of the excitement of letting your property, it's easy to forget holiday let cleaning and changeover requirements.

You want to make a good impression when the guests arrive at the property and alongside a holiday let welcome pack, there is nothing more important than welcoming your guests with a clean property. Having said this, during peak periods things can get a little hectic which can occasionally lead to the odd little job being forgotten. And this is why we've put together a holiday let cleaning & changeover checklist of the jobs that, when done, will make any holiday cottage feel like a true home from home!

Kitchen

The area which requires the most maintenance in any property - the kitchen! Starting with the toughest room is a great way to kickstart your holiday let changeover checklist.

1. Check inside the dishwasher in case any dishes have been left in there, if so put them away

2. Clean the fridge and freezer inside and out, removing any items left behind. The freezer may need defrosting and so it is worth doing this early on in the clean

3. Give the counters (including under any work-top appliances) and cupboard doors a good wipe down

4. Clean both the microwave and oven inside and out. Empty any crumbs out of the toaster

5. Vacuum and mop the floors

6. Remove any old food

7. Ensure there is sufficient glassware, cutlery and crockery

Living Areas

Second on our holiday cottage changeover checklist is the living area. A living room is one of the main places for guests to relax and unwind, so making sure this area is spic and span should be a top priority during your holiday let changeover.

1. Clean and vacuum/mop the floors, make sure to do under the furniture as well

2. Dust the surfaces, e.g. window sills, TV

3. Remove any magazines, newspapers that might have been left behind

4. Make sure that things like fuel for fires e.t.c. are stocked up

5. Clean any open fires or log burners

6. Vacuum and refresh sofas and armchairs

7. Get rid of any spiderwebs

Bedrooms

Making sure your property's bedroom is immaculately presented and welcomingfor guests is vital for holiday let success.

1. Remove all of the bedding from the used beds, check the mattresses

2. Dust the surfaces and check all of the wardrobes and drawers for any personal items that might have been left behind

3. Clean all of the mirrors

4. Give the floors a good vacuum, making sure to get right under the beds and behind any furniture

5. Make all of the beds up with clean bedding

Bathrooms

The bathroom is a prime area for damp and grime, so it's important to keep this area spotless during holiday let changeovers.

1. Vacuum and then mop the floors

2. Clean the showers, bath tubs and sinks, throwing away any soaps, shampoos, etc. left behind by guests

3. Clean the toilets thoroughly

4. Clean the mirrors and tiles

5. Check all drains are working and bleach/unblock if required

6. Clean blinds and dust off window ledges

Garden

Last but not least on our holiday let changeover checklist is the garden. Making sure your holiday cottage's outdoor space is clean and tidy is important as it sets a good impression before guests enter the property.

1. Weed borders and cover with freshbark if required

2. Clean any outside furniture, plant pots and patio if required

3. Replace/remove any plants that didn't survive the winter

4. Cut back any overgrown trees or bushes

5. Ensure barbeque is in working order

6. Cut and treat lawns

7. Ensure outdoor lighting is working

8. Sweep up any dead leaves

As you can see, there is a lot to consider when holiday let cleaning. It is easy to forget little details when cleaning your holiday let, but those little details can make a big difference to your customer. We hope that you found our checklist for holiday let cleaning to be a handy little resource, but you should also remember that there are plenty of little touches around the house that you can do to make your guests feel more at home.

From just checking the light bulbs to replacing any dud batteries, they might not seem that important but guests will definitely notice if they're left undone!

Looking for more tips on how to make your guests feel welcome in your home? Check out our tips on making your cottage guests feel welcome. For more information, check out our full changeover checklist.