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The 75-Point Turnover Checklist, Printable.

This is the standard we inspect against, written out in full and free to use with whoever cleans your property. No email, no download form. Print it and hand it over.

By Lazaro Moreira, owner of Fluffy · Charleston, SC · Updated September 2026

75-Point Turnover Cleaning Checklist
Property: ____________________________ Date: ____________ Cleaned by: ____________________ Inspected by: ____________________

Seventy-five points, in the order a turnover is actually worked. Print it, hand it to whoever cleans your property, and ask for it back signed. If your current cleaner passes all of it, you have a good one. If the argument is that some of it is unnecessary, that is worth having before a guest has it for you.

Before the crew arrives

  1. 1Booking confirmed against the calendar: checkout time, check-in time, same-day flip or not
  2. 2Access confirmed: door code, key location, gate pass, parking and where to load
  3. 3Par levels to hand: how many sheets, towels, rolls and bottles this property holds
  4. 4Previous turnover report read, including anything flagged as damaged or missing
  5. 5Linen and consumables loaded for this property before leaving, not collected en route

Entry, living and dining

  1. 6Entry swept and washed; sand and grit removed at the threshold
  2. 7Floors vacuumed and mopped, including under furniture edges and along baseboards
  3. 8Rugs vacuumed both sides of the pile; edges straightened
  4. 9Upholstery checked for stains and crumbs; under and behind cushions cleared
  5. 10Cushions reset and plumped; throws folded
  6. 11Remotes, switches, handles and thermostats disinfected
  7. 12Tabletops, shelves and console surfaces cleared and wiped
  8. 13Windows and glass doors free of marks at eye level; sills wiped
  9. 14Decor, books and games returned to their places
  10. 15Nothing of the previous guest left anywhere in the room

Kitchen

  1. 16Refrigerator emptied of guest food, shelves and drawers wiped, seals cleaned
  2. 17Freezer checked and wiped; ice tray or maker cleared
  3. 18Oven interior wiped; racks and door glass cleaned
  4. 19Stovetop, burners and knobs degreased; hood filter checked
  5. 20Microwave cleaned inside and out, including the turntable
  6. 21Dishwasher emptied, filter checked, interior wiped, door seal cleaned
  7. 22Coffee maker emptied, rinsed and reset; pods or filters restocked
  8. 23Toaster crumb tray emptied
  9. 24Sink and drain scrubbed; faucet and sprayer polished
  10. 25Countertops and backsplash cleaned to the wall
  11. 26Every cabinet and drawer opened and checked, not assumed
  12. 27Crockery, glassware and cutlery counted against par and spot-checked for residue
  13. 28Bin emptied, liner replaced, container itself washed
  14. 29Floor swept and mopped, including under the toe-kick and behind the bin

Bedrooms

  1. 30All bed linen stripped and bagged, not reused
  2. 31Mattress protector checked for stains; replaced if marked
  3. 32Mattress and base checked underneath and between for left items
  4. 33Beds made hotel-style with fresh linen, corners square
  5. 34Pillows plumped, matched and cased; decorative pillows placed
  6. 35Headboard wiped, including the underside edge
  7. 36Nightstands cleared, wiped, drawers checked and emptied
  8. 37Lamps, switches and charging points wiped and tested
  9. 38Wardrobes and drawers opened, emptied and wiped; hangers counted to par
  10. 39Mirrors and glass cleaned at eye level
  11. 40Under the bed checked and vacuumed
  12. 41Floors vacuumed to the edges; hard floors mopped

Bathrooms

  1. 42Toilet cleaned inside, outside, behind, and the underside of the seat and hinges
  2. 43Shower and tub scrubbed including the drain, and hair removed
  3. 44Shower glass cleared of water marks; door track cleaned
  4. 45Grout and tile checked at floor level and in corners
  5. 46Sink, drain and overflow cleaned; faucet polished
  6. 47Vanity surfaces cleared and wiped; drawers and cabinets checked
  7. 48Mirror cleaned with no streaks at eye height
  8. 49Extractor fan grille checked for dust
  9. 50Fresh towels to par, folded and placed; used towels removed
  10. 51Toilet paper restocked to par, with a spare visible
  11. 52Soap, shampoo and amenities restocked to par and wiped clean
  12. 53Bin emptied, liner replaced, container washed
  13. 54Floors washed including behind the door and around the toilet base
  14. 55Nothing of the previous guest left in a cabinet or on a shelf

Outdoor spaces

  1. 56Porch, piazza or deck swept; furniture wiped
  2. 57Outdoor cushions checked, brushed and reset
  3. 58Grill cleaned, grease tray emptied, gas or charcoal level checked
  4. 59Outdoor dining surfaces and rails wiped
  5. 60Hot tub checked, and reported if it needs servicing before arrival
  6. 61Pool area cleared of debris; furniture reset
  7. 62Bins put out or returned according to the collection day
  8. 63Entry path, steps and outdoor lighting checked and clear

Final pass, before it is called ready

  1. 64Every room re-entered and looked at from the doorway, the way a guest sees it
  2. 65Smell checked in every room, especially bathrooms and the kitchen
  3. 66Air conditioning or heating set to the arrival setting
  4. 67All lights, lamps and switches tested; bulbs replaced if out
  5. 68Wi-Fi details, house manual and welcome material present and correct
  6. 69Windows and doors closed, and locks checked
  7. 70Consumables cross-checked against par one final time
  8. 71Anything damaged, missing or needing repair recorded with a photo
  9. 72Photos taken of each finished room as it was left
  10. 73Report submitted the same day, not the next morning
  11. 74Property locked and access returned as agreed
  12. 75Guest-ready confirmation sent before check-in time
Fluffy · Charleston, SC · (843) 268-8511 · www.fluffychs.com — free to print and use.
Questions this gets asked

Can I use this checklist with my own cleaner?

Yes, that is what it is for. Print it, hand it over, and ask for it back signed. It is free to use and there is nothing to sign up for.

What is a 75-point cleaning checklist?

A turnover standard broken into seventy-five individual checks across seven stages, from the information the crew arrives with through to the guest-ready confirmation. Scoring against defined points rather than a pass or fail makes failures comparable across properties and over time.

How is this different from a normal house cleaning list?

A turnover is not a house clean with a deadline. It is a reset to a standard a stranger will grade within an hour of arriving, so it includes par-level restocking, photo evidence, damage reporting and a guest-ready confirmation that a domestic clean has no reason to cover.

Does Fluffy actually use this?

Yes. Every clean runs against these points and is checked by a supervisor rather than the person who cleaned the room, with photos of how the property was left.

What if my cleaner says some points are unnecessary?

That is a useful conversation to have, and much better to have it now than after a guest raises it in a review. Some points genuinely do not apply to some properties. The ones worth insisting on are the bathroom checks, under and behind furniture, and the final pass.

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