The 33 Point Cleaning Checklist
Every CleanStays turnover follows the same 33 steps, room by room: four in each bedroom, six in each bathroom, five in the kitchen and four in the living areas. Then a final inspection, at least five time stamped photos, and anything wrong reported to you within the hour.
- 33 steps, every turnover
- Photo proof every clean
- Issues reported within 1 hour
What Happens in Every Room, Every Time
Bedrooms
6 points- 1Strip every bedSheets, cases and duvet covers bagged for laundry, never reused between guests.
- 2Inspect linens under lightAnything marked, thinning or torn is retired, not folded back into rotation.
- 3Dust and wipeNightstands, headboard, ledges, lamps and the tops of frames.
- 4Vacuum floor and under the bedEdges, corners and the space guests never look at but always notice.
- 5Mattress and protector checkProtector inspected, mattress turned on its rotation schedule.
- 6Make beds hotel styleFresh linen only, corners square, decorative pillows arranged to your photos.
Bathrooms
7 points- 7Scrub the toiletInside the bowl, the outside, the base, the hinges and the flush handle.
- 8Clean the shower and tubTiles, grout lines, glass and fixtures, with no soap scum or water spots.
- 9Descale and polish fixturesTaps, shower heads and drains descaled, then buffed dry so nothing spots.
- 10Wipe sink and countersToothpaste, stains and soap residue removed, drain cleared of hair.
- 11Mirrors and glass streak freeChecked at an angle, in the light, the way a guest sees them.
- 12Mop the floorThe full floor, including behind the toilet and along the baseboards.
- 13Restock and hang fresh towelsTowels folded hotel style, bath mat replaced, consumables back to par.
Kitchen
7 points- 14Dishes done and awayEvery dish washed, dried and returned to its cupboard, dishwasher emptied.
- 15Inside the microwaveSplatter removed from the roof and walls, turntable washed.
- 16Stovetop and range frontBurners, grates, knobs and the front panel degreased.
- 17Fridge wiped, leftovers clearedShelves and handles wiped, anything a guest left behind removed.
- 18Coffee station resetMachine rinsed, pods and filters restocked, tray wiped dry.
- 19Counters, backsplash and sinkNo crumbs, stains or residue, and a sink polished dry.
- 20Bins emptied and relinedEvery bin, including under the sink, with a fresh liner in each.
Living Areas
6 points- 21Cushions and throws arrangedCushions plumped and set back in order, throws folded the same way each time.
- 22Wipe every surfaceCoffee table, TV stand, shelves, sills and the tops of frames.
- 23Touch points disinfectedLight switches, door handles, remotes and railings.
- 24Vacuum and mop edge to edgeUnder furniture, along edges, into the corners.
- 25TV, remotes and WiFiTV powers on, remotes have batteries, the network card is where guests can see it.
- 26Glass and windows spot cleanedMarks and prints off the inside of windows and patio doors.
Entry, Laundry and Air
4 points- 27The first metre inside the doorMat shaken out, floor cleaned, closet straightened, shoes cleared.
- 28Laundry run and foldedLinens and towels washed, dried and folded, or swapped from your par stock.
- 29Air and scent checkRooms aired, bins checked for odour, nothing perfumed over.
- 30Lights, lamps and bulbsEvery switch tested, dead bulbs replaced from your supply.
Final Walkthrough
3 points- 31Staged to your listing photosThe unit set back to the photos the guest booked, room by room.
- 32Damage and maintenance flaggedAnything broken, worn or running low reported to you the same day.
- 33Time stamped photo set filedEvery room photographed and filed to your property record before check-in.
The Final Inspection
The 33 steps are the clean. The inspection is how we know it is guest ready before the door locks.
- Every room walked: it looks and smells guest ready
- Windows and blinds set
- Every light turns on and off
- The front door locks correctly
- At least five photos: entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area
- The clean marked complete in Wise STR
Damage Found
Photographed, noted in the property report and sent to you within one hour.
Missing Items
Logged in the property notes and flagged to you if worth over $50.
Maintenance Issue
Noted and passed to Wise Property Services when it needs a fix.
Early or Late Checkout
The schedule adjusts and you hear about it straight away.
What You Are Actually Promised
The Clean Guarantee and the terms behind it, from the same document every client signs.
5 Star Clean
Every turnover meets Airbnb and VRBO 5 star cleanliness standards, or we return and re-clean at no charge.
Photo Proof
Completion photos are sent after every turnover. You always know the job is done.
On Time
We clean inside the checkout to check-in window. A late completion earns a discount on that service.
Stocked
Consumables are restocked to the agreed par level every turn. Guests arrive to a fully stocked home.
No Surprise Fees
Rate changes require 14 days written notice. Nothing lands on an invoice you did not agree to.
No Lock In
End the service with 14 days written notice, and no minimum number of cleans. If the standard slips, you are not tied to it.
Put the 33 Points on Your Property
A few quick questions, about two minutes. No payment to request, and we confirm your rate by call or text, usually the same day.
- No payment to request
- Confirmed by call or text
- No lock in, no minimum
Standard Questions
What Is the CleanStays 33 Point Cleaning Checklist?
It is the written, room by room sequence every CleanStays crew follows on every turnover: 4 points per bedroom, 6 per bathroom, 5 in the kitchen and 4 in the living areas, followed by a final inspection and completion photos.
Does Every Property Get the Same Standard?
Yes. Every unit is cleaned to the same 33 points. What changes per property is the inventory sheet and par level the crew restocks to.
How Do I Know Every Point Was Done?
Every clean ends with at least five time stamped photos of the entrance, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living area, filed to your property record.
Is a Deep Clean Part of the 33 Points?
No. The 33 points are the turnover. A deep clean adds inside appliances, cabinetry, baseboards, vents and build up.