Guests decide your rating in the first 30 seconds. A hair on the pillow, a smudge on the mirror, a crumb behind the toaster — any one of them can cost you a 5-star review. This checklist is the exact standard our AI inspection engine grades against.
Entryway
- Floors vacuumed and mopped, corners included
- Door handle, light switch, and thermostat wiped
- Welcome area staged (guidebook, keys visible)
Kitchen
- All appliances wiped inside and out (microwave, oven, fridge)
- Coffee machine descaled, drip tray empty
- Sink and faucet polished — no water spots
- Trash emptied and liner replaced
- Dishwasher empty, filter clean
Bedrooms
- Fresh linens, no hairs, wrinkles pressed out
- Pillows fluffed and aligned
- Under the bed vacuumed
- Nightstands dusted, lamps working
Bathrooms
- Toilet base and behind scrubbed (the #1 miss)
- Mirror and chrome streak-free
- Grout free of mildew
- Fresh towels, toilet paper stocked
Living Areas
- Remotes wiped, batteries checked
- Sofa cushions vacuumed under
- Baseboards dust-free
Verify before you leave
Our free tier lets your team snap photos room-by-room and get an AI-graded Verified Clean Score™ in under 60 seconds — flagging the exact hair, streak, or crumb a human eye missed. Start a free trial.