Hotel Housekeeping Checklist: Industry-Standard Room Turnover
12 items
Hotel housekeeping follows a precise, standardized process that ensures every guest walks into a spotless room. This industry-standard checklist covers the complete room turnover process used by professional hotel housekeeping teams, from guest checkout to inspection-ready.
- 1
Strip all bed linens including mattress protector
Remove sheets, pillowcases, duvet cover, and mattress protector. Check the mattress for stains and report damage.
- 2
Make the bed to brand standard
Fresh sheets with hospital corners, pillows fluffed and placed symmetrically, duvet smooth and even.
- 3
Dust all surfaces starting with highest points
Headboard, nightstands, desk, dresser, TV, phone, clock, lamps, and window sills. Work top to bottom.
- 4
Clean and sanitize the bathroom completely
Toilet (bowl, seat, exterior, base), tub/shower, sink, counter, mirror, fixtures. Use commercial disinfectant with verified contact time.
- 5
Replace all bathroom amenities
Fresh towels arranged to standard, new soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, and tissue box.
- 6
Vacuum carpet or mop hard floors
Thorough vacuuming including under beds and furniture edges. Move furniture only if policy requires.
- 7
Clean the minibar or refrigerator
Check inventory, replace consumed items, wipe shelves and door handle, verify temperature.
- 8
Wipe and sanitize all remote controls and phones
Guest-room remotes and phones are among the highest germ surfaces in any hotel. Use disinfectant wipes.
- 9
Check and clean the coffee maker
Run a rinse cycle, wipe the exterior, and restock coffee packets, cups, and stir sticks.
- 10
Inspect and clean windows and window treatments
Wipe fingerprints from glass, adjust curtains or blinds to standard position, check for damage.
- 11
Empty all trash and check for lost items
Check every trash can, under beds, in closets, and in drawers for guest belongings. Report any items found.
- 12
Final inspection walkthrough
Stand at the door and scan the room from a guest's perspective. Check bed symmetry, bathroom cleanliness, supplies stocked, lights working.
Bottom Line
Hotel housekeeping success depends on consistency and attention to detail. Every room should look identical regardless of which team member cleaned it. Training, standardized checklists, and quality commercial cleaning products make this possible.
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