INTERIOR CLEANING

Guest Pre-departure Cottage Cleaning Checklist




We know that you appreciated finding a clean cottage when you arrived and we would appreciate your consideration of the next guests. Therefore, prior to departure, please complete the following checklist; cleaning supplies are provided.



Interior of the Cottage:

□ Vacuum all carpeted areas

□ Sweep and wash (damp mop) all hard floor surfaces

□ Wash and dry and put all dishes away into the same  cupboards they came out of

□ Clean tub, shower, sinks and toilets (particular emphasis on the toilets please)

□ Dust all surfaces

□ Clean any smudges or fingerprints from windows and other glass surfaces

□ Make sure all kitchen appliances are switched off – i.e. stove top, oven etc.

□ Wipe off all countertops, kitchen tables and other appliances

□ Clean interiors of kitchen appliances – i.e. microwave, coffee filter etc.

□ Strip all used beds and place the blankets neatly folded on the foot of the bed.  Do not make beds.

□ Remove perishable food from fridge and freezer and wipe out

□ Check under couch cushions and under beds for food stuffs and your personal belongings

□ Remove all garbage from the Cottage on departure

□ Leave all cottage interior doors open

□ Turn hot water heater circut breaker off.   Set main cottage thermostat to off in summer and to 47 degrees farenheit in the fall/spring

□ Close and lock all windows and doors and return key to original location

□ Winter only - leave all under-sink cupboard doors open (bathrooms and kitchen)

□ Winter only – leave all toilet seats up