Last updated: 19 Feb 2021

Health and Safety (Covid-19 policy)

1. Wear a mask. If hosts and guests must interact or if there is a shared common area accessible to individuals outside of your reservation, wear a protective face covering at all times as recommended by regulatory agencies or authorities.

2. When you are in a common area or shared space (as a host or guest) maintain appropriate distance from anyone who's not part of your reservation at all times.

KITCHEN

• Wash all dirty dishes or place in dishwasher and start cycle

• Wipe down inside of oven, microwave, fridge

• Sanitize sinks/countertops

• Wipe down all appliances/surfaces (including the toaster crumb tray and inside coffee maker/grinder)

• Sweep/Vacuum/Mop floor

• Empty dishwasher

• Put out clean dish towel

• Empty fridge of anything opened or expired except for condiments

• Put new water bottles in fridge (4 per guest)

• Ensure that dishes and silverware already in storage area are clean

• Ensure presentation of kitchen items are correct (mugs with mugs, forks with forks, etc.)

• Empty and clean ice trays in freezer

• Refill ( ): paper towels, dish soap, kitchen basics (tbc)

BATHROOM

• Remove all items from sink, tub/shower, shelves, racks, etc.

• Spray all the surfaces at once using a multisurface disinfectant

• Clean toilet (be sure to clean the bottom side and behind the lid)

• Clean tub

• Clean mirror with glass cleaner

• Sweep/Vacuum/Swiffer/Mop

• Crease toilet paper

• Refill: toilet paper, hand soap, shampoo, shower gel soap

BEDROOMS

• Wipe all surfaces using multi-surface disinfectant where appropriate, Pledge furniture polish on wooden surfaces including inside closets

• Make beds: fitted base sheet, flat sheet, 2/4no. pillows and throw (swap with clean linen and launder used offsite)

• Sweep/Vacuum/Mop

• Check for stains on sheets or throw

• Check closets, under bed, and drawers for prior guest’s personal items that may have been left behind

• Launder all used towels (offsite) and replace with the clean towels (one bath and one beach towel neatly folded per guest)

COMMON/LIVING AREA

• Wipe down all surfaces, including high shelving; use glass cleaner where appropriate

• Sweep/Vacuum/Mop

• Presentation is key, please create a good first impression for guests by organizing cushions, pillows, chairs, blinds, etc.

• Clean the BBQ and surrounding area

• Patio/outdoor space, make presentable with light cleaning, sweep, and furniture arrangement

FINAL CHECK BEFORE LEAVING - IS THE HOUSE AS PRESENTABLE AS IT CAN BE FOR THE GUESTS?

• Clean mirrors

• No obvious uncleaned areas (crumbs, dust, marks on walls and floors, etc.)

• Dishes are put away in appropriate places

• AC turned off (if no guests are due to arrive).

• Stove top/oven is off

• Trash has been emptied from every receptacle and replace with new trash bag

• Lights are turned off; windows and doors are locked

• Household consumable supply levels are full

• All light bulbs in all rooms are working

• Doors to bedrooms are open

• Blinds/curtains are open where possible to maximize natural light in listing