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Property Care Guide (NEW DRAFT)

The guide to clean and maintain the home.

When you arrive do these first:

  1. Keep doors locked while you are on the property whether inside or outside, for your safety. Please lock your vehicle as well.
  2. Cleaning supplies will be in locked closet downstairs.
  3. Wear a mask for safety while cleaning any debris, trash or identified or unidentified substances left by guests. 
  4. Walk through each room, closet and space and take photos of anything visibly broken or missing and text to Amber for instruction.
  5. Walk through each outdoor space, all around house, and take photos of anything visibly broken or missing and text to Amber for instruction.
  6. Remove all bed linens, bathroom linens, and any other linens and begin to wash loads back to back. This process takes longest so you should start ASAP. Bleach all bathroom linens and bed linens. Pour bleach into bleach entry point on washer, not directly into washer tub.
  7. Empty robot vacuum canister. Run robot vacuum downstairs and then upstairs to help sweep loose dirt.

Additional tips:

  1. Please use material safe cleaners provided or yours as directed on the instructions, kitchen safe products in kitchen, laminate safe products on laminate, etc.
  2. Clean rooms top to bottom, highest to lowest area, ceiling to floor. Ex. Dust first because the dust will fall, and you don't want it to fall if you have already made a clean bed or mopped.
  3. Sweep and mop last since sometimes a mess is made while cleaning, items may need to be placed on the floor, and it reduce re-cleaning.
  4. Keep shades slanted, never fully open while unless cleaning them in that moment. Avoid opening windows where in the inside can be seen fully from the outside. Privacy is important.

Once cleaning is complete:

  1. Do a final walkthrough of each room and outdoor spaces to ensure all tasks are complete and no items left out.
  2. Return all cleaning supplies to the locked closet.
  3. Return robot vacuum to charger if not already.
  4. Take pictures of all rooms and outdoor spaces and send to Amber.
  5. Lock all doors and windows.
  6. Thank you for your care and following these instructions.

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Clean all rooms

  • Dust vents, wall corners, light fixtures, window sills, blinds, ceiling fans, TVs, door frames, tables, clocks, remotes, baseboards, shelves, under sink, sculptures, art work.
  • Use magic eraser to wipe away scuff marks on the wall lightly. Do not wipe too hard and remove paint.
  • Clean glass mirrors and windows with index and paper towels.
  • Spot clean wall scuffs, bed scuffs, wall fixtures, rugs, tables, white board, desk.
  • Close windows and tighten screws.
  • Blinds: close all the way down, and blades facing the same direction.
  • Straighten mirrors and art.
  • DO NOT make beds with linens left by last guest, even if it looks clean or unused.
  • DO NOT make beds with stained linens. 
  • Send photos of stained linens, discard and text to Amber. 
  • Tuck pillows tightly in pillow cases.
  • Contact Amber if any bed frames are broken or unstable.
  • Check under bed for left items, take photos, send to Amber, and place in locked storage.
  • Lint roll mattress, bed linens, furniture fabrics if needed.
  • Iron pillow cases if wrinkled.
  • Make beds military style, tightly tucked-in corners.
  • Fluff pillows in dryer if needed.
  • Watch video for how-to for military style bed https://youtu.be/uY6dWKpq1Sw?si=2xSDL7jOLq82WnvX .
  • Lightly lysol duvets, bed frames, wall fixtures, but not pillow cases.
  • Chairs: wipe down leather, fabric, and legs; pat dry; lint roll; lightly spray with lysol.
  • Couch: inspect both blankets, machine wash as needed; cover white parts of couch with blankets, no edges touching ground; ightly spray with febreeze or lysol.
  • Pillows: spot clean as needed; fluff in dryer for 10 min if flat.
  • Table items: wipe down coasters; dust faux plants and table decor.
  • Modem: Dust; ensure white light is steady and on; check plug if not; position close to wall  
  • Vaccum and straighten all rugs.
  • Robot vacuum: Dust robot; empty canister; put robot on charger and plugged in; place close to wall.
  • Sweep and mop all floors.
  • Move furniture to sweep and mop underneath: end tables, couches, chairs.
  • Cameras: Ensure 4 cameras are plugged in; spot clean plate covers as needed.

Bathrooms

  • Follow all instructions under "Clean all rooms" section.
  • Move shower poles to the top of the ceiling, evenly on both sides.
  • Clean / wash shower wall, tub, fixtures, shampoo, conditioner bottles, shower liner, toilet, trash bins
  • Everything should be sparkling white: shower, shower liner, rug, towels.
  • Run water from nozzle and shower head to ensure water runs well, not clogged.
  • Ensure water drains without clogs; no pool of water or draining slowly. Use draino if so.
  • Flush toilet to ensure water runs well, not clogged and working.
  • Remove empty toilet paper rolls and replace with new / mostly new roll; paper flap should come above and down in front of roll so it is pulled from the top.
  • Toilet should not have a running water sound. Contact Amber if so.
  • Replace empty or nearly empty bottles with new bottles; labels showing front.
  • Inspect bathroom linens: machine wash and bleach if needed: shower liner, rugs.
  • Pull curtain, neatly to the right side, exposing shower and tub.
  • Lightly spray linens with lysol to disinfect.
  • Replace towels on all towels holders.
  • Throw out used bar soaps and replace with new, unused, boxed bar soap.
  • Fill up liquid soap dispenser and clean outer container.
  • Dust and wipe cabinets and drawers, inside and out, with wood safe cleaner.
  • Remove bag and trash. Replace with unused, small trash bag.
  • NO HAIR should remain.
  • NO WATER SPOTS on mirror.

Inventory check

  • 3 air beds, 1 in each closet, neatly positioned.
  • 1 twin mattress neatly in master closet.
  • 2 hair dryers; 1 in each bathroom upstairs.
  • 1 toothpaste in each bathroom.
  • 3 feminine pads in each bathroom.
  • 1 roll toilet paper on toiler paper holder.
  • 4 rolls textra extra toilet paper in each bathroom drawer.
  • 1 shampoo and 1 conditioner in each bathroom.
  • Tea and coffee in kitchen.
  • 3 trash bags in kitchen trash bin; 1 in the bin and 2 folded, hanging inside the bin.
  • 4 of each utensils: spoons, forks, butter knives, cutting knives.
  • 1 first aid kit (kitchen)
  • Replace light bulbs, batteries.
  • Position TVs close to wall facings beds and sitting areas.
  • Double check clocks are on and working.

Laundry

  • Wash and bleach bed linens, pillowcases, sheets, duvets, towels.
  • Wash and bleach as needed: bathroom rugs, shower linens.
  • DO NOT put out any linens left by last guest, even if it looks clean or unused.
  • DO NOT place out stained linens. 

Report Immediately

  • Report anything broken: fans, TVs, TV mounts.
  • Anything that is loosened that cannot be tightened.
  • Send photos of stained linens, discard and text to Amber. 
  • Contact Amber if any bed frames are broken or unstable.
  • Check under bed for left items, take photos, send to Amber, and place in locked storage.
  • Report immediately any missing items or wall damage.
  • Everything should work inside the home and outdoors.
  • Nothing should be broken and not reported.

AFTER CLEANING

  • Double check all rooms once all cleaning complete to ensure they match the photos.
  • Every room should smell good and clean, no odors anywhere.
  • Take 17 photos of each area once complete and send to Amber:
    • Bedrooms (4)
    • Bathrooms (3)
    • Hallways (2)
    • Stairwell
    • Living room 
    • Dining room
    • Kitchen
    • Laundry room
    • Office
    • Front yard
    • Back yard
  • DO NOT send photos of unfinished cleaning.

Monthly Property Management: Shannon

  • Spray bug spray: where base board edges meet the floor all upstairs and downstairs; around back edges inside sink cabinet.
  • Tighten any fixtures that are loose, shower poles

Kitchen

  • Follow all instructions under "Clean all rooms" section.
  • Wipe down spices/items in cabinet; nothing clogged or sticky; labels showing front.
  • Wipe down appliances inside/out, microwave, rotating plate, black plastic interface, tile backsplash
  • Clean counters: with soap and water only; no other chemicals.
  • Organize plateware, utensils, cookware in cabinets/drawers.
  • Wash any visibly dirty plateware/utensils, cutting board.
  • Clean coffee makers: dump existing water from canisters; wash canisters if used; remove used kcups; remove / wash bottom pieces of kuerig.
  • Dishwasher: empty dishwasher; remove particles at bottom; wipe down buttons and face.
  • Stove/Oven: Empty stove and oven of dishes; remove particles at bottom; wipe down; clean backsplash and hood
  • Toaster: Unplug and turn toaster upside down to empty brumbs; wipe down
  • Spot clean shelves, inner door, handle and top of door.
  • Discard empty / open containers / food items left by guests in cabinets, drawers, freezer and fridge.
  • Run water from kitchen sink to ensure water runs well, not clogged.
  • Run sink disposal, clear out any debris.
  • Replace paper towel on all towel holders.
  • Throw out used sponges and replace with 1 new, unused sponge.
  • Fill up liquid soap dispenser.
  • Dust and wipe cabinets and drawers, inside and out, with wood safe cleaner.
  • Clean trash bin: Wipe down top to bottom; remove topper and clean inside.
  • Remove bag and trash. Replace with unused, trash bag.
  • Report any broken appliances: fridge, freezer, microwave, stove, oven.

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Bedrooms

  • Dust all vents.

  • Dust corners and edges top to bottom
  • Dust walls as needed

  • Clean mirrors with windex and paper towel.
  • Ensure mirrors are firmly on wall and even.

  • Dust window sills, top to bottom, all around.
  • Clean window panes with windex and paper towels.
  • Dust and spot clean blind blades. Do for both sides of blades.
  • Close all blinds, all the way down, and blades facing the same direction.

  • Close all windows.
  • Tighten both side screws to keep window down and closed.
  • Lock both horizontal locks on all windows.
  • Take photos and quickly report any broken windows.

  • Ensure there are 3 air beds, 1 in each closet, neatly positioned.
  • Spot clean hanging shelves.
  • Spot clean walls as needed.
  • Sweep and mop inside of closets.

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Bathrooms

  • Dust bathroom walls, corners, and door.

  • Spot clean all wall fixtures to remove all visible dirt, finger prints, etc.
  • Lightly spray wall fixutres with lysol to disinfect.

  • Ensure 2 hair dryers are in upstairs bathroom, 1 in each bathroom.
  • Spot clean any visible dirt.
  • Ensure a new toothpaste and new feminine pads are in each bathroom.

  • Dust and spot clean towel holders.
  • Ensure fixtures remain tight on wall.

  • Dust and spot clean under sink.
  • Throw out any items left behind from guests.
  • Leave epsom salt bag neatly under sink.
  • Spray bug spray lightly around back edges inside sink cabinet.

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Kitchen

  • Please be careful when cleaning light fixture as it may be hot. 
  • Dust light fixture.
  • Test to ensure it works properly and replace any burnt bulbs.
  • Spot clean any dirt.

  • Wipe down spices and items in cabinets. Nothing should be clogged or sticky.
  • Place labels showing front as shown.
  • Remove and discard any empty or open containers.
  • Replace tea and coffee items fro storage.

  • Wipe down spices and items in cabinets. Nothing should be clogged or sticky.
  • Place labels showing front as shown.

  • Neatly organize plateware as shown.
  • Wash any dirty items.
  • Spot clean shelves, inner door, handle and top of door.

  • Spot clean cabinets, inner door and outer door.

  • Wipe down inside of microwave, top to bottom, all walls with bleach based cleaner. 
  • Wash rotating plate.
  • Wipe down steel outside of microwave with stainless steel cleaner. There should be no streaks or spots.
  • Wipe down black plastic interface with bleach based cleaner.

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Dining Room

  • Wipe down each leather chair with warm rag and water, top to bottom, edges and legs. Pat dry if needed.

  • Wipe down each fabric chair with warm rag and water, top to bottom, edges and legs. Do not oversaturate.
  • Lint roll.
  • Lightly spray with febreeze or lysol.

  • Spot clean front door and door locks, especially edges. Door should be white from top to bottom.
  • Check locks to ensure they are tight and working.

  • Spot clean and dust all wall fixtures.

  • Spot clean and dust all wall fixtures.
  • Spot clean wall remote and place in holder.

  • Spot clean and dust each drink coaster.
  • Place all back neatly in coaster holder.

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Living Room

  • Dust tv (all around)
  • Test remote works and batteries not dead.
  • Test that tv works and wifi connected. Check plug if not. 
  • Ensure tv wall mount is not broken or wobbly and safe.
  • Position close to wall and slightly facing the couch.

  • Remove and inspect both blankets.
  • Machine wash as needed.
  • Place neatly covering entire couch so white couch is not exposed.
  • Ensure blanket edges don't touch the ground.
  • Lightly spray with febreeze or lysol.

  • Remove all blankets and pillows.
  • Fluff pillows in dryer if needed.
  • Inspect couch and spot clean as needed.
  • Lightly spray with febreeze or lysol.

  • Ensure all cameras are plugged in.
  • Spot clean plate covers as needed.

  • Lightly spot clean sculpture as needed.

  • Straighten wall art as needed.

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Office

  • Inspect chairs and spot clean as needed.
  • Lightly spray with febreeze or lysol.
  • Dust and wipe down desks.
  • Arrange chairs and desks neatly in room.

  • Check foldable tables and spot clean as needed. 
  • Neatly fold against wall corner.

  • Ensure all cameras are plugged in.
  • Spot clean plate covers as needed.

  • Clean white boards with windex.

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Balconies, decks and outdoor spaces

  • Broom sweep any dirt, spider webs, etc. from outdoor balcony ceilings, walls, and corners.
  • Spot wipe as needed.

  • Broom sweep any dirt, spider webs, etc. from window edges.
  • Clean window sills and window panes with windex and paper towels.

  • Dust table and chairs.
  • Tighten legs as needed.
  • Spot clean chairs as needed.
  • Clean table glass top and bottom with windex and paper towels.

  • Broom sweep any dirt, spider webs, etc. from outdoor balcony gate and stairs.
  • Spot wipe as needed with soap and water.

  • Broom sweep balconies.
  • Pour hot / soapy water for hard to clean dirt areas. Use broom to sweep soap and water on floors and steps as needed.

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Other rooms and spaces

  • Neatly organize gym equipment.

  • Ensure all 4 cameras are plugged in downstairs.
  • Ensure camera blocker plates remain.

  • Dust laundry area.
  • Organize laundry items neatly.
  • Check washer and dryer for left over guest items. Remove and bag in storage if so. Alert owner if any.
  • Clean dryer lint after all laundry is done.
  • Spot clean washer and dryer units as needed.

  • Sweep and mop hot water unit closet.

  • Sweep and mop steps with hardwood safe cleaner. Do not bleach.
  • Dust walls, edges, baseboards, and handrail.

  • Put away all cleaning items neatly in storage once all cleaning is done.
  • Wash soap out of mop.
  • Hang mop, broom and other items on wall.
  • Lock storage and mix lock numbers.

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