Think of a turnover as a full reset. Your next guest should walk in and feel like nobody's been there, even if a family of six left that morning after a week at the beach.
Near the coast, that means sand. It's in the entry, under the beds, in your shower drain and along every sliding door track. Inland, it's more about your pool deck, patio furniture and grill. Either way, your guests notice the floor and the bathroom before anything else.
Use the list below as a starting point. Then add your own: the code on the lockbox, where the spare linens live, which blinds stick.
Between-Guest Turnover List
- Strip beds, check mattress protectors and make every bed fresh
- Clean and disinfect toilets, wipe tubs, showers and shower glass
- Clear hair from drains and wipe faucets and mirrors
- Empty the fridge of anything guests left, and wipe the shelves
- Run the dishwasher or put away clean dishes, then wipe counters
- Clean the coffee maker, microwave and stovetop
- Vacuum sand from entries, rugs, sofa cushions and slider tracks
- Mop tile floors, last room first, working toward the door
- Go over the remotes, light switches and every door handle
- Sweep the balcony or patio and wipe down outdoor tables
- Empty every bin, recycling included, and reline each one
- Do a final walk for anything left behind or broken
Make Turnovers Easier on Your Calendar
Short checkout-to-check-in windows don't leave much room. Give your cleaner the booking calendar, or at least your checkout dates, as early as you can. Season in Broward runs roughly December through April, and same-week back-to-backs get common then.
Keep a stocked closet. Two full sets of linens per bed and a bin with toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags and soap mean nobody's waiting on laundry or a store run. A short note about what needs restocking after each stay helps you keep it full.
Rules for short-term rentals vary by city. Fort Lauderdale, for example, runs its own vacation rental registration program. Check with your city and your HOA or condo association about what applies to your property.