If you host in Dumaguete, your cleaning standard isn’t competing with “local.” It’s competing with the guest’s last stay—often in Cebu, Bangkok, or a Western hotel.

Turnover cleaning is a repeatable system: reset the space so it feels unused, not merely “clean.”

The Turnover Principle

Guests forgive small rooms. They do not forgive signs of the previous guest.

Before You Start (2 minutes)

• Open windows / doors for airflow (when safe).

• Turn on lights (dust shows under bright light).

• Bring trash bag, microfiber, glass cloth, all-purpose, bathroom cleaner, mop.

• Do a quick “damage + missing items” scan.

Bedroom Checklist

Bed and linen

• Strip bed fully (including pillow protectors if used).

• Check mattress protector for stains/odor.

• Replace with fresh linens: fitted sheet tight, duvet centered, pillows fluffed.

• Inspect for hair on sheets and headboard.

Surfaces

• Wipe nightstands, lamp base, switches, door handles.

• Dust headboard top edge.

• Clean mirror/glass surfaces streak-free.

Floor

• Sweep/vacuum edges and under bed if accessible.

• Mop or spot-clean.

Bathroom Checklist

This is where ratings live or die.

• Toilet: bowl, seat hinges, exterior base, behind the seat.

• Sink: faucet, drain, counter edge, underside lip.

• Mirror: no streaks, no toothpaste dots.

• Shower: glass, tiles, fixtures, drain cover.

• Remove hair from drain (visible hair = instant “dirty”).

• Replace towels neatly (no damp smell).

Check: soap dispenser clean, trash emptied, floor corners dry.

Local Dumaguete reality: humidity + warm water = faster mildew. Focus on grout lines, silicone edges, and drains.

Kitchen Checklist

High-impact items

• Sink + faucet polished (this is a “quality signal”).

• Countertops wiped, edges included.

• Stove top and backsplash: remove grease film.

• Microwave: inside wipe, handle cleaned.

• Fridge: remove crumbs, wipe shelf edges, check for odor.

Guest-facing

• Cups/glasses: no water spots.

• Utensils: clean, aligned.

• Trash: emptied, bin wiped.

Living Area Checklist

• Wipe table surfaces and armrests (hand oil builds here).

• Remote controls wiped (guests notice sticky remotes).

• Couch: remove crumbs in seams, quick vacuum if needed.

• TV screen: light wipe only (avoid streaks).

• Curtains/blinds: quick dust at the bottom edge.

Entryway / Balcony / Outdoor

• Entry floor: clean and dry.

• Doormat shaken or vacuumed.

• Balcony table wiped (if present).

• Sliding door tracks: quick pass (sand + dust builds fast).

Consumables & Restock

This is cheap insurance against “missing basics” complaints.

• Tissue/toilet paper

• Hand soap

• Dish soap + sponge

• Trash bags

• Drinking water (if you provide)

• Coffee/tea (if listed)

Final Walkthrough (the “5-point proof”)

Do this every turnover—same order:

1. Bathroom: mirror, toilet, shower glass, drain
2. Bed: corners tight, no hair, pillows aligned
3. Kitchen: sink shine, no odors, no crumbs
4. Floors: barefoot test—no grit
5. Smell: neutral/clean (not perfume)

If you want consistency, use a photo checklist: same 6–10 angles every time.

If you want your turnovers to run like a system, not a scramble, message Claro’s Cleaning