I rent a room in my home and host an average of 20 nights a month and have hosted dozens of travellers from around the world (I love hosting!). Before my guests check in I run through a routine that is exactly the same every time!!... and this is it:
- strip the bed and inspect the mattress (you can never be too vigilant against bugs!)
- start laundry (sheets and towels)
- wipe down all of the surfaces (desk, bedside table, lamps, garbage can lid)
- shake out the rug, sweep, and swifter
- take out the garbage
- refill water bottle, restock the “minibar”, restock maps and local guides
- make the bed, mist with lavender aromatherapy spray
- open welcome book to the first page
- close the door
- hang welcome sign (handwritten with the names of the guests— I love calligraphy!)
THEN... I hit the bathroom, kitchen, sweep and swifter the common areas, tidy and de-clutter, etc., etc., etc....! I find a routine is super helpful in time management and doing the same thing, every time, means things get done faster. From start to finish it takes me 2hrs to flip the room and be ready to receive guests... I hope this helps other hosts organize their flips!