This works for me:
First, I always check in with next guests for a general ETA and keep my volume up so I can hear if messages come in. I plan to be ready 1-2 hours before check-in with back to back guests in case someone arrives early.
1- Gather laundry all around get a load in...rinse, repeat until all is reset in rooms or or folded in closet
2- Collect all trash/recycling, set just outside door and add to as I clean
3- Bathroom - Disinfect and polish all surfaces, reset towels, toiletries, tp, etc.
4- Bedroom - " " examine and return all items to usual places, remake bed with backup bedding, check upholstery, carpets if additional attention needed
5- Living room - " "
6- Dining room- " "
7- Kitchen: Sanitize and put away dishes
8- Clean and polish refrigerator, counters, cupboards, stove, micro, sink etc. inside and out.
9- Clean and restock fireplace/wood
10- Check and clean up outdoor seating areas
11- Complete laundry, reset any as needed, fold the rest and put away
12 - Replenish kitchen with any items needed
13- Water plants inside and out
14- Do pre-vacuum/mop walk though, checking intem placement, light bulbs, remote control batteries, and re-set TV volume to low and "house channel"
15- Mop and polish floors kitchen and bath
16- Vacuum all rugs, upholstery, and any cobwebs
17- Empty vacuum bin into trash just outside and put away.
18- Put all trash in bins
19- Final interior walk through to check all details and be sure instructions are ready if I cannot be there to welcome guest or they arrive late.
20- Final exterior walkthrough to check outdoor seating, tables, flowers, etc
21- Check messages for updates/questions and be ready to warmly welcome guests and give the tour.
Clean and reset ususally requires 2 hours average, with short breaks to refresh and replenish myself : )