Deep-Cleaning Schedule for Guesthouses and Small Hotels

Daily cleaning keeps rooms presentable. A deep-cleaning schedule handles the work daily cleaning never gets to.

Weekly

• Kitchen appliances inside (microwave, kettle descale)
• Skirting boards and door frames
• Common areas: stairs, corridors, entrance mats

Monthly

• Mattress and pillow protectors washed
• Behind and under furniture
• Extractor fans and filters
• Windows inside

Quarterly

• Flip or rotate mattresses (per manufacturer)
• Curtains washed or steamed
• Grout deep-clean and re-seal where needed
• Fridge and freezer defrost

Yearly

• Carpets and upholstery professionally cleaned
• Walls touched up
• Duvets and pillows replaced or professionally cleaned

Tip

Block one room per week for deep cleaning during low season, and log what was done and when.

Last reviewed 29 October 2026. This guide is general information, not legal or tax advice. Check the linked official sources for your case.