Spa Massage Room Turnover and Sanitation Checklist
Massage therapy involves direct skin-to-skin contact through linens and oils, requiring thorough between-client sanitation. This turnaround checklist ensures the treatment room meets state massage board sanitation standards before each client.
- Industry: Beauty & Wellness
- Frequency: Between Every Client
- Estimated Time: 10-15 minutes
- Role: Massage Therapist / Spa Manager
- Total Items: 36
Linen and Table Covering Change
Remove and replace all table linens between clients.
- All used sheets, pillowcases, and face cradle covers removed?
- Used linens placed in covered laundry hamper - not floor?
- Fresh clean sheets placed on massage table?
- Fresh pillowcases and bolster covers in place?
- Face cradle cover replaced with fresh single-use or laundered cover?
- Blanket replaced or confirmed not in contact with client skin?
Massage Table Disinfection
Disinfect massage table and surfaces between clients.
- Massage table vinyl wiped with EPA-registered disinfectant?
- Face cradle cleaned and disinfected including foam and frame?
- Bolsters and props wiped with disinfectant?
- Table frame and adjustment mechanisms wiped down?
- Disinfectant contact time met before placing fresh linens?
- Massage oil residue removed from table before disinfection?
Room Reset and Ambiance
Reset room environment for next client.
- Room temperature set to client comfort level (72-78F)?
- Lighting adjusted to appropriate level?
- Music playing at appropriate volume?
- Essential oil diffuser cleaned and refilled if used?
- Any candles from previous session safely extinguished and reset?
- Hot stone heater checked if stone service follows?
Supplies and Products
Verify massage supplies are stocked and ready.
- Massage oils, lotions, and creams restocked at table?
- Products dispensed without double-dipping - pump or pour containers only?
- All product containers properly labeled?
- Fresh towels restocked in room?
- Tissue and trash bin with fresh liner in place?
- Fresh intake/SOAP note forms available?
Therapist Hygiene Between Clients
Verify therapist performs appropriate hygiene between clients.
- Hands washed with soap and water for minimum 20 seconds?
- Therapist fingernails checked - short, clean, no acrylic nails?
- Fresh gloves donned if gloves are used for service?
- Rings and bracelets removed before service?
- Clothing changed if visibly soiled with oils or products?
- Therapist healthy - no open sores on hands, respiratory illness?
Blood and Body Fluid Exposure
Verify protocols if blood or body fluid exposure occurs.
- Any blood on linens isolated - linens not reused?
- Blood on surfaces cleaned then disinfected with 1:10 bleach or registered disinfectant?
- Gloves worn during any blood cleanup?
- Any blood exposure incident documented?
- Room cleared of all previous client personal items?
- Room confirmed fully ready before next client is brought in?
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Why Use This Spa Massage Room Turnover and Sanitation Checklist?
This spa massage room turnover and sanitation checklist helps beauty & wellness teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for massage therapist / spa manager professionals, this checklist covers 36 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: between every client.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Spa Massage Room Turnover and Sanitation Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 36 inspection items across 6 sections: Linen and Table Covering Change, Massage Table Disinfection, Room Reset and Ambiance, Supplies and Products, Therapist Hygiene Between Clients, Blood and Body Fluid Exposure. It is designed for beauty & wellness operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed between every client. Each completion takes approximately 10-15 minutes.
Who should use this Spa Massage Room Turnover and Sanitation Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Massage Therapist / Spa Manager professionals in the beauty & wellness industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.