Hotel Room Deep Cleaning Inspection Checklist
This checklist ensures hotel rooms meet deep clean standards per AAA Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide criteria. Designed for executive housekeepers and quality assurance managers in hotels and resorts.
- Industry: Hospitality
- Frequency: Weekly (deep clean) / Per checkout
- Estimated Time: 20-30 minutes
- Role: Executive Housekeeper / QA Inspector
- Total Items: 25
- Compliance: AAA Diamond Rating Standards, Forbes Travel Guide Service Standards, CDC Environmental Cleaning Guidelines, AHLA Safe Stay Guidelines
Bathroom Deep Clean
Thorough inspection of bathroom cleanliness and supplies.
- Toilet sanitised inside bowl, under rim, seat, and base?
- Shower/tub scrubbed, no soap scum, mold, or mineral deposits?
- Grout lines clean and white/original colour?
- Vanity, mirror, and fixtures polished with no water marks?
- Toiletries restocked to brand standard?
- Exhaust fan clean and functioning?
Sleeping Area
Bed, linens, and bedroom furniture deep clean.
- Mattress inspected for stains, odour, and bed bugs?
- Fresh linens, properly pressed, and no stains?
- Pillows and duvet in clean protectors?
- Furniture dusted including undersides, legs, and behind?
- Carpet vacuumed including under bed and furniture?
High-Touch Surface Disinfection
Disinfection of high-contact surfaces per CDC guidelines.
- TV remote, phone, and all controls sanitised?
- Light switches, thermostats, door handles disinfected?
- Wardrobe hangers counted, clean, and correctly positioned?
- All drawers and wardrobe interior cleaned?
Room Technology and Amenities
Functionality of in-room technology and amenities.
- Television functioning and tuned to brand welcome channel?
- Air conditioning functioning and filter clean?
- In-room safe operating correctly?
- Minibar restocked and items not expired?
Final Presentation
Room presentation standards before guest occupancy.
- Room free of unpleasant odours?
- Bed made to brand standard (tight corners, pillows staged)?
- Lighting set to welcome setting per brand standard?
- Do Not Disturb sign and privacy card in correct position?
- Photo of room ready for guest
- Maintenance issues to report
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Why Use This Hotel Room Deep Cleaning Inspection Checklist?
This hotel room deep cleaning inspection checklist helps hospitality teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for executive housekeeper / qa inspector professionals, this checklist covers 25 critical inspection points across 5 sections. Recommended frequency: weekly (deep clean) / per checkout.
Ensures compliance with AAA Diamond Rating Standards, Forbes Travel Guide Service Standards, CDC Environmental Cleaning Guidelines, AHLA Safe Stay Guidelines. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Hotel Room Deep Cleaning Inspection Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 25 inspection items across 5 sections: Bathroom Deep Clean, Sleeping Area, High-Touch Surface Disinfection, Room Technology and Amenities, Final Presentation. It is designed for hospitality operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed weekly (deep clean) / per checkout. Each completion takes approximately 20-30 minutes.
Who should use this Hotel Room Deep Cleaning Inspection Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Executive Housekeeper / QA Inspector professionals in the hospitality 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.