START WITH LAUNDRY SO YOU HAVE TIME!!

If it's a whole house clean on a quick turnover, call Beach Laundry ASAP and have them wash all sheets & towels. +504 3191 8924. They pick up and deliver same day. TELL THEM NOT TO USE SMELLY STUFF!!!

Check every item for stains. Please try Stain Magic first (1/2 hydrogen peroxide & 1/2 CLEAR Ammonia). It doesn't yellow fabric and doesn't need to be washed out. If it doesn't work, use a dab of bleach.

Please don't wash our linens in bleach. It yellows them and is hard on the septic system.

Be sure to check lint trap and clean each load!

NOTES ABOUT BEDROOMS:

Switch sheets with each guest. There is one exact-match back-up set per bed.

Check to see if quilts need washing. There are backups in Owner's Closet if needed. They can also be turned over in a pinch.

Please make bedrooms look JUST LIKE PHOTOS!

We LOVE Towel-Crabs! Please don't use extra towels, use from ones allotted to the room.

Don't forget to straighten artwork & check to be sure they don't need to be cleaned.

NOTES ABOUT KITCHEN:

Be very sure everything looks clean (inside microwaves, refrigerator shelves, etc.)

Make sure glasses & silverware don't look too "spotty"

Be sure things look like pictures!

If refrigerator smells, work harder on it (ours was very stinky of fish)

NOTES ABOUT WALLS AND SWITCHES:

Be sure all switches are clean (no grime or fingerprints). The white sponges are excellent for this!

Make Sure all Walls are free of ugly markings and handprints. Again, white sponges are great for painted surfaces. Just a little water needed.

Try White Sponges on things that are stubborn - - you may be surprised what they work on!

WINDOWS: BE VERY CAREFUL not to scratch windows!! The mirror finish on outside is very easily scratched! If there is salt residue, spray with vinegar water and hose down first so they don’t get scratched by salt crystals. Please use the squeegee with vinegar & water. Never use a scrubber!

Clean BBQ Grills!! These do not have to be perfect, but look clean with no remaining food on grills! CLEAN OUT GREASE TRAPS!

NOTES FOR AFTER-CLEANING/SHUTTING DOWN

Unplug refrigerator(s) and open doors. Be sure all food is gone. Take or toss. Be sure there is NO ICE!

Close up windows and lock them (handles down)

Turn off Airwick sprayer in stairwell - just remove battery.

Bring in ALL outdoor furnishings inside if house will be vacant over two weeks. Be sure white loungers look clean before guests arrive. White sponges are good for these!

if house is not turning over the same day: bring in hammocks and outdoor pillows.

ONLY IN SLOW SEASON: Flip all breakers to OFF except starred ones (breaker panel is behind painting in Gaming Suite bedroom closest to stairs).

ONLY IN SLOW SEASON: Turn off water pump switch (first!), gently turn off two cistern handles (clockwise closed) and water main. PLEASE WATCH VIDEO. If unsure, just skip this! Video here: https://youtu.be/VncRoZ3TTyM

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