Ensure the kitchen is fully prepared and safe for the next guests.
- ✅ Check Shopping Bag, Logs, Fire Lighters, Matches & BBQ.
- ✅ Empty vase and prepare for fresh flowers.
- ✅ Prepare clean space for new tea pack, kitchen pack, salt & pepper, folder etc.
- ✅ Collect used tea towels, apron, oven glove. Separate dirty from clean (use white bin liners for grey bins).
- ✅ Check dish brush head; replace if needed.
- ✅ Check chemicals under the sink (cream cleaner, dishwasher tablets, rinse aid, washing up liquid, etc.).
- ✅ Collect rubbish & leftover food — don’t miss the fridge & cupboards, empty jars if not needed.
- ✅ Check inside the oven, spray if needed, then close the door.
- ✅ Clean and organise cupboards, working left to right.
- ✅ Load / unload dishwasher & wipe cupboard tops.
- ✅ Update inventory list with missing/replacement items — ready by 11:00am (or 15:00 for afternoon cottages) for driver collection.
- ✅ Clean worktops & appliances.
- ✅ Unload dishwasher if cycle finished.
- ✅ Clean oven and cooker hood.
- ✅ Clean fridge & bins.
- ✅ Clean sink, wall & tiles.
- ✅ Clean kitchen window inside.
- ✅ Final check: make corrections, assist with hoovering & mopping.
- ✅ Leave the kitchen sparkly & safe for the next guests.