Housekeeping: Room inspection checklist
02 September 2010
If you are looking to increase your property’s revenue, you will want to make sure all your rooms are functioning, and replace any items that were cannibalized from other guestrooms last year. A good rule of thumb is to start inspecting 25% of your rooms each month and make the necessary repairs, thus each room would be properly maintained at least three times a year. If your maintenance inspections are in conjunction with a “deep cleaning” program, every room should be maintained in near perfect condition.
CHECKLIST
Air conditioners/heaters:
Check that switches/control valves are working properly
Check that the thermostat dial positions are working
Check the thermostat probe to make sure it is secure and working properly
Check that filters are clean and replace if needed
Check fan and motor; clean, lubricate and secure it in place
Clean evaporation and condenser units
Clean condensation pans and drains
Clean, maintain exterior grill
Check for leaks in the refrigeration system
Check that switches/control valves are working properly
Check that the thermostat dial positions are working
Check the thermostat probe to make sure it is secure and working properly
Check that filters are clean and replace if needed
Check fan and motor; clean, lubricate and secure it in place
Clean evaporation and condenser units
Clean condensation pans and drains
Clean, maintain exterior grill
Check for leaks in the refrigeration system
Electrical:
Check lamp switches are working correctly
Check lamp socket and swivels are tight and in good repair
Check lampshades are clean with no holes
Check that all light bulbs are working properly
Check lamp base/body are in good repair
Check timer switches are working correctly
Check that heat lamps are working properly
Clean all fixtures
Check that all switch/outlet plates are good
Check lamp switches are working correctly
Check lamp socket and swivels are tight and in good repair
Check lampshades are clean with no holes
Check that all light bulbs are working properly
Check lamp base/body are in good repair
Check timer switches are working correctly
Check that heat lamps are working properly
Clean all fixtures
Check that all switch/outlet plates are good
Guestroom appliances:
Check televisions for clear audio and video
Check that the remote is clean and working properly—replace batteries if necessary
Check that the telephones are working
Check that windows/mirrors are good
Check televisions for clear audio and video
Check that the remote is clean and working properly—replace batteries if necessary
Check that the telephones are working
Check that windows/mirrors are good
An adapted version of an article originally published by our US sister publication Hotel & Motel Management
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