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Upholstery maintenance checklist for holiday rentals
Updated · Reviewed by Equipo SofaSpa
The fabrics in a holiday let wear faster than in an ordinary home and are the first thing to appear in a negative review. This checklist is for whoever does the changeover between stays: what to look at in two minutes, what to note down and when it's worth scheduling a deep clean. It can be printed from the browser.
When to schedule a deep clean
- Food, drink or cosmetic stains that don't come out with a barely damp cloth.
- An odour that persists after airing.
- Dark patches on arms, seats or headboards.
- Before high season, with guaranteed drying time.
What saves the most interventions
Washable mattress protectors on every bed, washable cushion covers and a microfibre cloth and kitchen roll in the apartment so guests can absorb a spill straight away (without rubbing).
Between stays
Sofa and sofa bed
- Remove cushions and vacuum seats, backs and gaps
- Check for new stains and note them with date and location
- Open the sofa bed and check the inner mattress
- Air with the cushions upright if there's an odour
- Schedule a clean if there are food/drink stains or dark patches on the arms
Mattresses
- Remove and wash the protector; replace if damaged
- Check for sweat or drink stains and note them
- Air the mattress uncovered while the apartment is cleaned
- Turn or flip according to the manufacturer's schedule
- Schedule a clean if there's an odour or stains the protector didn't catch
Chairs and headboards
- Vacuum dining chair seats and backs
- Check for food stains on seats
- Check for marks on headboards at head height
- Note items with rubbing or worn fabric for replacement
Record
- Date of the last deep clean per item
- Photos of any new stain before trying anything
- What product was used, if any (so mistakes aren't repeated)
- Items awaiting professional assessment
Frequently asked questions
Can I adapt the checklist to my apartment?
Yes. Print it and cross out or add items. If you manage several apartments, a copy per property with the dates of the last clean works best.
Can everything be cleaned between two stays on the same day?
It depends on the items and the ventilation for drying. We plan it with you; we don't promise what drying time doesn't allow.