Structured Cleaning Checklist – Follow an organised, room-by-room process to stay efficient and thorough.

Ensure Nothing is Missed – Cover every task that matters and leave the kind of impression that leads to five-star reviews.

Use it Your Way – Fill it in digitally or print it out—designed for real-world, sit-ready use.

A Structured Cleaning Process You Can Rely On

You’ve done a great sit—now it’s time to finish strong. The Exit Day Cleaning Checklist is a structured, step-by-step tool designed to help you wrap up the sit with care and professionalism. Whether you’ve stayed for a weekend or several months, this form ensures you clean in an organised, efficient way—without second-guessing or overlooking a task. It walks you through every key area of the home: kitchen, bathrooms, floors, bins, laundry, and common spaces. And because it’s an editable PDF or printable form, you can use it however suits your style—on your device or on paper. This checklist is taken directly from our House Sitting Fundamentals Course, where we teach sitters how to approach every stage of the sit with confidence, trust-building, and attention to detail. It’s a sitter-tested tool that works in real homes, with real outcomes. Homeowners often return tired, emotional, and quietly hoping their house looks as good (or better) than when they left. This checklist helps you meet that expectation with clarity and care. It’s not about learning how to clean—it’s about showing respect, taking pride, and making your final impression count. A thoughtful exit can be the difference between a one-time sit and being invited back again and again.

Hello!  I'm Belinda, the co-founder of House Sitting 101

One of the most overlooked parts of house sitting is how you leave the home. I’ve always believed that the final impression matters just as much as the first. This checklist came directly out of my own process and is now part of our House Sitting Fundamentals Course, where I teach sitters to bring structure, care, and consistency to every stage of the sit—including the last day. It’s not about knowing how to clean—it’s about having a clear plan so you’re not scrambling or forgetting something when it’s time to go. Whether you fill it out on your tablet or print it and tick things off by hand, this form helps you finish well—and helps homeowners return to a space that feels clean, calm, and cared for. For me, this has been the quiet difference between doing a sit and being asked to come back. It’s a small step that leaves a lasting impression.

Your House Sitting Exit Day Cleaning Checklist

An editable PDF and printable checklist that guides your end-of-sit cleaning—room by room—so you can finish strong, stay organised, and leave the home sit-ready.

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