If your villa has been closed up since January, it needs more than a quick hoover before you or your guests arrive in June. Here’s a practical checklist for getting a Costa del Sol property fully ready for the summer season.
Cleaning and deep clean
- Full deep clean — all rooms, oven, fridge, bathrooms, terrace
- Clean exterior shutters and window tracks
- Wipe down all outdoor furniture
- Clear terrace drain covers of accumulated debris
- Check for any mould or damp in bathrooms or north-facing rooms
Systems and appliances
- Test all air conditioning units — service if they haven’t been run since last year
- Check all ceiling fans are working and clean
- Run all taps and flush all toilets — P-traps dry out over winter
- Test the boiler and hot water
- Check garden irrigation system
Pool and outdoor
- Pool service: balance chemicals, check pump and filter, clean waterline
- Check pool safety — covers, handrails, non-slip surfaces
- Check outdoor shower
- Garden tidy — prune, clear winter deadfall, edge lawns
Stock and supplies
- Replace any expired food items left from last year
- Restock: bin bags, toilet paper, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, batteries
- Check linen inventory — replace any worn or stained items before guests arrive
Arrange the deep clean first — everything else is easier once the property is clean and aired. Post a job on SAM to get quotes from local villa cleaning services.
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