A Stew With A View

🧽 Daily Housekeeping Checklist — Top to Bottom Routine

Logo featuring a man in a uniform holding a tray with two glasses, surrounded by nautical elements and text that says 'A Stew With a View'.

(A Stew With a View — Interior Operations Template) – you can use this as a template and adjust it to make more sense for the yacht you are running. Add or take away as you go.

Purpose: Maintain a spotless yacht interior daily. Focus on high-touch surfaces, guest comfort, and overall presentation — from bow to stern, ceiling to deck.

⚓️ Morning Reset (Before Guests Awake)

  • [ ] Quick walkthrough of all decks
  • [ ] Collect used towels, linens, glasses
  • [ ] Check temperature, scents, and lighting in guest areas
  • [ ] Open blinds/curtains and air cabins if guests ashore
  • [ ] Brew coffee, set up morning service station

🛏️ Cabins & Staterooms

Daily Goals: Fresh, calm, immaculate — no trace of previous use.

Tasks:

  • [ ] Strip & make beds (hospital corners, crease-free)
  • [ ] Fluff pillows, adjust decorative cushions
  • [ ] Vacuum carpets & under beds (check for items!)
  • [ ] Dust all flat surfaces — bedside, shelves, lampshades, décor
  • [ ] Clean mirrors and glass surfaces (no streaks)
  • [ ] Wipe high-touch areas with hot wash cloth (door handles, switches, remotes)
  • [ ] Sanitize phones, light switches, door handles
  • [ ] Empty bins & replace liners
  • [ ] Check minibar / snacks / bottled water — restock as needed
  • [ ] Replace flowers or check freshness
  • [ ] Final check: lights on, blinds aligned, scent subtle & consistent

🚿 Bathrooms / Heads

Daily Goals: Sparkling, fresh, restocked.

Tasks:

  • [ ] Clean sink, taps, and counters (hot wash, polish dry)
  • [ ] Scrub and disinfect toilet (inside & out)
  • [ ] Shower & glass: hot wash, rinse, and buff dry
  • [ ] Polish chrome fixtures until gleaming
  • [ ] Replace towels (folded or rolled neatly)
  • [ ] Restock toiletries & tissue
  • [ ] Empty bins, replace liners
  • [ ] Mop floors — finish with microfiber buff for shine
  • [ ] Add finishing touch: folded tissue point or flower

🛋️ Main Saloon / Guest Lounge

Daily Goals: Immaculate presentation, no smudges or clutter.

Tasks:

  • [ ] Vacuum and spot clean carpets/rugs
  • [ ] Dust all flat surfaces — tables, shelves, décor
  • [ ] Clean and buff glass, mirrors, and windows (inside)
  • [ ] Hot wash and sanitize all high-touch areas (remotes, handles, switches)
  • [ ] Straighten cushions, throws, magazines
  • [ ] Wipe TV screens and media panels (microfiber only)
  • [ ] Check lighting and scent levels
  • [ ] Mop or buff floors as needed (high-traffic areas especially)
  • [ ] Reset flowers, candles, décor

🍽️ Pantry & Dining Area

Daily Goals: Sanitary, organized, service-ready.

Tasks:

  • [ ] Hot wash all countertops
  • [ ] Wipe cupboards, drawer fronts, appliances
  • [ ] Sanitize trays, ice buckets, and utensils
  • [ ] Restock service items (napkins, cutlery, glassware)
  • [ ] Polish silver if used that day
  • [ ] Mop floor, dry buff
  • [ ] Refill water jugs, condiments, and snacks
  • [ ] Check fridges for dates & order

🌅 Dayhead (Guest WC)

  • [ ] Hot wash sink, taps, and toilet
  • [ ] Polish chrome and mirrors
  • [ ] Replace hand towels and tissue
  • [ ] Empty bin, mop floor
  • [ ] Check scent diffuser or candle
  • [ ] Fold tissue point

🚪 Corridors & Stairways

  • [ ] Vacuum and mop all floors
  • [ ] Dust railings, wall panels, and art frames
  • [ ] Wipe door handles and switches
  • [ ] Check lighting — replace bulbs if needed
  • [ ] Straighten any mats or runners

👩‍🍳 Crew Mess / Interior Service Areas

  • [ ] Clear and sanitize tables and benches
  • [ ] Clean coffee machine, kettle, toaster, microwave
  • [ ] Wipe fridges (inside/out) and check stock rotation
  • [ ] Mop floor, buff dry
  • [ ] Empty bins and recycling
  • [ ] Refresh snacks and condiments

🧴 Evening Turn-Down (Guest Onboard)

  • [ ] Draw curtains, adjust lighting
  • [ ] Turn down bedding (pillows placed neatly)
  • [ ] Leave fresh water bottles bedside
  • [ ] Check bathroom cleanliness
  • [ ] Empty bins, tidy surfaces
  • [ ] Soft scent or diffuser
  • [ ] Remove any service items from earlier
  • [ ] Final walkthrough before bed

🧽 High-Touch Hot Wash Rotation

(Focus on sanitizing with hot cloth & mild disinfectant — daily rotation of zones.)

  • [ ] Door handles (interior + exterior)
  • [ ] Light switches
  • [ ] Handrails
  • [ ] Control panels / tablets
  • [ ] Fridge handles
  • [ ] TV remotes
  • [ ] Phone handsets

💡 Chief Stew Tip

“Clean as you go” saves your sanity. Keep a microfiber and small spray bottle on you — a quick wipe between tasks often prevents full re-cleans later.

✅ End-of-Day Final Check

  • [ ] Floors buffed and dry
  • [ ] All bins empty
  • [ ] Lights off or set to evening mode
  • [ ] Scent diffusers steady, candles extinguished
  • [ ] All guest areas guest-ready for morning

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