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California COVID-19 INDUSTRY GUIDANCE: Hotels, Lodging, and Short Term Rentals June 5
Recommended effective date no sooner than: June 12, 2020

Short Term Rentals
Summary below. See web page above for details and Hotels.

• Only rent unoccupied units. Cannot rent rooms or spaces within an occupied residence until otherwise notified.
• Offer self or remote check-in and checkout.
• Implement standard check-in and checkout times, and avoid early arrivals or late departures to minimize the possibility of disrupting the enhanced cleaning process between guest stays.
• Appropriate signage should be prominently displayed at the property entrance and other strategic locations on the property outlining proper face covering usage and current physical distancing practices in use throughout the property
• Take the proper steps to thoroughly clean and disinfect the rental unit after each guest stay. This includes wiping down and cleaning and disinfecting all high-touch areas, including bed rails, tables, TV remotes, headboards, countertops, kitchen appliances, refrigerator handles, stove knobs, mirrors, and other items.
• Remove all leftover recycling, garbage, and trash from the rental unit. Line all the garbage cans, which will make it easier to dispose of tissues and other waste. Empty any food items the previous guest may have left in the refrigerator, freezer, and pantry.
• All linens must be removed and laundered between each guest stay, including items that appear to not have been used. When cleaning bedding, towels, or other laundered items in rental units, wear disposable gloves when handling dirty laundry and discard them after each use. Wash hands with soap or use hand sanitizer immediately after gloves are removed. Do not store extra linens or in the rental unit. Provide such items only on request.
• Do not shake dirty laundry. This will minimize the possibility of dispersing virus through the air. Launder items as appropriate in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Launder items using the warmest appropriate water setting for the items and dry items completely.
• Clean all soft surfaces based on the manufacturer’s instructions. This could include items like carpet, bedding, curtains, and upholstery. Remove visible dirt and grime and then clean with the appropriate cleaner for the material. If possible, machine-wash items according to the manufacturer’s directions.
• Kitchen items, including pots, pans, and utensils, must be cleaned between each guest stay. All dishes must be washed, including the ones in the cabinet and others that may have been left in different rooms. Provide adequate dish soap and new, unused sponges for each guest upon arrival. Consider replacing utensils with one-time use dinnerware, if feasible.
• After each guest stay, properly clean all appliances and kitchen areas, including refrigerator shelving, the oven stovetop, coffee-makers, toasters, pantry shelves, and other areas.
• Vacuum cleaners must be equipped with HEPA filters. Do not sweep floors with a broom; use a vacuum cleaner instead.
• Bathroom toilets, showers, bathtubs, sinks, cabinets, and shelving should be sprayed with a multi-surface cleaner approved for use against COVID-19 by the EPA. Mirrors and any glass should be properly wiped down. The bathroom floor should also be vacuumed and/or mopped.
• Equip the rental unit with additional hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, disinfecting spray or wipes, and hand sanitizer.
• If using an external or professional cleaning company, communicate expectations and plans for cleaning and disinfection standards, and get periodic confirmation that they are being followed by the contracted company.
• Communicate with guests on the cleaning and safety measures implemented, both pre-stay and during stay, via the listing content and property information booklet. Ensure guests understand all check-in and checkout protocols and any updated building or amenity policies (e.g. changes to services in apartment buildings).
• Service requests should be considered with regard for the safety of maintenance providers and guests. To limit exposure, defer nonessential maintenance while the rental unit is occupied and handle only emergency or urgent issues as allowed by applicable law where possible.
• Ensure that any HVAC/air filters have been replaced per the manufacturer’s directions. Consider whether more regular replacement of the filters is necessary. Use high filtration efficiency filters. Do not touch the surface of used air filters and remove and dispose of them with minimal disturbance using disposable gloves.
• Consider instituting a 24-72 hour waiting period after a guest checks out before cleaning the rental units.