Beauty Salon Cleaning Checklist
A spotless salon isn’t just a nicety - it’s a revenue driver. Clients scan the space the moment they step through the door, judging the smudges on the mirror, the stray hair near the shampoo bowl, and the scent that greets them. A Beauty Salon Cleaning Checklist makes that first impression predictable by translating “keep everything clean” into clear, measurable steps. Each duty — wipe POS keypads, empty towel hampers, mop behind wash stations—carries a finish standard and frequency tag, so nothing slips through the cracks.
Two formats keep adoption painless. A printable PDF is perfect for clipboards, freelance cleaners, or pop-up salons with limited tech. Staff tick boxes, add initials, and file the sheet for quick client sign-off. The mobile-app version adds modern controls: push reminders, role-based task views, time-stamped completion, and optional photo proof. Stylists can mark their station “clean,” upload a picture, and move on - while supervisors watch real-time progress and get alerts if high-risk tasks (like disinfecting wash bowls) aren’t marked complete.
Whether you print or go digital, the checklist safeguards profit and compliance. Standardized routines slash callbacks, keep labor estimates tight, and create an audit trail for health-department inspections. By embedding tasks such as “wipe product testers” and “restock hand sanitizer,” the list also protects retail sales and client trust.
Sidewalk in front of the salon is free of litter
Attach a photo of entrance mats after shaking
Glass doors are streak-free
Upload a photo of cleaned entrance glass
Note any entrance maintenance issues (signage, lighting)
Door handles wiped with disinfectant
Door frames and corners free of cobwebs
Front-desk counter disinfected
Retail product shelves dust-free
Upload a photo of the retail display
Waiting-area chairs wiped and aligned
Upload a photo of lobby floor after cleaning
POS terminal and card reader sanitized
Reception floor vacuumed or mopped
Countertops at each station disinfected
Styling chairs wiped (seat, arms, base)
Upload a photo of one random styling station
List any tools left outside disinfectant solution
Shears and razor handles soaked in Barbicide ≥ 10 min
Floor mats clean and dry
Capes / towels placed in laundry hamper
Note any damaged tools or chairs
Shampoo bowls scrubbed and rinsed
Upload close-up photo of a shampoo-bowl drain
Chairs at wash stations wiped
Hair traps emptied today
Towels hamper not overflowing
Refill count: shampoo + conditioner bottles (qty)
Floors around wash area mopped
Comment if plumbing odors detected
Treatment table cleaned, paper roll changed
Counter surfaces disinfected
Rate instrument-tray cleanliness (0–5)
Trash can emptied and liner replaced
Note any expired lotions or products found
Sinks and faucets clean
Mirrors spotless
Toilet and seat disinfected
Upload one “after” photo of restroom sink
Soap, paper-towel & TP dispensers filled
Trash bin emptied and liner replaced
Vent grille dust-free
Describe any restroom maintenance issues
Countertops and sink wiped
Refrigerator interior wiped
Chemical-storage shelves organized
Floors swept or mopped
Laundry cycle started for towels / capes
List any cleaning supplies running low
All trash bags taken to outside dumpster
Dumpster properly closed after disposal
Cleaning supplies stored safely in janitor closet
All styling irons and electrical tools turned off / unplugged
Rate overall salon scent (0 = odors, 5 = fresh)
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