BACKYARD/DOCK

CLEANING AND STAGING GUIDELINES

Sweep entire backyard area - including back patio, outdoor kitchen, pool deck, and boat dock.
Remove large debris (including leaves) and dirt (paying close attention to any accumulated dirt in the BBQ area).
Hose down any hard-to-remove dirty areas (including any bird droppings).
Wipe down all outdoor furniture in the backyard and on the dock.
Ensure all backyard and boat dock furniture and items are staged as shown in the photos below.
Wipe down bar and the inside and outside of all outdoor kitchen appliances.
Turn on water and run garbage disposal in outdoor kitchen sink to clear out the drain.
Ensure grilling scraper, tongs, fork, and spatula are in outdoor kitchen drawer as well as the searing attachment.
Knock down cobwebs on back porch, backyard fence, and boat dock.
Check mat on back porch; if worn out, replace it.
Close and tie all umbrellas.
Ensure cover is on fire pit.
During cooler months, ensure tall propane heater is positioned by chaise lounges as shown below (during warmer months, the heater is stored in the garage).
Ensure 6 pool noodles, 2 float boards, and bag of pool toys are located in backyard bin; wipe down inside of bin as necessary.
Check to make sure 5 pool signs and pool buoy with rope is attached to backyard fence (as shown in the photos below).
Ensure 4 pool markers are attached to pool deck, small pool net is hanging, and solar light panels are attached to fence (as shown in the photos below).
Check to make sure No Swimming sign is attached to boat dock, 2 buoys are attached to dock, and boat is covered and secured with bungy as shown below. Note: Let owner know if cover is off of boat.
Ensure garden hose is rolled up in container.
Remove and discard large debris on side of home, ensure large pool net and pool brush are hanging on wall, and make sure 2 trashcans and recycling bin are neatly aligned.
Text owner photos of the backyard areas including patio, chaise lounge areas, fire pit area, outdoor kitchen, pool area, dock, and boat.
Report any damaged or missing items to owners and provide supporting photos.