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    Inventory / Par-Stock Checklist

    Restock to a number, not a guess — the column that kills 'no toilet paper' reviews.

    From the Wyo Stays team. A working template — set your own par quantities per property. The gated version is a fillable, print-and-post list.


    What "par stock" means (and why it matters)

    Par stock is the target quantity of each item the property should always have on hand. Instead of your cleaner guessing whether there's "enough" toilet paper, they restock to a number — say, 8 rolls — every turnover. Below par, reorder.

    This one discipline is why professionally run properties don't get "we ran out of ___" reviews. It's the cheapest five-star insurance there is.


    How to set par levels

    For each item: par = what a full-capacity guest group uses in a stay, plus a buffer. A 3-day, 6-guest booking burns through more TP, coffee, and trash bags than a couple's weekend — set par to cover your busy case, not your average.


    Bathroom (per bathroom)

    Item Suggested par
    Toilet paper 6–8 rolls
    Facial tissue 1–2 boxes
    Hand soap 1 full + 1 backup
    Shampoo / conditioner / body wash Full dispensers + backup
    Towel sets (bath/hand/washcloth) 2 per guest capacity
    Makeup wipes / spare toiletries Small basket

    Kitchen

    Item Suggested par
    Coffee + filters 2 weeks' worth
    Dish soap / dishwasher pods 1 full + backup
    Sponges / dish cloths 2 fresh
    Paper towels 3–4 rolls
    Trash bags (all bin sizes) 1 box each
    Salt, pepper, oil, basic spices Full
    Food storage / foil / wrap 1 each

    Laundry & cleaning

    Item Suggested par
    Laundry detergent 1 full + backup
    Dryer sheets 1 box
    All-purpose / bathroom cleaner 1 each
    Broom, mop, vacuum (working) 1 set

    Bedroom & living

    Item Suggested par
    Linen sets per bed 2 (one on, one spare)
    Pillows Guest capacity + 2
    Extra blankets 1 per bed
    Batteries (remotes, detectors) Small pack each size
    Light bulbs (each type used) 2–3 spares

    Safety & misc

    Item Suggested par
    First-aid kit 1, stocked
    Fire extinguisher Current, per floor
    Smoke/CO detector batteries Spares on hand
    Guest welcome items Per turnover

    Make it run itself

    1. Print and post the par list in a supply closet.
    2. Cleaner restocks to par every turnover and flags anything below the reorder point.
    3. You (or your manager) reorder on the flag — before it runs out, not after.
    4. Review par levels seasonally — busy summer burns faster than slow winter.

    We keep it stocked for you

    Par-stock restocking and supply management are built into our turnovers — so the little things guests notice are always there, and you never get the "no toilet paper" review.

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