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House sitter instructions — free printable home care notes

A house sitter instructions sheet to leave everything a sitter needs while you're away — the routines, where things are, what to do and who to call — so your home (and pets and plants) are well cared for and you can relax on your trip.

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✓ Editable in any free PDF tool✓ A2 · A3 · 18×24"✓ Print-shop ready
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Three print sizes

A2 and A3 for home printers, plus 18×24" for a print shop or easel.

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Crisp 300 DPI vector text that stays sharp at poster size.

How to use it

From download to display in three steps

  • Personalise. Open the PDF in Canva, Acrobat online or Apple Preview and edit the text.
  • Print. Heavyweight matte card at home for A3 and under; a print shop for 18×24".
  • Display. Frame it or stand it on an easel at your .

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Frequently asked questions

What should you leave for a house sitter?
Leaving clear written instructions for a house sitter (or a friend or neighbour looking after your place) means your home, pets and plants are properly cared for and saves both you and them a string of stressed messages while you're trying to enjoy your trip. A good set of notes covers a few areas. The basics: your dates away, how to reach you, a local emergency contact, and the wifi details. The home: how the keys and any alarm work, which bins go out on which day, how the heating works, and any quirks or things to avoid. Pets and plants — often the main reason for a sitter — need detail: exactly what and when to feed, portion sizes, routines, walks, the vet's number, and which plants need watering and how often. And crucially, what to do if something goes wrong: where the stopcock and fuse box are, numbers for a plumber or electrician, a neighbour who can help, and a reminder to call 999 in an emergency. Walk through it from the sitter's point of view — they don't know your home like you do, so spell out the things you do on autopilot. Leaving everything written down (rather than relying on a rushed verbal handover) means they can cope confidently with whatever comes up, and you can actually relax. Pop the notes somewhere obvious and run through them together before you go if you can.
Is it really free?
Yes — no email, no sign-up.
Can I print it more than once?
Yes — print as many copies as you need.