For short-term rentals, cleanliness is the number-one thing guests review — and the fastest way to lose a booking. A consistent turnover routine between guests keeps your ratings high and your calendar full. Here's the checklist, plus what changes when a professional handles it.
Reset every room
- Strip and remake all beds with fresh linens
- Fresh towels in every bathroom
- Kitchen reset: dishes, counters, appliances, empty the fridge of leftovers
- Bathrooms sanitized — toilet, shower, sink, mirror
- Floors vacuumed and mopped throughout
- Trash and recycling emptied, fresh liners
Restock the essentials
- Toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap
- Coffee, tea, and any welcome items you provide
- Shampoo/soap refills
Do a “guest's-eye” pass
Walk the space as a guest would and check the details that show up in photos and reviews:
- Smudges on mirrors, glass, and stainless steel
- Dust on sills, shelves, and light fixtures
- Hair in bathrooms and on floors
- Anything left behind by the last guest
Report damage & low stock
A good turnover isn't just cleaning — it's your early-warning system. Note anything broken, stained, or running low so you can fix it before the next check-in rather than hearing about it in a review.
Why hosts hand this off
Back-to-back bookings leave a tight window, and doing turnovers yourself doesn't scale. A reliable Airbnb turnover cleaning service gives you the same insured, background-checked team each time, working to a consistent checklist so every guest walks into a spotless space. Booking is online with flat, upfront pricing.
Keep your listing five-star between every guest.
Set up turnover cleaning