Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Checklist for Hosts

An Airbnb turnover cleaning checklist is what stands between a five-star review and a guest message that starts with "just so you know..." Between one checkout and the next check-in there's a short window, and a lot has to happen in it. Beds stripped and made. Bathrooms reset. The kitchen put back in order. Trash out. And the whole place looking the way it does in your listing photos.

Here's a practical checklist for hosts, whether you clean the place yourself or want to know what a professional turnover should cover.

Before the Cleaner Arrives

A smooth turnover starts before anyone picks up a cloth. Have these sorted:

• ✓Checkout and check-in times confirmed
• ✓Access set up, such as a lockbox or smart lock
• ✓Linens and supplies stored where the cleaner can find them
• ✓Notes on any outdoor areas, like a patio or deck, that need attention

If the property has several beds, plan for the extra linen work. It's the part of a turnover that takes the most time.

The Core Turnover Checklist

These are the tasks every standard checkout-to-check-in clean should hit.

Kitchen

• ✓Counters, sink and stovetop wiped and reset
• ✓Dishes washed and put away
• ✓Appliance exteriors wiped
• ✓Trash and recycling taken out
• ✓Floor cleaned

Bathrooms

• ✓Toilet, sink, shower and tub cleaned
• ✓Mirrors wiped
• ✓Towels replaced
• ✓Floor cleaned

Bedrooms

• ✓Beds stripped and made
• ✓Surfaces dusted
• ✓Floors cleaned
• ✓A quick check under beds and in drawers for anything left behind

Living Areas

• ✓Cushions straightened and surfaces wiped
• ✓Remote controls and other high-touch items wiped
• ✓Floors vacuumed or mopped

Small Details Guests Notice

Guests often judge a rental on tiny things. Hair in the shower drain, a crumb-filled toaster, a sticky remote or a half-used soap bar left from the last stay can undo an otherwise spotless clean. Add these to your list:

• ✓Shower drain and sink drains checked
• ✓Toaster, coffee maker and kettle emptied and wiped
• ✓Fridge checked for leftover food
• ✓Light switches and door handles wiped
• ✓Welcome items set out the way your listing describes

These take a few minutes but show guests that someone really cared about getting the place ready.

Linens and Laundry

Laundry is where many hosts get stuck. You have a few options: wash on site using the property's washer and dryer, take it off site, or keep a second set of linens ready so the bed can be made right away.

With EEB, linen change is included at the Guest-Ready level and above. Laundry can be done on site or off site, and you choose one when you book.

The Guest-Ready Final Check

Before locking up, walk through the property as if you were the guest arriving tonight. Does it match your photos? Are the lights working? Is the thermostat set? Is there anything on the floor, in the fridge or in the shower that shouldn't be there?

Snap a few quick photos while you're at it. If a guest later raises a problem, you'll have a record of how the place looked at check-in. That last walk-through is what separates a clean property from a guest-ready one.

Choosing a Turnover Level

Not every turnover needs the same level of work. EEB's Airbnb cleaning service offers three levels:

1. EEB Airbnb Turnover (starting at $175). A standard checkout-to-check-in clean: kitchen and bathrooms reset, floors cleaned, trash out, and beds made with the linens already in the property.
2. EEB Guest-Ready Turnover (starting at $195). Everything in a standard turnover, plus a fresh linen change, high-touch surfaces disinfected and a guest-ready visual check before leaving. It's the level suggested for most rentals.
3. EEB Premium Guest-Ready (starting at $225). Everything in Guest-Ready, plus a more detailed inspection, light restocking of host-provided, pre-approved guest essentials, appliance exteriors, baseboards and high-touch detail, guest presentation, and photo or written documentation of the visit.

Final prices depend on the property and the scope you choose.

Which One Fits You?

If you supply fresh linens at every stay, Guest-Ready is the usual choice. Choose Premium for light restocking and a documented record of each turnover. The standard turnover suits hosts who handle linens themselves.

When Guests Leave a Mess

It happens. If guests left the property in heavier-than-normal condition, a turnover takes longer. With EEB, the crew flags it and tells you how it affects that turnover. Severe conditions are reviewed before the work is priced.

Schedule a Deeper Clean Between Busy Stretches

A turnover keeps a rental guest-ready, but it isn't designed to tackle build-up. Every so often the property needs more, like grout, baseboards and the residue guests leave behind. Book a deep clean between bookings during a quieter week. Inside the oven and fridge can be added to any visit.

Keep Your Checklist Where Everyone Can See It

Print the checklist and keep it in the property's cleaning closet, or save it in a shared note. If you use more than one cleaner, it keeps everyone working to the same standard.

For more ideas on getting a space ready to welcome people, read how to keep your home guest-ready at all times. When you'd rather hand turnovers over, enter your property's details to see your Airbnb turnover cleaning price after signing in.