Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Checklist: What Should Happen Between Guests?
A guest checks out at 11:00 a.m.
The next guest arrives at 4:00 p.m.
Those five hours aren’t simply “cleaning time.”
They’re an operational window.
For Airbnb hosts and property managers, understanding what should happen during a turnover makes it easier to evaluate a cleaning provider.
Step 1: Property access
Before anything can happen, the cleaner needs reliable access.
That may mean:
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- Keys
- Smart-lock codes
- Front-desk authorization
- Parking instructions
- Elevator access
Access problems can consume valuable turnover time.
Step 2: Initial walkthrough
Before beginning, the team should understand the condition of the property and the agreed scope.
Unexpected conditions may sometimes require additional attention or communication.
Step 3: Bedrooms
Bedrooms should be prepared according to the property’s cleaning requirements.
The scope may include:
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- Accessible surface dusting
- Floor cleaning
- Mirrors
- Trash removal
- Bed preparation when linens are included in the agreed service
Step 4: Bathrooms
Bathrooms are one of the areas guests notice most.
Typical attention may include:
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- Toilet
- Sink
- Countertop
- Mirror
- Shower or tub
- Fixtures
- Floors
- Trash
Step 5: Kitchen
A kitchen should feel ready for the next stay.
Typical turnover cleaning may include:
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- Countertops
- Sink
- Faucet
- Stovetop
- Exterior appliances
- Microwave according to scope
- Floors
- Trash
Step 6: Living areas
Common spaces should be cleaned and prepared according to the property’s requirements.
That may include:
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- Accessible surfaces
- Floors
- Mirrors
- Vacuuming
- Trash
- Basic straightening according to instructions
Step 7: Final review
The turnover shouldn’t end simply because the last floor has been mopped.
A final review helps confirm that the agreed scope has been completed before the property is considered ready.
Periodic deep cleaning
Turnover cleaning maintains the property from reservation to reservation.
Periodic deep cleaning addresses accumulated needs that aren’t necessarily part of every stay.
Both play different roles.
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