Here Is The Best Airbnb Cleaning Checklist

Guarantee a Sparkling Space for Every Guest With The Ultimate Checklist

This Airbnb cleaning checklist is the exact one our own crews run on every turnover.

Print it, laminate it, hand it to whoever cleans your property — it works because it’s specific, not because it’s long.

Airbnb Cleaning Checklist: After Guest Departure

• Strip beds and gather linens: Remove all of the bedding, including the sheets, pillowcases, and blankets, if there are any stains they need to be pre-treated before starting the cycle.
• Empty trash bins: Make sure cans are clean inside and out and replace trash bags.
• Make sure the dishwasher is either empty or running: To maximize efficiency, start washing bedding and towels while you clean other areas.
• Wipe down surfaces and appliances: Quickly wipe down counters, tables, appliances, and other frequently used surfaces with a disinfectant cleaner.

Thorough Cleaning Using The Ultimate Checklist

Bathrooms

• Clean toilets, showers, and bathtubs: Disinfect toilets thoroughly, paying close attention to the rim, bowl, and seat. Scrub showers and bathtubs with appropriate cleaners, removing any soap scum or mildew.
• Clean sinks and countertops: Wipe down sinks and countertops with a disinfectant cleaner, ensuring all surfaces are spotless.
• Towels should be displayed professionally: There are many ways to do this that you can easily learn on YouTube.
• Slow drains: Slow-draining or clogged drains should be cleaned out.
• Drawers and shelves: Make sure there is no debris or hair.

Bedrooms

• Make beds with fresh linens: Place clean sheets, pillowcases, and blankets on the beds, ensuring they are wrinkle-free and inviting.
• Dust furniture and surfaces: Dust all furniture, including nightstands, dressers, and lamps. Wipe down surfaces with a suitable cleaner. Check drawers and closets to ensure there is no debris, and the guest didn’t leave something behind.
• Swiffer the floors under furniture: An extendable Swiffer makes quick work of dust, hair, and sand where a broom just can’t reach.

Living Areas

• Dust furniture and surfaces: Dust all furniture, including sofas, chairs, tables, and entertainment centers. Wipe down surfaces with a suitable cleaner. Remove cushions to ensure there is no debris and pay close attention to sofa sleepers ensuring there are clean linens available as well as there are no dirty linens present.
• Dust under light furniture: Also, make sure there is no debris under the sofa when opening the sleeper if there is one.
• Clean windows and mirrors: Clean windows and mirrors with a glass cleaner, ensuring they are streak-free and sparkling. (Note: A turnover does not include all windows, but rather windows that oversee a view or entry door).

Kitchen

• Dishes: Put dishes away and ensure they are clean, dry, and well organized. Also, ensure the guest did not put dirty items away.
• Wipe down surfaces and appliances: Wipe down countertops, cabinets, stovetops, microwaves, and other appliances with a suitable cleaner. Also, ensure the guest didn’t leave items behind that don’t belong, such as empty bags or perishable items, etc. Sinks and faucets need to be polished with a microfiber cloth.
• Empty and clean trash can: Empty the trash can and replace the trash bag.
• Clean appliances: This includes the refrigerator, microwave, oven, and small appliances, inside and out where applicable.
• Disposal: Make sure the garbage disposal is not clogged or locked up, turn it on with the water running.
• Stainless Steel: Faucets should always be cleaned and polished with a microfiber cloth.

Floors

• Sweep, vacuum, and mop: Ensure all hard surfaces and carpeted floors are spotless. We do not recommend using spray mops (Bona or Swiffer types) These types of mops leave a wax buildup on floors that attract dirt that cannot be removed by normal mopping. Pick up small rugs and shake them out, making sure the tags are not exposed when putting them back in place. Sweep the tops of the baseboards as you sweep.

Staging

• Everything should be in its proper place and orientation: This says to the guest that the cleaner cares. For instance, chairs and tables should be straight, and lamps on end tables should be positioned in the same way. In other words, when the guest walks in, the property should be staged as if professional pictures were about to be taken.

Outdoor

• Outdoor spaces: Check that all outdoor spaces are swept, organized, and free of debris.

General

• Walls, baseboards, doors, light switches, and cabinets: Any fresh or heavy marks should be removed.
• Washer/Drier: The drier lint trap should be empty. The entire lint run should be professionally cleaned at least once a year to avoid a fire hazard, as well as to ensure the unit is working properly. Leave the washer door open after use to avoid mold.
• Ceiling fans: Always make sure these are dust-free. (Hint) you can’t see this if they are running.
• Report:
• If you notice anything broken, missing, or not working properly (like burned-out light bulbs), please let the owner know immediately.

Final Touches

• Air out the space: Open windows and doors to allow fresh air to circulate throughout the property. (This is as needed due to the humid environment in Florida). If there are lingering odors, we suggest Odorban, or in extreme situations the use of an ozone machine may be necessary.
• Replenish supplies: Check and replenish essential supplies such as toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, coffee, etc.
• Inspect the space: Do a final walkthrough to ensure everything is clean, organized, and ready for the next guest.
• Before you leave: Make sure all lights are off, in addition to the HVAC temperature being set to an appropriate setting, and all doors and windows are closed and locked, including the owner’s closet.
• Refill hand soap dispensers and dish liquid.

Bonus Tips For The Ultimate Checklist

• Invest in high-quality cleaning supplies: Using quality cleaning products will make the cleaning process more efficient and effective. We will cover this in an in-depth future post so stay tuned.
• Develop a consistent cleaning routine: Establishing a regular cleaning schedule will help you stay organized and ensure no tasks are overlooked.
• Utilize technology: Consider using smart cleaning tools or scheduling apps to streamline your cleaning workflow.
• Gather feedback from guests: Actively seek feedback from guests to identify areas for improvement in your cleaning routine.
• Want a printable copy to keep on hand? Grab our free PCB Airbnb Turnover Checklist PDF — the same one our own crews reference.
• The perfect companion for the ultimate checklist is our deep-clean guide.

Conclusion:

Run this checklist consistently and the rest takes care of itself — better reviews, more repeat bookings, guests who don’t think twice about booking again. The parts most hosts skip aren’t complicated, they just take longer than a quick wipe-down: pulling cushions to check for debris, testing the disposal, checking behind the toilet. That’s the difference between a clean unit and a guest-ready one.

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