Airbnb Cleaning Checklist

Airbnb turnover order

1. Confirm the property, guest departure and next arrival window with the host. Check for belongings and report problems before resetting the rooms.
2. Strip used linens and start laundry if available. Keep a clean linen reserve so the job does not depend on a cycle finishing in time.
3. Clean bathrooms and the kitchen with separate tools. Work from cleaner surfaces to dirtier areas, then reset beds and furniture.
4. Count the supplies promised in the listing and replenish shortages. Check equipment and safety devices only according to the host and manufacturer instructions.
5. Finish the floors, allow them to dry, record any permitted photo references and perform the final review. Tell the host about anything that prevents guest readiness.

Example of a handoff that is not ready yet

A fictional two-bedroom, one-bathroom property needs four clean bath towels. The cleaner counts three: one towel is still needed. A leaking tap remains marked Open. Even if all 16 task boxes are checked, the worksheet stays Not ready until the shortage and issue are dealt with, the record is updated and the reviewer confirms the final review.

Use Load example to try this case. To record replenishment, change counted towels to 4; do not lower the target to hide a shortage. Keep a problem Open until it is genuinely resolved. Arrange host action for faults that cannot be resolved within the turnover window.

How long should a turnover take?

Plan from your property’s actual history. Bedrooms, bathrooms, occupancy, laundry arrangements, condition, outdoor areas and restocking all affect the time. The existing 90-minute to 4-hour estimate is a broad planning range, not a promise or staffing standard. Record start and completion information over several comparable turnovers, then allow time for review and unexpected problems.

What should the cleaner send to the host?

Send the property reference, rooms covered, date, cleaner, remaining supply gaps, unresolved problems and the review result. Include photo references only where permitted. The TXT and copied handoff include pending tasks and issues so the host can see what still needs attention.

Is this an official Airbnb cleaning protocol?

No. Cleaning Checklist Hub is independent and is not endorsed by Airbnb. Adapt this worksheet to your listing commitments, local requirements and the property’s risk assessment. It does not certify cleanliness or replace a physical inspection.

For the room-level order and product precautions, use the bathroom cleaning checklist.

Cleaning product safety

Cleaning removes dirt and impurities; disinfecting uses chemicals to kill remaining germs. Follow the product label for the intended surface, dilution, protective equipment, ventilation and contact time. Clean visible dirt before disinfecting. Keep the surface wet for the label’s contact time and rinse when instructed.

Never mix bleach or any disinfectant with other cleaners or disinfectants. In particular, do not combine bleach with toilet cleaner, descaler, vinegar or ammonia products. If products are accidentally mixed or strong fumes develop, stop, move away to fresh air and contact local poison or emergency services as appropriate. Do not try to neutralize the mixture.

Reference: CDC guidance on cleaning and disinfecting with bleach, checked 10 September 2026. Product labels and local requirements still apply. This checklist does not prescribe a universal disinfectant mixture or contact time.

Does this save private property details?

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