Free guide for hosts

The Airbnb turnover checklist

Everything that should happen between one guest leaving and the next arriving — room by room, in the order that works. Use it yourself, or hand it to whoever cleans your property.

Go to the checklist

A bright bedroom with a freshly made timber bed and soft morning light

Bedrooms

A timber bedside table beside a neatly made bed

Strip beds and remake with fresh linen The Cleanic
Swap in freshly laundered linen; send the used set to be washed Cleanic add-on
Check under beds and in drawers for left-behind items
Dust bedside tables, headboards and surfaces The Cleanic
Vacuum floors and rugs The Cleanic
Check pillows and duvets for marks; rotate as needed

Bathrooms

Folded white towels set out on a made bed

Clean and sanitise toilet, basin, shower and tiles The Cleanic
Wipe mirrors, taps and fixtures The Cleanic
Set out fresh towels The Cleanic
Restock single-use guest toiletries, such as small soaps Cleanic add-on
Top up toilet paper and other supplies
Check drains and extractor fan

Kitchen

Wipe benches and splashbacks The Cleanic
Clean the sink and appliance fronts The Cleanic
Empty rubbish and recycling The Cleanic
Check the fridge for leftover food
Run and empty the dishwasher; put everything back where guests expect it
Top up coffee, tea and basics

Living areas & floors

Wipe tables, surfaces and furniture The Cleanic
Vacuum and mop floors The Cleanic
Straighten cushions, throws and chairs
Check remotes, chargers and the Wi-Fi card are in place

Before the next guest

Walk through as if you were the guest arriving
Note anything broken, damaged or running low
Check heating or cooling, lights and windows
Confirm keys, lockbox or access details for the next booking

Four habits of hosts with consistent turnovers

Leave enough time

Block a cleaning window between check-out and check-in in your calendar, so the turnover is never rushed.

Keep a spare set

Have at least two full sets of linen and towels per bed, so one set can be washed while the other is in use.

Same order, every time

Working through rooms in the same order is how nothing gets missed — the guest should never be able to tell which stay they are.

Photograph your standard

Take photos of each room set up exactly how you want it. It makes the standard easy to repeat and to share with whoever cleans.