Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Checklist (Room by Room)

A turnover checklist covers four jobs: strip and remake every bed, fully clean and stage the bathrooms and kitchen, restock guest supplies, and do a walk-through for damage or missing items before the next check-in. Anything a guest touches gets cleaned, even if it looks fine.

Room-by-room checklist

Bedrooms

Strip all beds, including unused ones that may have been sat on; remake with fresh linens.
Check under beds and in drawers and closets for left-behind items.
Dust nightstands, lamps and headboards; vacuum.

Bathrooms

Scrub toilet, tub/shower and sink; clear hair from drains.
Polish mirrors and fixtures; mop floor.
Stage fresh towels, toilet paper, soap and shampoo.

Kitchen

Empty and wipe the fridge of guest food; wipe the microwave inside.
Run or unload the dishwasher and put dishes back where the listing photos show them.
Wipe counters, stovetop and appliance fronts; empty the coffee maker.
Restock coffee, dish soap, sponges and trash bags.

Living areas and entry

Vacuum upholstery and floors, mop hard floors.
Reset furniture, pillows and remotes to the photo layout.
Wipe high-touch spots: door handles, light switches, remotes.

Before you lock up

Take out all trash and recycling.
Note and photograph any damage or missing items for the host.
Check thermostat, lights and locks are set per the host's instructions.

Hand it off

CleaningPal's Airbnb turnover cleaning follows this list, stages host-provided linens and supplies, and reports damage or missing items. In Omaha, see Airbnb cleaning in Omaha or what a turnover costs.

Next steps

Quick FAQ

Do turnover cleaners wash the linens?

CleaningPal stages linens the host provides. Full laundry service may be available; ask when you call (712) 435-2220.

Who restocks supplies?

The cleaners restock from supplies the host keeps on site, such as toilet paper, soap and coffee.

What should an Airbnb turnover cleaning checklist include?