For short-term rental hosts, a clean property is an important part of creating a good guest experience. But how often should an Airbnb be cleaned? The answer depends on guest turnover, the length of each stay, your property’s features and the expectations you’ve set for guests.
A reliable cleaning schedule helps you prepare for arrivals, maintain the property between bookings and spot issues before the next guest checks in.
1. Clean between every guest stay
A turnover clean should take place after one guest checks out and before the next arrives. This gives you the opportunity to prepare the property for the next booking.
Depending on your setup, the checklist may include:
- Cleaning bathrooms and kitchen surfaces
- Removing rubbish
- Cleaning floors and accessible surfaces
- Changing and laundering bed linen and towels
- Checking that the fridge and other appliances are clean
- Restocking agreed essentials
- Checking for damage or missing items
The time required depends on the size of the property and the tasks included.
2. What about longer stays?
For longer bookings, agree on expectations in advance. Some hosts arrange periodic cleaning during a guest’s stay, while others provide cleaning only at checkout or by request.
Make sure any mid-stay service is communicated clearly and arranged with the guest’s consent.
3. Schedule deeper cleaning regularly
Even if you clean thoroughly between every booking, some tasks need more attention than a standard turnover allows. These may include cleaning behind movable furniture, washing curtains, tackling built-up grime and inspecting less frequently used areas.
The frequency depends on guest numbers, occupancy, the property’s condition and the type of furnishings.
4. Adjust for busy seasons
Holiday periods can mean back-to-back bookings and shorter gaps between check-out and check-in. During these times, a written checklist and a realistic cleaning schedule become especially important.
Build in enough time to clean, launder linen, restock essentials and check that everything is ready before the next arrival.
Create a reliable Airbnb cleaning routine
Knowing how often an Airbnb should be cleaned is only the starting point. Document the tasks required for every turnover, identify which items need regular deep cleaning and allow time to report maintenance issues.
Prepare your rental with Sweepsouth
Sweepsouth offers an Airbnb cleaning service that makes it easier for rental hosts to keep their properties looking great. When arranging a booking, confirm the tasks, timing and property requirements so the clean can be planned around your guest turnover schedule.
A consistent process helps you prepare your property for each arrival while making hosting more manageable.
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