Airbnb Turnover Checklist

1. Strip and start laundry

Task	Done	Notes
Strip all beds, collect towels and bath mats	☐
Start first laundry load immediately	☐
Check for stains, damage, and left items; photograph	☐
Empty all trash; check outdoor bins and grills	☐

2. Kitchen and dining

Task	Done	Notes
Empty dishwasher or wash and put away dishes	☐
Wipe counters, stovetop, microwave, and fridge handles	☐
Check fridge for leftovers; toss expired items	☐
Restock coffee, filters, soap, and paper goods to par	☐
Mop kitchen floor	☐

3. Bathrooms

Task	Done	Notes
Scrub tub/shower, toilet, sink, and mirrors	☐
Replace towels, bath mat, and soap to standard	☐
Restock toilet paper plus one spare per bathroom	☐
Mop bathroom floor	☐

4. Bedrooms, living areas, and reset

Task	Done	Notes
Make beds to the listing standard with fresh linens	☐
Dust surfaces; vacuum and mop all floors	☐
Reset thermostat, check remotes and batteries	☐
Test door codes and confirm checkout instructions card	☐
Photograph every room for the host	☐

How to price it

Charge per turnover, flat, by bedroom count — not hourly. US turnovers commonly run $80 to $250 per turnover by size before extras.
Add a laundry line (on-site vs off-site) and a short-window fee when the gap is under 5 hours.
Agree restocking par levels and billing in writing before the first turnover. Toilet paper shortages cause one-star reviews.

FAQ

About this checklist

What makes a turnover different from a standard clean?

The clock. A turnover must reset the whole property — laundry, restock, damage check, and photo proof — inside a checkout-to-check-in window, often 4 hours or less. This checklist is ordered for speed: strip first, laundry started second, bathrooms while it runs.

How should I price turnover cleans?

Per turnover, flat, by bedroom count — plus a laundry line and a same-day or short-window fee when the gap is tight. US turnovers commonly run $80 to $250 per turnover by size before extras.

What should I photograph?

Every room after the reset, the thermostat setting, and any damage with a close-up plus a wide shot. Photos protect the host's claim and prove your work when a guest complains.

Who handles restocking?

Agree it in writing: a par level for toiletries, coffee, liners, and toilet paper, who buys, and how it is billed. Running out of toilet paper is the most avoidable one-star review in hosting.

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