Free Airbnb cleaning checklist (PDF)

A printable turnover checklist for short-term rental hosts — pick standard or deep clean, save it as a PDF, hand it to your cleaner.

Standard turnover — 17 tasks

Kitchen

  • Wash and put away dishes
  • Clean countertops and sink
  • Empty fridge of leftovers
  • Clean the microwave
  • Take out trash and recycling

Bathroom

  • Replace towels
  • Clean shower / bathtub
  • Clean sink and mirror
  • Clean the toilet
  • Restock supplies (paper, soap, shampoo)

Bedroom

  • Change all bed linens
  • Dust surfaces
  • Check under bed and in drawers

General

  • Vacuum and mop floors
  • Check for damage and forgotten items
  • Set temperature / air out
  • Lock doors and windows

Deep clean — 20 tasks

Kitchen

  • Deep clean fridge (inside)
  • Clean oven and stovetop
  • Degrease range hood
  • Clean inside cabinets
  • Descale kettle and coffee maker

Bathroom

  • Descale shower and faucets
  • Clean grout and seals
  • Wash shower curtain / screen
  • Clean ventilation grille

Bedroom

  • Wash duvets and mattress protectors
  • Vacuum mattress and under bed
  • Wipe baseboards and headboard

Living room

  • Vacuum sofa (under cushions)
  • Dust shelves and decor
  • Clean remotes and light switches

General

  • Wash windows (inside)
  • Wipe baseboards and doors
  • Dust light fixtures and fans
  • Clean marks on walls
  • Clean balcony / terrace

Tired of texting the checklist every time? TurnHive assigns this checklist to every cleaning automatically, in your cleaner’s language, and tells you the moment it’s done.

By TurnHive — turnhive.com · cleaning coordination for short-term rentals