Airbnb Cleaning Checklist
Free printable Airbnb cleaning checklist for hosts and cleaners covering turnover beds, bathrooms, kitchen, restocking, damage notes, odor checks, and photo proof.
Guest-ready cleaning list
Print a cleaner-ready Airbnb cleaning checklist
Designed for hosts, co-hosts, and cleaners who need beds, bathrooms, kitchens, restocking, damage notes, odor checks, and final photo proof before check-in.
Built for guest-ready short-term rental cleaning when the focus is room reset, bathrooms, kitchen, restocking, high-touch surfaces, damage checks, and host review before check-in.
Checklist formats
Edit online, print, or save this template
Start with the ready-made airbnb cleaning checklist, customize the tasks, then print a clean copy or save it as a PDF.
- Items
- 10 editable tasks
- Time / effort
- 2-5 hours per property
- Best for
- Short-term rental hosts and cleaning teams who need a repeatable guest-ready cleaning list.
- Focus
- Kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, supplies, damages, and final presentation.
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Add room names, linen pars, cleaner handoff notes, restock thresholds, damage flags, and photo-proof steps so every stay is reset the same way.
- Room-by-room turnover flow
- Restock and linen checks
- Photo proof and signoff fields
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What this checklist is for
Built for guest-ready short-term rental cleaning when the focus is room reset, bathrooms, kitchen, restocking, high-touch surfaces, damage checks, and host review before check-in.
- Best for
- Free printable Airbnb cleaning checklist for hosts and cleaners covering turnover beds, bathrooms, kitchen, restocking, damage notes, odor checks, and photo proof.
- Core checklist items
- Open the property and work from checkout to check-in: check entry impression, odors, thermostat, trash, guest items, stains, visible damage, and final proof photo needs, Strip beds, inspect linens for stains or hair, replace with guest-ready sets, and photograph any damaged bedding, Clean bedrooms, nightstands, mirrors, closets, under-bed areas, vents, and high-touch switches or remotes, Sanitize toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, mirrors, handles, towel bars, floors, and bathroom supply areas, Reset kitchen dishes, sink, counters, stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, coffee station, trash area, and cabinet fronts
Printable airbnb cleaning checklist
- Open the property and work from checkout to check-in: check entry impression, odors, thermostat, trash, guest items, stains, visible damage, and final proof photo needs
- Strip beds, inspect linens for stains or hair, replace with guest-ready sets, and photograph any damaged bedding
- Clean bedrooms, nightstands, mirrors, closets, under-bed areas, vents, and high-touch switches or remotes
- Sanitize toilets, showers, tubs, sinks, mirrors, handles, towel bars, floors, and bathroom supply areas
- Reset kitchen dishes, sink, counters, stovetop, microwave, refrigerator, coffee station, trash area, and cabinet fronts
- Restock towels, toilet paper, soap, shampoo, coffee, tea, trash bags, dish supplies, and welcome items to minimum counts
- Vacuum, sweep, mop, remove hair, check corners, clean entry paths, and reset outdoor or balcony guest areas if included
- Test Wi-Fi card placement, remotes, lights, locks, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, thermostat, and house guide
- Record damage, missing items, stains, low supplies, odors, maintenance issues, and any skipped task before check-in
- Photograph finished beds, bathrooms, kitchen, supplies, entry, and problem areas for host or co-host review
How to use this checklist
Built for guest-ready short-term rental cleaning when the focus is room reset, bathrooms, kitchen, restocking, high-touch surfaces, damage checks, and host review before check-in. Bookmark /airbnb-cleaning-checklist/ if you use this checklist repeatedly.
- Choose the airbnb cleaning checklist - Open the Airbnb Cleaning Checklist and start with the default printable tasks.
- Edit the task list - Remove tasks that do not fit, add personal details, and check off items as you go.
- Print, save, or copy - Print the checklist, save it as a PDF, copy the tasks, or return later in the same browser.
Planning tips for this checklist
Follow a checkout-to-check-in order
Short-term rental cleaning has a deadline. Remove guest items, start linens, clean bathrooms and kitchen, restock supplies, inspect damage, then finish with guest-ready photos before check-in.
Clean by guest experience, not room order alone
Start with what drives reviews: entry impression, odor, beds, bathrooms, kitchen, floors, and visible dust. Then finish with closets, storage, appliances, and exterior guest areas.
Make restocking measurable
A cleaner should not have to guess what low means. Add minimum counts for toilet paper, towels, coffee, soap, trash bags, laundry supplies, and owner storage so restock notes are actionable.
Use photos as the final handoff
Final photos of beds, bathrooms, kitchen, entry, supplies, damage, and any skipped issue create a simple record for hosts, co-hosts, and cleaners before check-in.
Separate same-day tasks from rotation tasks
Turnover cleaning should be fast and guest-ready. Put grout detail, upholstery, vents, appliance interiors, windows, and supply audits on a weekly or monthly rotation so they do not vanish.
Frequently asked questions
What should an Airbnb cleaning checklist include?
Include room-by-room cleaning, linen change, bathrooms, kitchen reset, trash, floors, restocking, safety checks, damage notes, lost items, odors, and final guest-ready photos.
How is this different from an Airbnb turnover checklist?
The cleaning checklist focuses on the room reset itself. A turnover checklist can also include scheduling, laundry handoff, guest timing, access codes, maintenance, and host review.
Can I give this checklist to a cleaner?
Yes. Edit the tasks for the property, add restock thresholds and photo requirements, then print or save the checklist so cleaners and hosts share the same standard.
Should Airbnb cleaners document problems?
Yes. Ask cleaners to note damage, missing items, stains, low supplies, odors, maintenance issues, and skipped tasks before the next guest checks in.