Vacation rental turnover checklist
Room-by-room Airbnb & STR cleaning + turnover template
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Property:
Date:
Cleaned by:
Next check-in:
1. Before you start
Confirm checkout is complete and the previous guest has left
Note the next check-in time so you know your deadline
Confirm restock supplies on hand (linens, towels, paper goods, consumables, products)
Walkthrough for damage, missing items, or anything left behind
Photograph any pre-existing damage before touching anything
Open windows / air out the space if needed
Strip all used linens and towels; start the first laundry load
2. Kitchen
Wash, dry, put away dishes; run and empty the dishwasher
Wipe counters, backsplash, and table
Clean stovetop, knobs, and range hood / vent
Wipe inside and outside of the microwave
Clean oven interior if used; wipe oven door glass
Empty, wipe, deodorize fridge and freezer; toss leftover food
Descale the kettle; clean the coffee maker
Empty the toaster crumb tray
Wipe cabinet fronts and handles
Clean and shine sink and faucet
Restock: dish soap, sponges, dishwasher tabs, paper towels, trash bags, coffee/tea, salt/pepper, staples
Take out trash and recycling; reline bins
Sweep and mop the floor
3. Bathrooms (repeat per bathroom)
Scrub and disinfect toilet: bowl, seat, lid, base, behind
Clean and descale shower / tub, glass, and fixtures
Wash shower curtain or wipe glass door; check for mildew
Clean and shine sink, vanity, and faucet
Wipe and shine the mirror
Empty trash and reline
Restock toilet paper (roll + visible spare), hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash
Set out fresh, folded towels (bath, hand, washcloth per guest)
Wipe / mop the floor
Check exhaust fan and light for dust
4. Bedrooms (repeat per bedroom)
Strip and remake bed with fresh, smooth linens
Check mattress and under bed for left-behind items
Dust nightstands, headboard, lamps, surfaces
Fluff and arrange pillows; fold throw blanket to standard
Empty trash bins
Check closet and drawers; provide clean hangers
Wipe light switches, door handles, remotes
Vacuum floor / carpet, including edges and under bed
5. Living and common areas
Fluff and straighten sofa cushions; check underneath
Dust surfaces, shelves, TV, and decor
Wipe coffee table and side tables
Test TV, remote, streaming sign-ins; reset to home screen
Wipe light switches, door handles, thermostat
Set thermostat to guest-ready temperature
Vacuum or sweep and mop all floors
Reset decor and staging to reference photos
6. Laundry and linens
Wash, dry, fold or replace all linens and towels
Confirm full backup set stocked per bed and bath
Check linens for stains/damage; retire anything marginal
Wipe washer and dryer; clean the lint trap
Restock laundry detergent if guests have access
7. Entry, outdoor, and extras
Sweep entry, porch, balcony, or patio
Wipe outdoor furniture; arrange to standard
Clean grill, pool area, or hot tub if applicable
Confirm lockbox / smart lock code works and is set for next guest
Remove cobwebs from entry and light fixtures
Take trash to curb / bins; confirm collection day
Check that exterior lights work
8. Restock consumables and amenities
Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues
Hand soap, dish soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash
Coffee, tea, sugar, basic pantry staples
Trash bags (kitchen and bathroom sizes)
Dishwasher and laundry detergent
Welcome items: water, snacks, local treats (if provided)
Replace burnt-out bulbs and dead batteries
9. Final walkthrough and photo verification
Walk in arrival order: entry, living, kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms
Confirm every room matches its reference photo
Check all lights, switches, and electronics work
Confirm Wi-Fi on and password card in place
Smell test each room: fresh, not chemical, not stale
Timestamped photos of high-dispute areas: bathrooms, kitchen surfaces, made beds, trash removed, room shots
Confirm heating/cooling at guest-ready setting
Lock up; confirm access code for incoming guest
10. Guest-ready finishing touches
Set out welcome note or guidebook
Stage details: folded towels, angled pillows, fanned coffee supplies
Confirm check-in instructions match the actual lock code
Send "space is ready" confirmation to co-host or channel manager