Airbnb Cleaning Checklist

If you have ever been on vacation and rented a place somewhere on rent but found it to be very dirty, you must know how frustrating it is. Every guest expects to stay in a clean and tidy place. If an Airbnb rental company fails to provide such an experience to its guests, it loses important guests and, most importantly, revenue. Regardless of who is cleaning, you will need an Airbnb cleaning checklist to follow in order to maintain consistency in your daily cleaning chores. The cleaning checklist must include what needs to be cleaned, how it needs to be cleaned, and which areas should be targeted the most. 

Whether it’s an Airbnb cleaning, regular house cleaning, or comprehensive office cleaning, a checklist is the best way to ensure that you cover all the basics. Depending on your particular rental place, you may need to make a few changes, but here’s an Airbnb cleaning checklist to get things started.

1. List of Things Required

Below is the list of equipment and material required for Airbnb cleaning, and you must have them if you have your cleaning staff to do everyday cleaning chores. 

• Vacuum cleaner suitable for carpets and vacuum cleaner bags 
• Lots of microfiber towels for mopping floors
• Microfiber mop for floor cleaning
• Window Cleaner 
• Wood polish and stain remover
• All-purpose cleaner for kitchen flooring
• Dishwashing liquid
• Foam shower cleaner
• Toilet brush 
• Disinfectant for places where bacteria are likely to occur, such in toilets and bathtubs 
• Scrub brush 
• Some scouring pads, especially for stubborn stains 
• Sponge
• Laundry detergents 
• Pumice stone 

2. Bathroom Cleaning 

Bathrooms are frequently used, and hence special attention should be given to their cleaning. Here is what should be on the bathroom checklist of every cleaning company.

• Old towels must be removed and replaced by fresh ones. 
• Sink and shower drains should be checked for blockages, and if there is a blockage, it must be removed properly. 
• The faucet must be cleaned and free of stains. 
• The shower and shower closet should be cleaned, and dust and grime should be removed. 
• Old soap must be removed and replaced with a fresh one.
• Floors should be mopped properly, and dust should be removed.
• Stains from the toilets must be cleared as well. 
• Shower and window curtains must be washed and placed accordingly.
• In the end, a final scan of the bathroom must be done to see if anything was left behind. 

3. Kitchen Cleaning

Kitchens get the most dirt and grime compared to the other parts of the house. The Airbnb cleaning checklist for a kitchen is as follows:

• All the dishes in the dishwasher should be cleaned, and it must be made sure that the dishwasher remains empty and clean all the time. 
• All the appliances in the kitchen must be checked properly to see if they are working or not.
• The fridge should be checked thoroughly, and all the leftovers from the previous guests must be removed. All the food spills must be wiped out, and essentials like milk must be replaced. 
• Dust clean the kitchen furniture and wipe off the dust from the dinner table. 
• Clear the garbage cans and properly dispose of all the garbage. 

4. Living Room Cleaning

Guests use the living room space to relax. Therefore, to keep guests happy, you need to make sure the space is tidy and inviting. 

• All the surfaces in the living room must be cleared of dust, and wooden furniture must be sparkling clean.   
• Light switches and boards must be disinfected properly. 
• Sofas get a lot of dirt, and hence a vacuum cleaner is needed to wipe it. During vacuum cleaning, corners and dust under the sofa must be kept in mind. 
• If carpet flooring is present, a vacuum cleaner must be used, and if tile flooring is there, it must be cleaned with a wet floor mop. 
• All the spider webs should be removed. 
• A window cleaner should be used to clean the windows and make them free of dust and grime. 

5. Bedroom Cleaning

Your guests want a relaxing vacation, so you should do everything to ensure they get a good night’s sleep. The bedroom cleaning checklist includes: 

• The old bed sheet must be replaced with a fresh one.
• All the surfaces inside the bedroom should be free of dust, and clutter should be removed. Trash cans must remain empty all the time. 
• Windows must be cleaned properly, just like the living rooms.
• Light switches, light coverings, and boards should be cleared from dust. 
• Ceiling fans should be thoroughly washed with a wet cloth. 
• Closets and wardrobes should be cleared of dust, and new hangers must be replaced with old or broken ones. 
• All the furniture must be cleaned with a wet cloth.

6. Utility Room Cleaning

Laundry rooms also require regular cleaning. Here’s how it must be done.

• It must be made sure that there is no debris on the washing machine and the dryer. 
• Dust must be wiped from the washing machine and the dryer. 
• Washing machine knobs, buttons, and doors must be disinfected thoroughly as they are frequently touched.
• The drain pipe should be checked in the case of blockages, and any blockages should be treated accordingly.
• Windows in the laundry rooms should be cleaned because they can also be the source of mold growth in your house.  
• Expired detergents and fabric softeners should be replaced by new ones. 
• Laundry baskets and racks should be disinfected, and it must be made sure that they are ready to use all the time. 
• Dust from skirting boards and moldings should be removed. 
• Floors of the laundry room must be cleaned, and it must be ensured that they are dry as it can get slippery. 

Your Airbnb rental property should be perfect and ready to have guests all the time. It is important to use a cleaning checklist so that everything is done properly. Using an Airbnb cleaning checklist is a very convenient way to ensure that everything is covered and you miss nothing. Checking each item on the checklist shared above will eliminate the need to worry about guests complaining about cleaning standards and will increase your chances of receiving the best reviews from them.