The Airbnb turnover checklist hosts use in Sonoma County
Everything a vacation rental needs between guests, in the order our crews do it.
What does a complete turnover include?
A complete Airbnb turnover resets every room, launders all linens, restocks supplies, checks for damage, and ends with an inspection. Hosts who follow this checklist, or hire a team that does, keep their cleanliness scores at five stars.
| Room | Tasks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Arrival | Open windows, check for damage and left items, start laundry, collect trash | 10 min |
| Kitchen | Dishes done and put away, refrigerator emptied and wiped, dishwasher emptied, counters, stove, microwave, sink, floors | 30 to 45 min |
| Bathrooms | Toilet, shower, tub, sink, mirror, floors; restock toilet paper, soap, shampoo, fresh towels | 20 min each |
| Bedrooms | Strip and remake beds hotel style, dust, vacuum, check under beds and in drawers | 15 min each |
| Living areas | Dust, vacuum, reset cushions and decor, remotes and guest guide in place | 20 min |
| Outdoor | Patio furniture wiped, BBQ cleaned, deck swept, cobwebs removed | 15 min |
| Supplies | Paper towels, sponges, trash bags, hand soap, coffee, welcome items | 10 min |
| Inspection | Walk-through with checklist, photos, lock up, report issues | 15 min |
Which mistakes cost hosts stars?
- Hair in showers and sinks, the number one complaint in reviews
- Crumbs in drawers and under cushions
- Towels that smell musty from slow drying
- Empty soap or shampoo dispensers
- Fingerprints on glass doors and mirrors
- Cobwebs on the patio and at the entry
How do professional turnovers differ?
A professional crew works from a property specific checklist, brings laundry capacity, restocks from inventory, and adds an inspection step. That last step is what keeps ratings steady when a host cannot visit the property in person. Our vacation rental cleaning service in Sonoma County includes all of it.
How long should an Airbnb turnover take?
A one bedroom condo takes about two hours with one cleaner; a four bedroom home with laundry takes four to six hours with a team. Back to back bookings are easier with a professional crew and on-site laundry.
What supplies should every rental stock?
Toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, shampoo and body wash, dish soap and sponges, trash bags, basic spices, coffee and tea, and spare linens for every bed.
Should I inspect after the cleaner leaves?
Someone should. Our turnovers include a dedicated inspector who walks the property and sends photos on request, so hosts do not have to drive out.
Want the checklist done for you?
Our turnover crews and inspectors handle every line above for hosts across Sonoma County.