An Airbnb cleaning checklist works best when it splits the turnover into two lists: what the cleaning team does room by room, and what only you can handle, such as linen sets, supplies and repairs. Use the room-by-room list below, then adjust it for your property. If you would rather hand the turnover to a team, see what our Airbnb and vacation rental cleaning includes.
This guide gives you the checklist, the host-only tasks, the Las Vegas problems to inspect for, and a few questions to settle with your cleaner. For the bigger picture on scheduling and systems, see our turnover system guide for hosts.
Quick summary
- Split the checklist in two: cleaning-team tasks and host tasks.
- Work room by room, and finish with a guest’s-eye walkthrough from the front door.
- Las Vegas water is “very hard” by Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) standards, so check glass, faucets and fixtures at every turnover.
- Never mix cleaning products. The CDC says to never mix household bleach or any disinfectant with other cleaners or disinfectants.
- Decide in advance who handles linens, restocking and damage reports, so nothing falls between you and your cleaner.
What should an Airbnb cleaning checklist include?
A good checklist covers every room a guest uses, plus the handoff tasks around the clean: laundry, trash, restocking, staging and reporting problems. Write it once, keep it in the home, and use the same one every turnover.
Airbnb recommends a consistent turnover checklist, with attention to kitchens and bathrooms, clean floors, fresh bed linens and clean towels for every guest.
Ladybug’s vacation-rental page lists what its turnover clean includes:
- Full property clean and sanitize
- Kitchen and bathroom reset
- On-site laundry (towels, linens, bedding when a washer and dryer are available)
- Trash removal throughout the property
- Restocking guest supplies (when pre-stocked)
- Final staging, with everything in its place for check-in
- Coordination with you on access and timing
It also says the team photographs and documents the condition of the home on arrival, and documents any existing damages or concerns before cleaning begins. Use that list as the frame, then add the details that are specific to your rental.
What does a room-by-room Airbnb turnover checklist look like?
Start at the front door and finish there. Guests form an opinion in the first minutes, so the entry and the final walkthrough matter as much as the bathroom. The lists below are a sample checklist for you to adapt. They are not a statement of Ladybug’s scope, which is the turnover list above.
Entry and living areas
- Clear surfaces and dust furniture, electronics and decor
- Vacuum or mop floors, and vacuum upholstery
- Wipe door handles and light switches
- Check under cushions and behind furniture for left-behind items
- Straighten pillows, throws and the TV remote so the room looks set for check-in
Kitchen
- Wipe countertops, the sink and the outside of appliances
- Clean the microwave inside and out, and the stovetop
- Check the refrigerator and freezer for leftover food
- Empty the dishwasher or run any dishes left behind
- Take out the trash, replace the liner and check the recycling
- Confirm the basics are in place: coffee supplies, dish soap and paper towels, if you provide them
Bedrooms
- Strip and remake each bed with a fresh set
- Dust nightstands, headboards, blinds and window sills
- Check drawers, closets and under the bed for left items
- Vacuum the floor, including under the bed
Bathrooms
- Scrub the tub, shower walls and glass, and the toilet
- Clean counters, sinks and faucets, and polish mirrors
- Replace towels and bath mats
- Restock toilet paper, soap and any amenities you provide
- Empty trash and check for hair in the shower and sink drains
Final walkthrough
Walk the house the way a guest would. Stand at the door, then look for anything out of place: a smudged mirror, a missed corner, an odor, a light that does not work.
Which Airbnb turnover tasks belong to the cleaner and which to the host?
For the turnover service Ladybug describes, cleaning-team tasks include cleaning, on-site laundry when a washer and dryer are available, trash, restocking from supplies you have pre-stocked, and final staging. Confirm your property-specific checklist with the team; purchases and repair decisions stay with you.
| Task | Cleaning team | Host |
|---|---|---|
| Clean and sanitize kitchen and bathrooms | ✓ | — |
| Laundry on site (when a washer and dryer are available) | ✓ | — |
| Trash removal | ✓ | — |
| Restock guest supplies (when pre-stocked) | ✓ | — |
| Buy and store supplies | — | ✓ |
| Keep duplicate linen sets or arrange off-site laundry | — | ✓ |
| Share access codes, parking and house rules | — | ✓ |
| Repair or replace damaged items | — | ✓ |
| Decide what counts as a damage claim | — | ✓ |
Cleaners can report what they see, such as missing items, stains or a leaking faucet. The decision about what to do next stays with you. Our turnover system guide covers how to set up that reporting.
Want help with the room-by-room list? Get an Instant Quote and share your property details, linen setup and restocking needs.
What should Las Vegas hosts check for at every turnover?
For properties in Las Vegas or Henderson, add glass, faucets and horizontal surfaces to your inspection list for mineral residue and dust. A cloudy shower door or dusty sill belongs on the checklist alongside floors and linens.
Hard water spots
According to SNWA, calcium and magnesium give Las Vegas Valley water its hardness of 280 parts per million, or 16 grains per gallon. The agency classifies it as “very hard” and describes its effects as cosmetic rather than a health concern. It recommends drying fixtures and counters after use to prevent the deposits left as water evaporates.
For a rental, that means checking shower glass, faucet bases and mirrors every turn. Ladybug’s vacation-rental page lists hard water deposits among the Las Vegas challenges it handles. For a step-by-step method, see our guide on how to remove hard water stains.
Desert dust
Fine dust settles on window sills, blinds, ceiling fans and electronics, especially near entrances and windows. Include them in your inspection list, not just the floors.
Odors
A closed-up rental can hold odors between stays. Check the refrigerator, trash cans, drains and bathrooms, and report any lingering smell so it can be traced to a cause instead of covered up.
A safety note on products
If you or your cleaner uses disinfectants, follow the label. The CDC warns against combining bleach or disinfectants with other cleaning products and advises good airflow when bleach is used indoors.
How do you handle laundry, restocking and damage between guests?
Decide the answers once, then put them on your checklist. Assign an owner for each of these three handoff areas.
Laundry
Ladybug’s page lists on-site laundry when a washer and dryer are available, and says it also offers off-site laundry services. Duplicate linen sets give you a buffer if you’d rather not depend on a dryer cycle. Whichever route you choose, write it down.
Restocking
Restocking guest supplies works when the supplies are already in the home. Keep one labeled spot for them and a short list of what counts as “fully stocked,” so the cleaner doesn’t have to guess.
Damage and condition
Ladybug documents the condition of the home on arrival and notes any existing damage or concerns before cleaning begins. If you manage the listing, keep your own photos from check-out too, and send repairs to the right person promptly.
Should you schedule a deep clean between regular turnovers?
A deeper clean can help with detail areas that aren’t practical on every turnover, such as baseboards, blinds and mineral buildup that has gotten ahead of you. Ladybug’s checklist labels deep cleaning as the “Best first clean” and marks some tasks “extra detail included.” Ask which details your property needs; the checklist says actual scope may vary based on home condition.
You can read the exact task lists on our cleaning checklist page, or learn more about deep cleaning. If a regular guest rotation is the goal, our guest-ready recurring cleaning guide explains how to keep a home in shape between visits.
Frequently asked questions
What should be on an Airbnb cleaning checklist?
Cover every room guests use, plus laundry, trash, restocking, staging and a final walkthrough. Split it into cleaning-team tasks and host tasks so each person knows what is theirs.
How do I stop missing items between turnovers?
Use one written checklist per property and walk the house at the end as a guest would. Ask your cleaner to report missing or damaged items, low supplies and any access problems as soon as they see them.
Who should restock supplies at an Airbnb?
You decide what to provide and where it is stored. A cleaning team can restock from supplies that are already in the home, and Ladybug’s page describes this as restocking guest supplies when pre-stocked.
Does Ladybug offer daily turnovers?
Ladybug’s vacation-rental page says daily turnovers are available with advance notice and scheduling. Contact Ladybug to discuss your property, access and timing.
Ready to hand off the turnover checklist?
Share your property details and turnover needs with Ladybug Cleaning Co. Get an Instant Quote or call (702) 287-7474.
Sources
- Ladybug Cleaning Co., “Airbnb & Vacation Rental Cleaning”
- Ladybug Cleaning Co., “Our Cleaning Checklist”
- Southern Nevada Water Authority, “Water quality FAQs” (hard water section)
- CDC, “Cleaning and Disinfecting with Bleach”
- Airbnb, “Prepare your space”
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