How to Prepare Your Airbnb for the Next Guest

Turnover day is the single biggest driver of cleanliness ratings. Build a repeatable checklist and share it with your cleaner rather than relying on memory.

Start with linen: strip, wash and replace before anything else so drying time never delays check-in. Keep two full sets per bed.

Then work top-down through each room, finishing with floors. Restock consumables and photograph the finished property as a record.

Finally, do a five-minute inspection pass: air conditioning filters, water pressure, lights and Wi-Fi. Small faults reported early cost far less than a bad review.