Short-Let and Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Checklist

Between guests, a short-let needs to be cleaned to a consistent standard quickly. A checklist and a fixed routine stop things being missed.

By the Ample Cleaners team · 5 October 2026 · 4 min read

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Turnover routine

  1. Check for damage or lost items and photograph anything unusual
  2. Strip the beds, remove used towels and start the laundry
  3. Clean the kitchen, bathroom and living area, top to bottom
  4. Make the beds with fresh linen and set out clean towels
  5. Restock consumables: toilet roll, soap, tea, coffee and washing-up liquid
  6. Vacuum and mop, take out the rubbish, and do a final walk-through

Tips

  • Keep a spare set of linen so you are never waiting on the laundry
  • Keep a checklist and tick it off each time
  • Take photos of the finished property for your records

A reliable partner

Hosts often use a regular cleaning team who can be booked for each changeover, which keeps the standard consistent.

Common questions

How long does a turnover take?

It depends on the size of the property, the number of guests and its condition, which is why many hosts use an hourly cleaner.

Would you rather we did it for you?

Ample Cleaners offers house cleaning across Barking, Dagenham, Romford, Ilford and surrounding areas, with DBS-checked cleaners and a fixed price.

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