The 2026 Airbnb Turnover Checklist: 47 Items in the Right Order

A printable, checkable, 47-item turnover list ordered by what guests notice first. Bathroom, bed, kitchen, smell - in that order, based on the r/AirBnB cleanliness-complaint data. Save this and run it on every turn.

Pre-Clean Walkthrough (3 items)

• 1. Walk every room with a phone, photograph any damage
• 2. Note any missing items (towels, kitchen tools, decor)
• 3. Check fridge for forgotten food

Strip and Trash (4 items)

• 4. Strip beds (sheets, pillowcases, duvet covers)
• 5. Strip bathroom (towels, bath mat)
• 6. Empty all trash and recycling, replace liners
• 7. Start laundry if in-house

Bathroom Checklist (10 Items in Order)

• 8. Spray shower glass, tile, toilet, sink, mirror - dwell
• 9. Scrub shower walls, glass, grout corners
• 10. Toilet inside
• 11. Toilet outside, base, behind
• 12. Sink, faucet, faucet base
• 13. Mirror
• 14. Door back, light switch, towel hooks
• 15. Drain hair check (shower + sink)
• 16. Vacuum floor including corners
• 17. Mop floor

Kitchen Checklist (9 Items in Order)

• 18. Dishwasher: empty if needed, dry contents
• 19. Counters and backsplash
• 20. Stove top and drip pans
• 21. Microwave inside
• 22. Fridge: forgotten food, surface wipe
• 23. Sink, faucet, garbage disposal
• 24. Cabinet fronts and handles
• 25. Coffee maker drip tray
• 26. Vacuum, mop, kitchen mat

Bedroom(s) (8 items)

• 27. Make bed with fresh linens (cotton, ironed)
• 28. Pillow check: fluff, arrange, stain check
• 29. Mattress edge inspection (rare bedbug check)
• 30. Nightstand surface and drawers
• 31. Closet: hangers, no leftover items
• 32. Vacuum carpet edges and under bed
• 33. Light switches, door handles, lamp pulls
• 34. Dust visible surfaces

Living Area (5 items)

• 35. Couch cushions up, vacuum crevices
• 36. Coffee table, side tables, lamps
• 37. Remotes and game controllers - sanitize
• 38. Floor: vacuum thoroughly, baseboards
• 39. Smell check (vents, candles)

Restocking Checklist (5 Items to Verify)

• 40. Toilet paper, paper towels, hand soap, dish soap, trash bags
• 41. Coffee, tea, condiments
• 42. Towels: bath, hand, dish - folded and arranged
• 43. Welcome staging
• 44. Door handles and high-touch surfaces sanitized

Final Walkthrough (3 items)

• 45. Photo: bathroom, bed, kitchen, living, entry
• 46. Lock check, thermostat to default, lights as preferred
• 47. Text host: turn complete, photos in folder

Sensational Cleaning runs this 47-item checklist on every Seattle Airbnb turnover. See our turnover service.