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Airbnb Cleaning Checklist: Turnover Between Guests (Free Printable PDF)

Fillable short-term rental turnover form: linens, baths, kitchen, trash, restock, and visible smoke/CO. Print blank or download a filled PDF.

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Fill this on screen, then download a PDF or CSV. Download a blank copy to complete by hand. Answers stay in this tab only. The next visitor sees a blank form. This is a short-term rental turnover clean between guests: beds and linens, baths, kitchen, trash, restock, and a visual check that smoke and CO alarms are not covered.

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  • 47 checks
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Property and turnover

This is a practical turnover template, not a licensed home inspection and not a lodging-license exam. Platform cleanliness rules, county tourist-rooming rules, and state health pages are not the same thing. Mark illness if a guest or host reported being sick so you know to disinfect after you clean.

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Property and turnover

Host, co-host, or cleaning person.

CDC: clean first, then disinfect when someone is sick or was recently in the space. Follow the product label for contact time.

Inspection station

Beds and linens

Wash every set you provide, including beds that look unused. CDC: use the warmest water the fabric allows and dry items completely. Vermont Health: clean towels, washcloths, bathmats, and bed linens between guests. Mark N/A if the listing does not provide that item.

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Beds and linens

All beds stripped

Used and unused beds. Guest hair and body oils stay on linens that look neat.

All beds stripped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Bed linens, pillowcases, and duvet covers washed

CDC laundry: detergent, warmest appropriate water, then dry completely. Wash hands after handling dirty laundry.

Bed linens, pillowcases, and duvet covers washed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Towels, washcloths, and bathmats washed

Vermont Health lists these with bed linens as items to clean between guests.

Towels, washcloths, and bathmats washed: Done, Skip, or N/A

Laundry dried completely

CDC: dry items completely. Damp stacks in a closet grow mildew before the next check-in.

Laundry dried completely: Done, Skip, or N/A

Mattress protector on and clean

A fitted protector keeps the mattress washable. Replace a stained or torn protector. Mark N/A if the bed has no protector and you are not adding one this visit.

Mattress protector on and clean: Done, Skip, or N/A

Beds remade with clean, dry linens

Clean pillowcases on every pillow you leave out.

Beds remade with clean, dry linens: Done, Skip, or N/A

Pillows, blankets, and bedspreads clean

Wash or swap any item that shows soil, hair, or odor. Extra unused sets belong in a closed closet, not loose on the floor.

Pillows, blankets, and bedspreads clean: Done, Skip, or N/A

Dirty hamper or laundry bag emptied and wiped

CDC: clean hampers as you would other surfaces after you empty them.

Dirty hamper or laundry bag emptied and wiped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Under beds and in drawers clear of leftover guest items

Remove lost clothing, trash, and food. Note anything of value for the host to return.

Under beds and in drawers clear of leftover guest items: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Bathrooms

Vermont Health: clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, tubs, and showers and keep them free of hair, mold, and mildew. CDC: clean high-touch fixtures regularly. Restock soap and paper in the Restock section, not here.

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Bathrooms

Toilets cleaned and sanitized

Bowl, seat, lid, and base. Clean visible soil first, then apply a sanitizer or disinfectant and keep the surface wet for the label contact time.

Toilets cleaned and sanitized: Done, Skip, or N/A

Each toilet flushes and refills

Vermont Health: each toilet should be sanitary, in good repair, and operational. A running or non-flushing toilet is a follow-up, not a pass.

Each toilet flushes and refills: Done, Skip, or N/A

Sinks, faucets, and vanity counters cleaned

Hair in the drain, toothpaste film, and faucet handles. Clean first. Sanitize if someone was sick or you choose to after visitors.

Sinks, faucets, and vanity counters cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Tubs and showers free of hair, soap film, mold, and mildew

Vermont Health names hair, mold, and mildew. Wipe walls, door tracks, and the drain cover.

Tubs and showers free of hair, soap film, mold, and mildew: Done, Skip, or N/A

Mirrors and glass wiped streak-free

Use a glass cleaner made for the surface. Hair spray haze on the mirror is a common miss.

Mirrors and glass wiped streak-free: Done, Skip, or N/A

Bathroom floors swept or vacuumed, then wet-cleaned

Vermont Health: sweep or vacuum, and wet-clean floors. Get the base of the toilet and behind the door.

Bathroom floors swept or vacuumed, then wet-cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Bath high-touch points wiped

CDC high-touch examples include handles, switches, and restroom fixtures. Include the flush handle, door knob, and exhaust switch.

Bath high-touch points wiped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Hot and cold water at each bath fixture

Vermont Health expects hot and cold potable water under pressure. Record a dead fixture in Notes. This is a turnover check, not a plumbing inspection.

Hot and cold water at each bath fixture: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Kitchen

Vermont Health: clean cooking appliances before each new guest, and clean reusable dishware between guests. CDC: clean counters with hot, soapy water, then sanitize food-contact surfaces that touched raw meat or its juices. Empty trash in the Trash section.

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Kitchen

Stove, oven, and microwave cleaned

Vermont Health names microwaves and stoves. Wipe knobs, handles, the microwave interior, and the range splash.

Stove, oven, and microwave cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Refrigerator cleared of leftover guest food; interior and handles wiped

Opened food and unmarked leftovers leave with the last stay. Wipe spills. CDC: you may sanitize the interior after a recalled or spoiled item.

Refrigerator cleared of leftover guest food; interior and handles wiped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Counters cleaned, then sanitized if they are food-contact

CDC: clean with hot, soapy water first. Sanitize surfaces that touched raw meat, poultry, or juices. EPA: sanitizing is for bacteria; disinfecting is for viruses and bacteria. Follow the label.

Counters cleaned, then sanitized if they are food-contact: Done, Skip, or N/A

Kitchen sink and faucet cleaned

CDC includes the inner sink when you sanitize after raw meat. Clear the drain strainer.

Kitchen sink and faucet cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Reusable dishes, utensils, and glassware cleaned and put away dry

Vermont Health: clean dishware and utensils between guests and store them so they stay clean. Airbnb Help: dirty dishes fail the cleanliness bar. Air-dry on a clean towel or rack. Do not dry with a used cloth.

Reusable dishes, utensils, and glassware cleaned and put away dry: Done, Skip, or N/A

Ice trays or buckets emptied and cleaned

Stale ice and an open bucket pick up fridge odors. Mark N/A if the listing has no ice tray or bucket.

Ice trays or buckets emptied and cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Coffee maker, toaster, and other guest appliances emptied and wiped

Dump grounds, crumbs, and leftover pods. Wipe the exterior. Run a clean-water cycle on a drip maker if it was used.

Coffee maker, toaster, and other guest appliances emptied and wiped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Appliance handles, knobs, and switches wiped

CDC high-touch: handles and similar controls. Include the dishwasher handle if guests used it.

Appliance handles, knobs, and switches wiped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Rooms, high-touch, and floors

Airbnb Help: clean between stays includes vacuum or sweep and wipe surfaces. CDC: clean high-touch surfaces after visitors. Soft surfaces get a cleaner made for fabric, then vacuum. Outdoor low-touch ground is not a disinfectant spray job.

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Rooms, high-touch, and floors

Doorknobs, light switches, stair rails, and handles wiped

CDC home examples: light switches, doorknobs, and countertops. CDC facility examples add rails and restroom fixtures.

Doorknobs, light switches, stair rails, and handles wiped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Remotes and other electronics cleaned per the maker

CDC: follow the manufacturer. A wipeable cover helps. Do not soak buttons or ports.

Remotes and other electronics cleaned per the maker: Done, Skip, or N/A

Tables, desks, headboards, and other hard furniture wiped

Clean visible soil first. Disinfect these if someone was sick or you choose to after a high-traffic stay.

Tables, desks, headboards, and other hard furniture wiped: Done, Skip, or N/A

Carpets, rugs, and drapes vacuumed or spot-cleaned

CDC: use a product made for the fabric, vacuum, and dispose of the dirt. Launder washable throws.

Carpets, rugs, and drapes vacuumed or spot-cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Living and bedroom floors swept or vacuumed, then wet-cleaned

Vermont Health: sweep or vacuum, and wet-clean all floors. Bath floors are in Bathrooms.

Living and bedroom floors swept or vacuumed, then wet-cleaned: Done, Skip, or N/A

Living room, dining, and entry reset

Cushions straight, clutter gone, extensive dust and pet dander removed. Airbnb Help treats those as cleanliness failures.

Living room, dining, and entry reset: Done, Skip, or N/A

Outdoor high-touch plastic or metal wiped if dirty

CDC facility: do not spray disinfectant on sidewalks or groundcover. Wipe grab bars, railings, and door hardware when they are dirty. Mark N/A if there is no outdoor guest space.

Outdoor high-touch plastic or metal wiped if dirty: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Trash and refuse

Airbnb Help: take out trash between stays. Vermont Health: empty refuse between guests, keep the storage area free of debris, and use containers that can hold what accumulates until pickup.

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Trash and refuse

Indoor trash emptied in kitchen, baths, and rooms

Every can guests could have used, including a bedroom or office bin.

Indoor trash emptied in kitchen, baths, and rooms: Done, Skip, or N/A

Fresh liners in every can you emptied

A bare can leaves the next guest nowhere to put waste and stains the bin.

Fresh liners in every can you emptied: Done, Skip, or N/A

Recycle and compost emptied if the listing offers them

Mark N/A if the listing has no recycle or compost. Do not mix cleaning-chemical waste into guest compost.

Recycle and compost emptied if the listing offers them: Done, Skip, or N/A

Outdoor refuse area closed, not overflowing, and clear of debris

Vermont Health: keep the refuse area clean to limit pests and odor. Lids on. Mark N/A for a building chute with no host bin.

Outdoor refuse area closed, not overflowing, and clear of debris: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Restock and reset

Put out what the listing promises. Airbnb Help: the listing should match advertised amenities, and essential amenities on the listing should be there at check-in. This section is supplies, not fixture cleaning.

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Restock and reset

Toilet paper and hand or body soap restocked

Enough for the next stay, not an empty wrapper. Include a bath bar or dispenser if that is how you stock the bath.

Toilet paper and hand or body soap restocked: Done, Skip, or N/A

Clean, dry towels set out for the next guests

Count matches the occupancy you host. Bathmats go out only after they are washed and dry.

Clean, dry towels set out for the next guests: Done, Skip, or N/A

Dish soap, sponge or cloth, and kitchen paper restocked

A used sponge from the last stay is not a restock. Replace it.

Dish soap, sponge or cloth, and kitchen paper restocked: Done, Skip, or N/A

Spare trash bags left where the cleaner or guest can find them

One spare roll near the kitchen can is enough for most stays.

Spare trash bags left where the cleaner or guest can find them: Done, Skip, or N/A

Listed essential amenities present and usable

Airbnb Help: if the listing advertises essential amenities, they should be available. Note a missing advertised item in Sign-off. Mark Skip only when the host will restock after you leave.

Listed essential amenities present and usable: Done, Skip, or N/A

Inspection station

Safety items and health hazards

This is a visual turnover pass, not a fire-marshal inspection and not a CPSC installation job. Confirm smoke and CO alarms are present and not covered. Test only if this visit includes the monthly check. Vermont Health: store and label cleaning chemicals away from guest items, and do not rent a room with an untreated pest infestation.

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Safety items and health hazards

Smoke alarms visible and not covered on each level you walked

CPSC: smoke alarms on every level, outside sleeping areas, and inside each bedroom. Do not hide one in a closet or under a hat. Missing or chirping units go in Sign-off.

Smoke alarms visible and not covered on each level you walked: Done, Skip, or N/A

CO alarms visible where the house needs them

CPSC: CO alarms on each level and outside sleeping areas. Do not install them in an attic or basement unless people sleep there. Mark N/A only on an all-electric home with no attached garage and no fuel appliance, if that is actually the case.

CO alarms visible where the house needs them: Done, Skip, or N/A

Smoke and CO test buttons pressed if this visit includes the monthly check

CPSC: test monthly and replace batteries at least yearly. That is a homeowner cadence, not a required step on every same-day turn. Mark Skip when you are not testing this visit. Mark Done only if you pressed the test button and it sounded.

Smoke and CO test buttons pressed if this visit includes the monthly check: Done, Skip, or N/A

Cleaning chemicals labeled and stored away from guest food and linens

Vermont Health: store detergents, sanitizers, and pesticides separately from guest items, with a legible name on each container. Keep them out of reach of children, as CDC and EPA also require.

Cleaning chemicals labeled and stored away from guest food and linens: Done, Skip, or N/A

No visible insects, rodents, or pest evidence

Vermont Health: do not rent a room with an infestation until it is treated. Airbnb Help lists pests as a health hazard. Droppings, live bugs, or a strong pest odor is Do not check in.

No visible insects, rodents, or pest evidence: Done, Skip, or N/A

No obvious mold, standing water, or other health hazard left for check-in

Airbnb Help: listings should be free of health hazards such as mold. CDC: clean visible soil. A wet leak or active mold is follow-up, not a wipe-and-release.

No obvious mold, standing water, or other health hazard left for check-in: Done, Skip, or N/A

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Issues and sign-off

Write what still needs work. Ready for check-in means the next guest can enter. Do not check in until resolved is for pests, a missing alarm, a dead toilet, or an active leak.

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Issues and sign-off

Broken fixture, missing amenity, leftover guest property, chirping alarm, or anything the host must handle before check-in.

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References

  1. When and How to Clean and Disinfect Your Home - CDC
  2. When and How to Clean and Disinfect a Facility - CDC
  3. Cleaning and Disinfecting with Bleach - CDC
  4. Difference between products that disinfect, sanitize, and clean - US EPA
  5. Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes - US EPA
  6. Health Considerations of Short-Term Rental Operators - Vermont Department of Health
  7. Host quality and listing cleanliness ground rules - Airbnb Help
  8. CO Alarms: placement and testing - U.S. CPSC

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