Short answer: A good Airbnb turnover follows the same order every time: strip beds and start laundry, take out trash, clean kitchen then bathrooms then bedrooms and living areas, restock supplies, reset to your listing photos, and send a photo report flagging damage or missing items. In Metro Detroit winters, add shoveling and salting before check-in.
Timing
- Confirm checkout and check-in times. Same-day windows set the crew size.
- Keep a spare linen set at the property so beds can be made while laundry runs.
1. Start
- Walk through and take photos before cleaning, to catch damage, left-behind items and missing inventory
- Strip all beds and start laundry; collect towels
- Empty all trash and recycling; check under beds and in drawers
2. Kitchen
- Dishes washed and put away; dishwasher emptied
- Fridge cleared of guest food; microwave, stovetop and counters wiped
- Coffee maker cleaned; coffee, tea, salt, pepper and oil restocked
3. Bathrooms
- Toilet, shower, tub, sink and mirror cleaned; hair removed from drains
- Fresh towels folded the same way every time; toilet paper, soap, shampoo restocked
4. Bedrooms and living areas
- Beds made hotel-style; mattress protectors checked
- Dust surfaces, wipe remotes, switches and door handles
- Vacuum and mop; reset furniture and decor to match listing photos
5. Finish
- Thermostat set, lights off, windows locked, smart-lock code checked
- Photo report sent to the host: every room, plus any damage or missing items
- Supply levels noted so the next restock is planned
Metro Detroit extras
- Winter: shovel and salt walks and steps before check-in, and never leave a vacant listing unheated.
- Trash day: bins out and back on schedule, since bins at the curb are the first thing guests see. That's what our trash can valet does.
- Local rules: cities like Ann Arbor and Ferndale have their own short-term rental rules and inspections, and Detroit's rules have been under review. Check your city's current requirements before listing.
Want turnovers handled? See Airbnb turnover in Detroit, or book cleaning directly with BnB Home Cleaning.
Sources
This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules change, so check the official sources above before you rely on them.
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