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Cleanliness is one of the rating categories every Airbnb guest scores, and it is the fastest way to win — or lose — Superhost status. This checklist covers the full turnover routine we use for hosts across Ireland: strip and remake beds hotel-style, sanitise high-touch points, restock consumables, photograph the finished rooms, and schedule a deep clean every 8–12 weeks. Professional Airbnb turnover cleaning in Ireland typically costs from €70 per visit in 2026.
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Why Turnover Cleaning Decides Your Reviews
Cleanliness is a dedicated rating category on Airbnb and Booking.com, and it is weighted heavily in search ranking and Superhost eligibility. One hair on a pillow can undo a five-star stay. Since 2017 we have handled turnovers for hosts from single city-centre apartments in Dublin to multi-property portfolios on the Wild Atlantic Way, and the hosts who hold a 4.9+ cleanliness score all do the same thing: they work from a written checklist, every single turnover, no exceptions.
The Complete Airbnb Turnover Checklist
This is the core routine — in the order that saves the most time between check-out and check-in.
- Air and inspect: open windows, check for damage or missing items, photograph anything unusual before touching it.
- Strip beds and start laundry: all linen and towels into the wash first, so the machine runs while you clean.
- Kitchen: wash and put away any dishes; wipe counters, hob, microwave, kettle and toaster (crumb tray); check the fridge shelf by shelf and remove everything guests left; empty the bin and add a fresh liner.
- Bathroom: disinfect the toilet, basin and shower; squeegee glass; replace towels (bath, hand, face per guest); restock toilet paper, hand soap and toiletries.
- Bedrooms: remake beds hotel-style with crisp corners; check under beds and inside drawers and wardrobes for belongings; dust surfaces.
- Living areas: plump cushions, fold throws, straighten books and remotes; wipe the dining table and coffee table.
- High-touch sanitising: door handles, light switches, remotes, kettle handle, thermostat and key safe or smart-lock keypad.
- Floors last: hoover then mop every room, working towards the door.
- Final staging: set heating or ventilation, position welcome items, photograph every room — your proof of condition for any damage claim.
Linen, Laundry and Restocking
Serious hosts run two or three full linen sets per bed, so a fresh set always goes on immediately while the used set is laundered. Wash linen at 60°C to meet hygiene expectations, and iron or press duvet covers — guests notice. Keep a locked owner’s cupboard stocked with: toilet rolls, bin liners, dishwasher tablets, sponges, hand soap, shampoo and conditioner, tea, coffee and sugar. Restock to the same level every turnover so your listing photos always match reality.
Deep Cleans Between Bookings: Every 8–12 Weeks
Turnover cleaning keeps the property guest-ready; it does not replace a periodic deep clean. Every 8–12 weeks (or after long stays), schedule: oven and extractor degrease, limescale removal in bathrooms, washing of mattress and pillow protectors, descaling the kettle and shower heads, cleaning windows inside and out, and moving furniture to clean underneath. A deep clean of this type typically costs €160–€280 in Ireland depending on the size of the property.
How Much Does Airbnb Cleaning Cost in Ireland? (2026)
Most Irish hosts pass the cleaning cost to guests via the cleaning fee, so the service effectively pays for itself while protecting your ratings.
| Service | Typical price (incl. VAT) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard turnover — apartment | from €70 / visit | Clean + beds + restock |
| Standard turnover — house | €80–€110 / visit | Size and linen volume dependent |
| Linen hire and laundry | quoted per set | Optional add-on |
| Periodic deep clean | €160–€280 | Every 8–12 weeks recommended |
Irish market averages including VAT, July 2026. Multi-property hosts and regular weekly schedules are quoted at preferential rates.
Same-Day Turnarounds Across Ireland
The hardest part of hosting is the 11:00 check-out / 15:00 check-in window. That is exactly what a professional turnover partner solves: we schedule from booking calendars, send photo confirmation when the property is guest-ready, and flag damage or low stock immediately. Our Airbnb cleaning service operates seven days a week, 06:00–24:00, across all 26 counties — because check-ins do not wait.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an Airbnb turnover clean take?
A one-bed apartment typically takes 1.5–2.5 hours including beds and restocking; larger houses take 3–4 hours. Same-day turnarounds are routine when the cleaner works from your booking calendar.
Should the guest cleaning fee cover the full cleaning cost?
Most Irish hosts set the cleaning fee at or near the real turnover cost (from €70). Keep it realistic: an inflated fee hurts conversion, while an accurate one funds consistent professional cleaning — which protects ratings.
What do Airbnb guests complain about most?
Hair in the bathroom or on bedding, crumbs in the toaster or fridge, smudged glass and lingering odours. All four are prevented by a written checklist with a high-touch sanitising step on every turnover.
Do you work from our booking calendar?
Yes — hosts share their calendar (Airbnb, Booking.com or iCal) and turnovers are scheduled automatically around check-outs, with photo confirmation sent when the property is guest-ready.
Uğur Tutuş
Founder — Ireland Cleaning Services (est. 2017)
Uğur founded Ireland Cleaning Services in Dublin in December 2017 and has led thousands of residential and commercial cleaning projects across all 26 counties. Every guide on this blog is written from field experience by our team and personally reviewed and fact-checked by Uğur before publication.
