Airbnb turnover cleaning checklist for Newport hosts
Short answer: a good Airbnb turnover resets every room to guest-ready: fresh beds, scrubbed bathrooms, a reset kitchen, vacuumed floors, restocked supplies and a quick check for damage. In Newport, a turnover clean starts at $95 for a 1-bedroom.
What is an Airbnb turnover clean?
A turnover is the clean between one guest checking out and the next checking in. Guests notice a stray hair in the shower or a sticky counter right away, so every turnover needs the same careful checklist. You can use this one yourself or hand it to your cleaner. Our vacation rental cleaning follows it.
What should an Airbnb cleaning checklist include?
Bedrooms
- Strip the beds and remake them with fresh linens
- Check under the beds, in drawers and in closets for forgotten items
- Dust surfaces and wipe nightstands
- Vacuum floors and rugs
Bathrooms
- Scrub the toilet, tub, shower and sink
- Wipe mirrors and fixtures until they shine
- Replace used towels and check for hair on the floor and in drains
- Restock toilet paper and soap
- Mop the floor
Kitchen
- Clear the fridge of guest leftovers
- Run and unload the dishwasher, put dishes away
- Wipe counters, sink, stovetop and the outside of appliances
- Wipe the microwave inside
- Empty the trash and put in a fresh liner
Living areas and entry
- Dust and wipe surfaces and remote controls
- Straighten cushions and throws
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Wipe door handles, light switches and the front door
- Check patio furniture and outdoor spaces if guests use them
What should hosts check for damage and low supplies?
The turnover is the best time to catch problems early. Walk through with this short list:
- Stains on linens, rugs, couches and mattresses
- Broken, chipped or missing dishes, decor and remote controls
- Burned-out bulbs, dead smoke-detector batteries and sticky doors
- Low supplies: toilet paper, paper towels, soap, trash bags, coffee and dish soap
- Anything left behind by the last guest
We text you if we notice damage or if supplies are running low, so you can fix it before the next guest arrives.
How much time do you need between guests?
Plan for the real gap between checkout and check-in. If checkout is at 11 a.m. and check-in is at 4 p.m., you have five hours. If a guest checks out late, that gap shrinks. A same-day turnover works best when you give your cleaner both times in advance and leave a key, lockbox or door code. Add a buffer for laundry if you want linens washed ($20 per load) rather than swapped.
What mistakes do hosts make between guests?
- Leaving too little time. A tight gap leaves no room for a late checkout.
- Keeping only one set of linens. A second set lets you swap the beds on the spot instead of waiting for the dryer.
- Skipping the damage check. Small problems turn into big ones when they pile up from stay to stay.
- Forgetting trash and recycling day. Overflowing bins are the first thing a guest sees.
- Leaving no notes. Tell your cleaner about quirks like a sticky lock or a parking rule.
How do you get your rental ready for a cleaner?
- Share how to get in: key, lockbox or door code, plus alarm details.
- Show us where spare linens, towels and supplies live.
- Send your usual checkout and check-in times.
- Point out surfaces that need gentle care.
- Tell us what counts as "low" for your supplies, so our heads-up matches your standard.
What should you restock every turnover?
- Toilet paper and paper towels
- Hand soap, dish soap and trash bags
- Coffee, tea and any welcome items you offer
- Clean towels and bath mats
- Notebook or guidebook, if you leave one
How much does a turnover clean cost in Newport?
| Rental size | Per turnover |
|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $95 |
| 2 bedroom | $120 |
| 3 bed / 2 bath | $165 |
| 4 bed / 2 bath | $200 |
| 5 bed / 3 bath | $260 |
Flat price per turnover. No travel charge on Aquidneck Island. Jamestown adds $15, Tiverton $20 and Little Compton $25.
Do I need to register my short-term rental in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island law says a short-term rental (up to 30 nights at a time) listed on a third-party hosting platform must be registered with the state Department of Business Regulation. Read the statute and the DBR short-term rental page for the current steps. Local rules can differ by town, so check with yours. This is general information, not legal advice.
Quick questions
How long does an Airbnb turnover clean take?
It depends on the size of the rental and the condition the guests leave it in. Tell us your checkout and check-in times when you book and we plan the turnover to fit between them.
Do you wash the linens?
We make the beds with the linens you provide. Washing and folding a load is $20, and fresh bed linens are $25.
What is in the photo report?
Photos of the rooms when we finish, so you can see how the place was left even if you are far away.
Need turnovers handled?
Same-day turnovers from $95 with a photo report.