When hosts ask us for a quote, the first question is usually some version of "so what exactly do you do?" Fair question. A turnover is a specific kind of clean, and knowing what is in it helps you plan your linens, supplies and check-in times. If you want the big picture first, read The Complete Guide to Airbnb Turnover Cleaning.
Here is what a standard turnover includes in the rentals we clean around Waxahachie, Red Oak and the south DFW area, plus what usually gets added on and what stays on the host’s list.
The bedrooms
Bedrooms are where the guest’s first impression lands, so they get careful attention even though they are not the dirtiest room in the house.
- Strip every bed that was used and check mattress protectors for stains
- Remake beds with fresh sheets, pillowcases and duvet covers
- Dust nightstands, dressers, headboards and lamps
- Check drawers, closets and under the beds for anything left behind
- Empty trash cans and replace liners
- Vacuum or mop the floor, including under the edge of the bed
We also check the closet hangers, the luggage rack and the extra blanket on the shelf. Those are small things, but they are what guests reach for first.
The bathrooms
Bathrooms carry more weight in reviews than almost any other room. A turnover bathroom clean includes:
- Toilet cleaned inside and out, including the base and behind it
- Shower and tub scrubbed, with glass and fixtures wiped dry so water spots do not show
- Sink, counter and mirror cleaned
- Hair removed from drains, floors and corners
- Fresh towels and bath mat staged
- Toilet paper, soap and toiletries refilled
- Floor mopped and trash emptied
Around here, the shower glass is the part that takes real attention. North Texas water leaves white spots on glass doors and chrome as it dries, so a shower that has been scrubbed can still look dirty if it is left to air dry. We finish the glass and fixtures with a dry cloth so the next guest sees clear glass, not a film. We also check behind the shower curtain liner, the soap ledge and the corners of the tub, where hair and soap scum like to hide.
The kitchen and dining area
Even guests who never cook will open the fridge and the microwave. A kitchen turnover covers:
- Dishes washed or loaded in the dishwasher and put away when clean
- Counters, backsplash and stovetop wiped
- Inside of the microwave cleaned
- Fridge cleared of guest food and shelves wiped
- Coffee maker emptied and rinsed
- Sink scrubbed and the drain cleared
- Table and chairs wiped, floor swept and mopped
The living areas and the rest of the house
The living room is mostly a dust-and-reset job: couch cushions straightened, throws folded, remotes wiped and returned to their spot, and decor put back the way it looks in your listing. We wipe door handles and light switches throughout, empty every trash can and do the floors last.
Entryways get extra attention in North Texas. After a rain, red-clay mud comes in on every pair of shoes, and the front mat and the first few feet of floor show it first.
Laundry, restocking and the final check
Linens and towels go in the wash as soon as we arrive. If you have spare sets, beds get made with clean linens right away and the washed set goes back on the shelf. We restock from your owner’s closet to your par list and let you know when backups are running low.
Every turnover ends with a walkthrough: lights off, blinds set, thermostat back to your setting, doors locked and a set of photos sent to you.
What usually costs extra
Some tasks do not fit inside a normal turnover window, so they are quoted as add-ons:
- Inside the oven or a full fridge clean-out
- Interior windows and blinds
- Baseboards, walls and doors
- Inside cabinets and drawers
- Extra loads of laundry, like throw blankets or comforters
- Heavy messes after a party or a large group
Hosts often book these as a periodic deep clean instead of squeezing them into turnovers.
Turnover clean vs. deep clean
A turnover is about the surfaces a guest touches and sees: beds, bathrooms, counters, floors and anything they might have used. A deep clean reaches the places nobody notices until they are bad, like the tops of door frames, the fan blades, the grout lines and the back of the stove. Both matter. A rental that only ever gets turnovers slowly collects dust in the corners, and eventually a guest with a sharp eye spots it. Pairing regular turnovers with a deep clean every few months keeps the place looking like the listing.
Get a turnover quote
Tell us your bedrooms, bathrooms and how often you get guests. We will send a price, usually the same day, and set up your entry notes so each turnover starts the same way.
Get a free quoteWhat stays on the host’s list
A few things are better handled by the owner: repairs, pest control, pool chemistry, replacing broken appliances and buying supplies in bulk. We will report what we find, with photos, so you can decide what to do. To see how all of this fits together for your property, visit our vacation rental cleaning service page.