A fast-paced turnover is essential for keeping your Airbnb running, but it’s designed to handle the surface-level needs between guests. Over time, with dozens of visitors, your property experiences a level of wear and tear that a standard clean can’t address. To protect your investment and prevent your listing from looking “tired,” a scheduled quarterly deep clean is non-negotiable.
This “reset” clean is what keeps your property in prime condition year after year. Here’s what it should cover.
The Quarterly Airbnb Deep Clean Checklist
1. Fabric & Upholstery Revival The standard turnover doesn’t have time for this.
- Task: Professional steam cleaning of all high-traffic rugs, carpets, and upholstered furniture (especially the sofa).
- Benefit: Removes deep-set dirt, oils, and stains, preventing fabrics from looking dingy and worn out. It also eliminates any lingering odours.
2. The Kitchen Deep Dive Go beyond the surface wipe-down.
- Task: Clean the inside of the oven. Pull the refrigerator out and clean behind/underneath it. Empty and clean the crumb tray in the toaster. Descale the coffee maker and kettle.
- Benefit: Prevents grease buildup, improves appliance longevity, and ensures a truly hygienic kitchen for your guests.
3. Walls, Baseboards, and Fixtures These areas show the scuffs and dust of constant traffic.
- Task: Wipe down all baseboards in the unit. Spot-clean walls for scuffs and fingerprints. Dust all light fixtures, ceiling fans, and the tops of all window and door frames.
- Benefit: Makes the entire space feel brighter, fresher, and meticulously maintained.
4. Cabinet and Closet Clear-Out
- Task: Empty, wipe down, and organize all kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and bedroom closets. This is a great time to do an inventory of your supplies.
- Benefit: Prevents clutter from accumulating and ensures guests have clean, organized storage space.
A quarterly reset protects your furniture from premature aging, prevents bad reviews related to wear and tear, and ultimately maintains the value of your most important asset.
Keep your Airbnb in pristine, like-new condition. Contact My Canada Cleaning to schedule your quarterly deep “reset” clean today.