Airbnb Cleaning: How to Earn and Keep Superhost Status Through Flawless Cleaning

Why Cleanliness Determines Your Airbnb Success

On Airbnb, guests rate cleanliness as a separate category. To earn Superhost status, you need an overall rating of 4.8+, and cleanliness is the category where guests are strictest. A single "3 stars for cleanliness" review can drag your average down for months.

According to Airbnb data, 76% of guests cite cleanliness as their number one priority when choosing accommodation. And 89% of negative reviews mention cleanliness issues — even when everything else was perfect.

Superhost Cleaning Checklist Between Guests

Between one guest leaving and the next arriving, you often have just 3–4 hours. Every minute counts. Here is an optimised checklist:

Kitchen (15–20 minutes)

• Wash all dishes (even clean ones on the drying rack — guests do not want to see someone else's dishes).
• Clean hob, oven, and microwave inside and out.
• Disinfect sink and taps.
• Check fridge — no leftovers from previous guest.
• Restock basics: washing-up liquid, sponge, tea towels, bin bags.

Bathroom (15–20 minutes)

• Disinfect toilet, basin, bath/shower.
• Replace all towels with fresh ones, hotel-style folding.
• Streak-free mirror.
• Check: no hair on floor, in drain, or on soap.
• Restock: toilet paper (min. 2 rolls), soap, shampoo.

Bedroom (10–15 minutes)

• Complete linen change — 100% clean, ironed.
• Check mattress for stains (mattress protectors are essential).
• Vacuum under the bed — guests look!
• Dust bedside tables, lamps, sockets.

Living Room (10 minutes)

• Vacuum sofa and carpets.
• Wipe TV, remotes, tables.
• Check for odours — use neutraliser if needed.

Final (5 minutes)

• Check all windows — no fingerprints.
• Ventilate the entire apartment.
• Scent — subtle diffuser or nothing, no spray.
• Final walkthrough with checklist app.

Why Professional Cleaning for Airbnb

Self-cleaning between guests is time-consuming and mentally exhausting — especially with multiple properties. A professional company ensures:

• Consistent quality — every turnover looks the same, regardless of who cleans.
• Photo documentation — proof of apartment condition before guest arrival (protection against false complaints).
• Flexible timing — cleaning between 11:00 and 15:00 (typical turnover window).
• Laundry service — towels and bedding washed at 60°C professionally.

How Much Does Airbnb Cleaning Cost

At BeeClean, we offer a special hourly rate for Airbnb hosts from 450 CZK/hour. We handle a studio in 2 hours (900 CZK), a 2-bed apartment in 2.5 hours (1,125 CZK). With regular partnership, we offer volume discounts.

Tip: Airbnb allows you to charge guests a "cleaning fee" — professional cleaning thus usually pays for itself. In return, you get 5-star reviews and higher occupancy.