Airbnb Cleaning Melbourne
Airbnb Cleaning Services in Melbourne
We help Airbnb hosts and short-stay property managers reset their properties between guests, so the accommodation is clean, presentable and ready for the next stay.
- Checked out
- In progress
- Checking
- Ready
The turnover
Guest-Ready Between Every Stay
Every booking follows the same rhythm. Our job sits in the middle: turning a lived-in property back into a welcoming one.
01Checked out
Guest Checks Out
The previous stay is complete and the property needs resetting.
02In progress
Cleaning & Reset
Bathrooms, kitchen, bedrooms, living areas and key touchpoints are cleaned.
03Checking
Final Check
The property is reviewed for presentation and obvious missed areas.
04Ready
Guest Ready
The accommodation is prepared for the next stay.
Why Airbnb Cleaning Is Different
A home is cleaned for the people who live there. A short-stay property is cleaned for someone who hasn't arrived yet.
That changes what matters. Short-stay cleaning has different expectations from an ordinary residential visit.
- Turnover is frequent. A short-stay property can be cleaned several times in a week, often with limited time between check-out and check-in.
- Every guest starts fresh. Different people use the same bathroom, kitchen and bedroom in quick succession, so nothing from the last stay should be left behind.
- Presentation matters. Guests compare what they see with the listing photos. Surfaces, floors and bathrooms need to look cared for, not just wiped.
- Wet areas need care. Soap and water residue, marks on mirrors and splashes on benchtops are what guests notice first in bathrooms and kitchens.
- Bedrooms set the tone. A bedroom should feel fresh and prepared, with clean surfaces and floors and nothing left from the previous guest.
- Touchpoints add up. Handles, switches, remotes and tabletops are touched by every guest and deserve attention every time.
- Consistency is the point. The fifth guest this month should walk into the same standard as the first.
Room-by-Room Turnover Checklist
Each room gets its own reset before the next guest walks in.
Kitchen
- Benchtops
- Sink
- Cooktop
- Appliance exteriors
- Dining surfaces
- Floors
- Visible marks and residue
Bathrooms
- Toilet
- Shower / bath
- Vanity
- Mirrors
- Fixtures
- Floors
- Visible soap and water residue
Bedrooms
- Surfaces
- Floors
- Furniture
- Visible dust
- Guest-facing presentation
Living Areas
- Tables and surfaces
- Furniture
- Floors
- Visible dust
- Guest-facing areas
Entry & Common Areas
- Entry surfaces
- Floors
- High-touch areas
- General presentation
The exact scope is agreed for each property. Laundry, linen changes, restocking and maintenance aren't part of this cleaning checklist.
Through the guest's eyes
Clean Is Important. Guest-Ready Is the Goal.
When a guest opens the door, they form an impression in seconds. Cleaning shapes how the whole property looks and feels.
- First impressions
- The entry and living area are the first things a guest sees.
- Clean-looking surfaces
- Benchtops, tables and ledges free of crumbs, marks and dust.
- Fresh bathrooms
- Mirrors, taps and the shower without residue from the last stay.
- Presentable bedrooms
- Clear surfaces, clean floors and a room that feels ready.
- Tidy common spaces
- Hallways and shared areas that look looked-after.
- Consistent presentation
- The same standard from one booking to the next.
Who We Help
Airbnb Hosts
For owners managing their own short-stay property.
Short-Stay Property Managers
For managers coordinating cleaning across guest stays.
Holiday Rental Owners
For properties that need reliable cleaning between bookings.
Investment Property Hosts
For owners using their property as a short-term rental.
How Often Does the Property Need Cleaning?
It depends on your booking pattern and the property. A busy one-bedroom apartment and a holiday home booked on weekends need very different schedules.
Between every guest stay
A turnover clean after each check-out, timed around your bookings.
Regular scheduled cleaning
A set schedule, useful for longer stays or steady occupancy.
Multiple turnovers per week
For busy listings with frequent short bookings.
Occasional / one-off cleaning
A thorough reset between seasons or before a listing goes live.
Availability for each option depends on timing and location. Tell us about your bookings and we'll discuss a schedule that suits the property.
Illustration only. Your schedule depends on your bookings.
Short-Stay Properties We Clean
From studio apartments in the city to family houses in the suburbs, the turnover is tailored to the layout and size of each property.
- Apartments
- Units
- Houses
- Townhouses
- Guest accommodation
- Short-stay properties
What a Turnover Clean Includes
A quick summary of the service. The exact tasks are agreed for your property.
Surface Cleaning
Benchtops, tables, ledges and accessible surfaces wiped and dusted.
Bathroom Cleaning
Toilet, shower or bath, vanity, mirrors, fixtures and floors.
Kitchen Cleaning
Benchtops, sink, cooktop, appliance exteriors and dining surfaces.
Floor Cleaning
Vacuuming and mopping throughout the property.
Bedroom Reset
Surfaces, furniture and floors cleaned so the room is presentable.
Common Area Cleaning
Entry, hallways and high-touch areas such as handles and switches.
General Presentation
A final look over the property for visible dust and marks.
Not included in this cleaning scope: laundry, linen changes, restocking of guest supplies, key handling and maintenance.
Final check
Before the Next Guest Arrives
Once the main cleaning is done, the property gets a final walk-through to look for obvious missed areas and check the overall presentation.
It's a practical last look with fresh eyes before the next check-in, not a formal inspection.
Property status
Guest ready- Bathrooms presentable
- Kitchen surfaces clean
- Bedrooms reset
- Floors clean
- Common areas presentable
- Visible dust and marks addressed
How Much Does Airbnb Cleaning Cost?
There's no flat rate for short-stay cleaning. Each property is quoted on its size, layout and how often it turns over. These are the things that shape the price:
Request an Airbnb Cleaning Quote- Property size
- Number of bedrooms
- Number of bathrooms
- Property condition
- Cleaning frequency
- Turnover requirements
- Scope of cleaning
How Booking Works
- 1
Tell Us About the Property
Type, size, suburb and booking pattern.
- 2
Discuss Cleaning Requirements
What needs cleaning, and when.
- 3
Confirm the Service
Agree the scope and schedule.
- 4
Cleaning Visit
The property is reset as agreed.
Short-Stay Cleaning Across Melbourne
Short-stay properties are spread right across Melbourne, and so is our service area. We clean apartments in the Melbourne CBD and nearby Richmond and South Yarra, homes and units in the north around Brunswick and Preston, and properties in the west from Footscray to Werribee and Point Cook. To the east, we cover suburbs such as Doncaster and Glen Waverley. Let us know the property's suburb and your usual check-out and check-in times so we can confirm what we can arrange.
Related Cleaning Services
- Living in the property between guests? Our regular house cleaning service keeps an occupied home fresh.
- Before a listing goes live or after a busy season, a deep clean of the property tackles built-up grime and overlooked areas.
- Moving a property from short-stay to a long-term lease? See our end of lease cleaning for rental handovers.
- Running a business as well? We also provide office cleaning around your working day.
- And for shops, studios and other premises, there's scheduled commercial cleaning.
FAQs
Airbnb Cleaning FAQs
Answers for hosts and short-stay property managers.
What does Airbnb cleaning include?
A turnover clean covers the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, living areas and entry, including surfaces, floors, fixtures and high-touch areas, followed by a final look over the property's presentation. Laundry, linen changes and restocking aren't part of this cleaning scope, so let us know your requirements when you request a quote.
Do you clean Airbnb apartments and houses?
Yes. We clean apartments, units, townhouses, houses and other short-stay accommodation across Melbourne. For apartment buildings, tell us about parking and building access.
Can Airbnb cleaning be arranged between guest stays?
Yes, cleaning can be arranged between stays. Availability depends on your check-out and check-in times and our schedule, so share your typical booking pattern and we'll discuss what we can offer.
How is Airbnb cleaning different from regular house cleaning?
Regular house cleaning maintains a home someone lives in. A short-stay turnover resets a property for a new guest, so the focus is on presentation, bathrooms, kitchens, high-touch areas and leaving nothing behind from the previous stay.
How much does Airbnb cleaning cost in Melbourne?
It depends on the property size, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, condition, cleaning frequency, turnover requirements and scope. Send us your property details for a free quote.
Do you clean kitchens and bathrooms between guests?
Yes. Kitchens and bathrooms are a key part of every turnover clean, including benchtops, sinks, cooktops, appliance exteriors, toilets, showers, vanities, mirrors and fixtures.
Can I arrange recurring Airbnb cleaning?
Yes. Recurring cleaning can be discussed based on how often your property is booked, whether that's between every stay, several times a week or on a regular schedule.
How do I request an Airbnb cleaning quote?
Email or call us with your property type, suburb, number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and your typical booking pattern. We'll come back with a clear quote.
Next check-in coming up?
Get Your Property Guest-Ready
Tell us about your short-stay property and booking pattern, and we'll come back with a clear quote for cleaning between stays.