An Airbnb cleaning checklist template is a room by room list your cleaner ticks off at every turnover. Use the lists below for Calgary rentals: entry and living areas, kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, and a final walkthrough with photos. Copy them into Word, Excel, or Google Docs and print one page per room.
A good Airbnb cleaning checklist template is short enough to use at speed and specific enough that two different cleaners produce the same result. Below is a copy-ready version organized by room, written for printing, plus notes on adapting it for Word, Excel, or PDF. It is a general template. For our own method, see the CleanStays 33 point cleaning checklist.
How to Use This Airbnb Cleaning Checklist Template
Use the template by printing one page per area, working in a fixed order, and finishing with a photo step. A set order stops tasks from being missed and avoids re-cleaning surfaces.
- Start with a quick walkthrough and note damage or missing items.
- Strip beds and start laundry first, since it takes the longest.
- Clean top to bottom, then dry to wet, then back to front.
- Do the floors last in each room.
- Finish with the final walkthrough and photos.
Keep a printed copy in the unit where the cleaner can see it, and keep a master copy with the host so changes are tracked. A template only works if it is the same list every time. When a guest complaint points to a missed task, add a line for it, and when a task is never useful, remove it. Cleanliness is one of the categories guests rate, so see how cleaning affects your 5 star rating.
For timing guidance, see how long an Airbnb turnover takes in Calgary. For a shorter turnover-specific list, see our Airbnb turnover checklist.
Entry and Living Areas Checklist
The entry and living areas set the first impression, so check them for dust, clutter, and left-behind belongings before anything else.
- Check for guest belongings and report them to the host.
- Empty trash and replace liners.
- Dust surfaces, shelves, and electronics.
- Wipe light switches, door handles, and remote controls.
- Vacuum or sweep, then mop hard floors.
- Fluff cushions and fold throws.
- Check windows and sills for marks.
- Confirm the welcome materials and house rules are in place.
Kitchen Checklist
The kitchen needs a food safety pass first and a stock check last. Treat anything left in the fridge as a decision for the host’s policy.
- Run or empty the dishwasher, put away clean dishes.
- Clear the fridge of guest food and wipe shelves.
- Wipe counters, backsplash, and small appliances.
- Clean the microwave inside and out.
- Clean the stovetop and wipe the oven door.
- Scrub the sink and polish the tap.
- Empty the coffee machine and refill basics.
- Check stock of dish soap, sponge, paper towel, and trash bags and flag anything low.
Our Airbnb supplies restock list has a fuller list of what to keep on hand.
Bathroom Checklist
Bathrooms get the closest guest scrutiny, so run through every surface and check for hair, mildew, and smell.
- Remove used towels and bath mats.
- Spray shower, tub, and tile and let the product sit.
- Clean the toilet, including the base and behind the seat.
- Wipe the vanity, sink, and tap, and clean the mirror.
- Scrub the shower and tub, then rinse and dry.
- Check drains for hair.
- Empty the bin and replace the liner.
- Check stock of toilet paper, soap, and fresh towels and flag anything low.
- Mop the floor last.
Bedroom Checklist and Final Walkthrough
Bedrooms are where linen quality shows, so inspect every item for stains before the bed is made. Then close out the unit with a final walkthrough and photos.
- Strip all linen and check mattress protectors for stains.
- Make the bed with fresh linen, tight and wrinkle-free.
- Check under the bed and in drawers for items.
- Dust surfaces, headboards, and lamps.
- Wipe handles and mirrors.
- Vacuum floors, including under the bed.
For the final walkthrough:
- Walk the unit as a guest would, from the door in.
- Check lights, thermostat, locks, and appliances.
- Note any damage, low supplies, or maintenance needs.
- Take photos of each room and file them with the date and time.
- Secure the unit and confirm the key or lockbox step.
Our guide to documenting guest damage explains what to photograph when something is wrong. Linen counts are covered in Airbnb linen par levels.
Printable, PDF, Word, and Excel Versions
You can turn this template into any format in a few minutes. Copy the lists into your tool of choice and format them for how your cleaner works.
- Printable or PDF: paste into a document, add your property name at the top, set one room per page, and export to PDF.
- Word or Google Docs: use checkbox bullets so each line can be ticked by hand.
- Excel or Google Sheets: one row per task with columns for done, time, and notes, and a tab per property.
- Laminated card: keep a shortened version in the unit for cleaners on a tight turn.
Add unit-specific tasks such as hot tub care, a fireplace, or a Murphy bed. Share the final version through your onboarding process, using our guide to onboarding an Airbnb cleaner.
What We Do at CleanStays
CleanStays uses a room by room 33 point checklist on every Airbnb turnover in Calgary. We arrive within 30 minutes of checkout, change linen and make beds, check restock levels, flag damage or maintenance items, and file time stamped photos of every room before the next guest arrives. We work seven days a week. Get an instant estimate if you would rather hand the checklist to a team.
Sources: Hostaway turnover guide, read November 3, 2026, for turn time context; Airbnb host resources on cleanliness ratings, read November 3, 2026; Google search results for Calgary, read November 3, 2026, for template format demand. The checklist above is a general template written for this article. CleanStays rates are our own published starting rates.
