A turnover resets the unit for the next guest. A deep clean goes after the build up underneath it: inside appliances and cabinetry, baseboards, vents and the corners a between guest clean does not reach. Book one between seasons, before a listing goes live, and after any stay that leaves the unit in poor condition.
Turnover and Deep Clean, Side by Side
| Turnover | Deep clean | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Reset for the next guest | Remove build up the turnover does not reach |
| Linens and staging | Every time | Every time |
| Inside appliances | Wiped where used | Cleaned inside |
| Inside cabinetry | No | Yes |
| Baseboards and vents | Spot cleaned | Cleaned throughout |
| When | Every checkout | A few times a year, or after a hard stay |
The Four Moments a Deep Clean Earns Its Cost
- Before a listing goes live, so the first photos and the first guest see the unit at its best.
- Between seasons, when a busy summer or winter has built up in kitchens and bathrooms.
- After a hard stay, when a unit comes back worse than it went out. Photos throughout support the claim.
- When reviews start to mention cleanliness, before one comment becomes a pattern.
Does a Deep Clean Replace a Turnover?
No. A deep clean includes everything in the turnover and goes further, so on the day it replaces that turnover, but it does not replace the routine. Most units need a turnover every checkout and a deep clean a few times a year.
Hand Off Your Turnovers to CleanStays
CleanStays cleans Airbnb and VRBO properties across Calgary to a 33 point cleaning checklist, with photo proof after every clean. Read about turnover cleaning, deep cleaning and portfolio cleaning for property managers.
