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How to Find a Reliable Airbnb Cleaning Service (Without the Headaches)

  • Writer: Marifil Limpahan
    Marifil Limpahan
  • Dec 19, 2025
  • 3 min read
Airbnb Cleaning Service

Why Your Airbnb Reviews Depend on the Right Cleaning Team


One bad cleaning can destroy an otherwise great Airbnb business.

It leads to poor reviews, frustrated guests, and lost bookings even if everything else about your listing is solid.


At BNB Guardians, we see this all the time: hosts focusing on pricing, photos, and Airbnb SEO… but overlooking the one thing guests care about most, cleanliness.


The good news?

Finding the right Airbnb cleaning service doesn’t have to be stressful, and once it’s set up properly, it can run almost entirely on autopilot.


Let’s break it down.


Why a Professional Airbnb Cleaning Service Is Non-Negotiable


Airbnb guests expect hotel-level cleanliness even in budget listings.

And Airbnb takes this seriously:

  • Consistently low cleanliness ratings can hurt your search ranking

  • It can prevent you from reaching or keeping Superhost status

  • One bad review can undo months of Airbnb optimization work


If you’re serious about Airbnb management whether you’re hosting one unit or scaling professional cleaners are not optional.


This is something we teach early inside our Airbnb coaching program, because it protects your income before anything else.


What Your Airbnb Cleaning Service Must Handle (At Minimum)


A solid Airbnb cleaning service should cover every turnover, without reminders or micromanaging.


Non-negotiable basics:

  • Freshly made beds with clean linens

  • Full bathroom sanitation (toilets, showers, sinks)

  • Dishes cleaned and put away

  • Trash and recycling removed

  • Floors vacuumed and mopped

  • Counters, switches, remotes, and handles wiped down


If a cleaner can’t consistently deliver this, keep looking.


Extra Services That Separate “Okay” from “Five-Star”


The best cleaners don’t just clean, they protect your business.


Look for teams that can also:

  • Flag and photograph damages after checkout

  • Report low inventory (toilet paper, coffee, soap)

  • Handle monthly deep cleans

  • Wash and rotate linens

  • Communicate quickly if something looks off


At BNB Guardians, we teach hosts to treat cleaners like key team members, not vendors. The right relationship saves you thousands long-term.


Where to Find Reliable Airbnb Cleaners


There’s no single “best” place, but these are proven options:


Platforms & directories:

  • TurnoverBnB

  • TIDY

  • Thumbtack

  • Yelp

  • Handy

  • HomeAdvisor


Local options:

  • Ask other Airbnb hosts in Facebook groups

  • Get referrals from property managers

  • Ask current cleaners for backup recommendations


If you’re managing remotely, this step is critical. Strong cleaners are the backbone of hands-off Airbnb management.


Questions You MUST Ask Before Hiring Cleaners


Before you commit, ask these directly:

  1. Do you have short-term rental experience?Airbnb turnovers are different from residential cleaning.

  2. How much notice do you need?Same-day turnovers happen — they must be ready.

  3. Do you charge flat rate or hourly?Flat rates are easier to budget and scale.

  4. Who supplies cleaning products?Most professional hosts provide supplies in bulk.

  5. Can you document damage or missing items?Photos protect you during Airbnb claims.

  6. Do you have backup cleaners?One-person operations are risky.


We walk through this exact vetting process step-by-step inside our Airbnb Super Host Academy so new hosts don’t learn the hard way.


How to Automate Airbnb Cleaning with Guesty


Once you’ve hired the right team, automation is the real win.


Using Guesty, you can:

  • Automatically schedule cleanings after each checkout

  • Share live turnover calendars with cleaners

  • Send reminders without manual texting

  • Avoid missed cleans or double bookings

  • Scale without burning out


This is core to our Airbnb strategy at BNB Guardians:

systems first, stress last.


The Bottom Line: Cleanings Make or Break Your Airbnb


You can have:

  • Perfect Airbnb pricing

  • Great photos

  • Strong Airbnb SEO


…but if your cleaner fails once, guests remember that.


A reliable Airbnb cleaning service:

  • Protects your reviews

  • Improves your ranking

  • Frees up your time

  • Makes scaling possible


If you want help setting this up the right way from cleaner vetting to Guesty workflows, that’s exactly what we do inside our Airbnb coaching program.


👉 Need help with Airbnb?

Join our Airbnb Superhost Academy community or book a strategy call with BNB Guardians and let’s build systems that actually scale.

 
 
 

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