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AIRBNB & HOLIDAY RENTAL CLEANING
YOU HANDLE THE BOOKINGS. WE’LL HANDLE THE TURNOVERS
Airbnb cleaning isn’t the same as cleaning a home. There are check-in times to meet, linen to manage, consumables to restock, beds to present properly and dozens of small details guests notice immediately. HouseKept manages the turnover from one guest to the next.
What’s included
Full Property Turnover & Clean
Before & After Photos
Property Damage & Maintenance Report
Linen Change
Bin Management
Consumable Refill
Guest-Ready Presentation
Automated Booking Integration
Optional add-ons
Professional Linen Hire
Fresh, hotel-grade linen supplied and rotated for every turnover.
Consumable Management & Purchasing
We track, restock and purchase guest consumables so you never run short.
Deep Cleaning
A periodic deeper clean to keep the property presenting at its best.
Carpet Cleaning
Professional carpet cleaning scheduled around your bookings.
Window Cleaning
Streak-free windows, inside and out where accessible.
Airbnb Cleaning Pricing
All prices include GST. Saturday +25%, Sunday +50%, public holidays +100%, on the cleaning price only. Linen is extra, charged per bed. Extra time is $25 per 15 minutes per cleaner. Managing 8 or more turnovers a month? Ask about partner rates.
Linen Pack Pricing
| Linen Packs | Price Inc GST | Included |
|---|---|---|
| Bath Pack | $24.20 | 2 Towels, 2 Hand Towels, 2 Face Washers, 2 Bath Mats, 2 Tea Towels |
| King Pack | $48.40 | 1 Duvet Cover, 1 Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat Sheet, 2 Pillow Cases, 2 Bath Towels |
| Queen Pack | $46.20 | 1 Duvet Cover, 1 Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat Sheet, 2 Pillow Cases, 2 Bath Towels |
| Single Pack | $36.30 | 1 Duvet Cover, 1 Fitted Sheet, 1 Flat Sheet, 1 Pillow Cases, 1 Bath Towel |
HOW IT WORKS — AIRBNB ONBOARDING
01
Sign up with HouseKept
Tell us about the property, location, booking volume and requirements. HouseKept confirms servicing availability and scope.
02
Link your bookings
Connect Airbnb, a compatible PMS or approved calendar feed with HouseKept so upcoming departures can feed into scheduling.
03
Choose your linen setup
Choose HouseKept Professional Linen Hire or your own linen. Record bed configurations, room requirements and quantities.
04
Setup consumables
Confirm what guests should receive, presentation quantity, backup stock, replenishment process and any property-specific requirements.
05
Property Onboarding and Walkthrough
HouseKept completes a detailed property onboarding before go-live, capturing entry instructions, linen requirements, cleaning checklist, consumable and bin locations, appliance instructions, maintenance issues, and emergency/escalation contacts.
06
Go Live
Once onboarding is complete, the property goes live in the HouseKept workflow and upcoming bookings/departures drive the turnover schedule.
07
HouseKept Takes Over the Turnover
Depending on the package, HouseKept manages guest-ready turnovers, cleaning, bed presentation, linen management, used-linen removal, consumable replenishment, photos, issue reporting, presentation checks and final quality control.
Our Comprehensive Airbnb Cleaning Checklist
Entrance
- Empty bins
- Check letter box, forward mail*
- Spot clean sills around entrance way
- Check keys
- Sweep & make free of rubbish & leaves paths & verandah
- Check/remove any cobwebs around eves & front door
- Windows/Glass Doors – check for marks & clean
Living Areas
- Check TVs and remotes
- Wipe & disinfect coffee tables/TV units
- Check under the lounge chairs and vacuum
- Dust window sills and clean windows*
- Fluff lounge cushions and vac under as needed
- Wipe & disinfect dining table & chairs
- Vacuum and/or mop floors
Kitchen
- Clean in/out/under coffee machine, empty water reserve
- Empty any ice trays and refill
- Clean the toaster and de crumb it
- Throw out any items left in fridge & pantry except supplies
- Empty/wipe the kettle over
- Clean fridge & freezer (in/out/wipe the top)*
- Guest ready grill and oven clean*
- Clean and disinfect sink, clear drain
- Clean microwave (in/out/top/inside roof)*
- Clean cutlery, dinnerware & glasses as needed
- Clean kitchen tidy bin & replace liner
- Empty and wipe out dishwasher – clear drain
- Vacuum and/or mop floors
- Wipe and disinfect benches, pantry and cupboards
- Clean crumbs out of cutlery drawers & disinfect
- Keep pots and pans organised and ensure they are clean
- Top up supplies – as per Housekept checklist.
Bedrooms
- Replace sheets, pillowcases and doona cover
- Check and clean bedside tables & drawers
- Present towels on bed
- Check pillows & replace protectors & pillows if required
- Check window sills are clean
- Check and change mattress protector if necessary*
- Check all lights work including overhead and lamps
- Curtains are on hooks & tied back, blinds all working & neat
- Check under beds and vacuum
- Check in wardrobes wipe inside and out
- Check spare blankets are out
- Vacuum and/or mop floors
Bathrooms & Laundries
- Clean and disinfect sinks, benches, vanities & shelves
- Clean and disinfect toilet inside & out
- Clean and disinfect toilet brush
- Remove rubbish and replace bin liner
- Clean shower and bath tub
- Refill and present toilet paper (folded like a 5-star hotel)
- Check washer & dryer (wipe down as needed)
- Sink and basket cleaned and disinfected
- Check that host provided cleaning supplies (such as mop, bucket, broom etc) are clean & usable
- Vacuum and mop floors
- Top up supplies - as per checklists
Outdoor Areas
- Stack fireplace (matches and starters) and check firewood, if needed
- Ensure umbrella and furniture are covered or put away, if required*
- Clean BBQ and check gas bottles (2x bottles should be present: 1 at BBQ, 1 full spare)
- Ensure attached deck/entertaining area is clear of rubbish
- Remove cobwebs – check eves and lighting
- Dog mess – pick up*
- Check spas & pools, spotting cleaning droppings if safely available and reporting issues
- Wipe down outdoor furniture
- Top up supplies - as per checklists.
Last but Not Least
- Complete Before and After Photos
- Complete Consumable Report
- Stock Consumables
- Take council rubbish bins out when our cleans coincide with rubbish day
- Turn off lights and a/c
- Lock all doors & windows that we have opened
- Put back key in lockbox
- Return used/dirty linen
- Report any damage or issues to you and provide a cleaning report if requested
Why Airbnb Hosts choose HouseKept
Employed Cleaners
All our cleaners are employees, not subcontractors, so the standard stays the same from turnover to turnover.
Insured and Professional
We're insured, and we service some of the biggest Airbnb portfolios on the South Coast.
Ready to book?
Don’t wait until your guest arrive, and it's too late.
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Airbnb and holiday rental cleaning across the Shoalhaven, Illawarra and Sydney
Holiday homes and short-stay apartments need turnovers that fit around guest check-out and check-in. It’s where Housekept started, and we now look after short-stay properties across three regions.
Airbnb cleaning in the Shoalhaven
Holiday houses around Jervis Bay, Huskisson, Vincentia, Berry and the south coast, turned around between guests.
- Huskisson
- Vincentia
- Jervis Bay
- Callala Bay
- Culburra Beach
- Berry
- Mollymook
- Ulladulla
Airbnb cleaning in the Illawarra
Beachside and escarpment rentals from Kiama and Gerringong to Thirroul and Wollongong.
- Kiama
- Gerringong
- Shellharbour
- Shell Cove
- Wollongong
- Thirroul
- Bulli
- Helensburgh
Airbnb cleaning in Sydney
Apartments and houses across the CBD, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West and beyond.
- Sydney CBD
- Pyrmont
- Surry Hills
- Bondi
- Manly
- Newtown
- North Sydney
- Parramatta
Not sure we cover your property? See every suburb on our service areas page.