Cleaning & Turnovers

Not all Airbnbs are professionally cleaned, but they should be. This post explains why professional cleaning matters, how it differs from domestic cleaning, and what guests really expect. With insights from over 2,000 guest reviews and a look at how Red Kite Hosts handles cleaning across all the homes we manage, this guide is a must-read for anyone thinking of letting their property on Airbnb.

This guide explains how often you should deep clean your holiday cottage, what’s included in a proper deep clean, and why it matters. Drawing on our’ experience managing 100+ properties, it outlines the difference between regular changeovers and deep cleans, provides a cost benchmark based on property size, and shows how we handle the entire process for you — from scheduling and housekeeping coordination to quality tracking via Breezeway.

Keeping an Airbnb guest-ready takes more than a standard clean. Discover what makes short-term rental cleaning different, the key details to never miss, and how professional cleaners protect your reviews and property.

Want better Airbnb reviews? Discover how professional changeover cleaning, handled by dedicated short-term rental cleaners, increases your review ratings, improves guest satisfaction, and boosts your income.