The cleanliness standards Airbnb guests expect in 2025
Cleaning is the operational heart of every short-term rental. Impeccable cleanliness is the minimum condition for receiving positive reviews, achieving Superhost status and maintaining high occupancy. An apartment with a few stains in the bathroom or hair on the floor can destroy years of work in a single one-star review.
The cleaning standards required by Airbnb
Airbnb has introduced the Advanced Cleaning Program with precise standards that hosts are invited to respect. The critical points that guests almost always check: bathroom (taps, shower cubicle, mirror, toilet), kitchen (hob, oven and microwave interior, surfaces), linens (sheets and towels without stains or hair), floors (no visible dirt and dust), and odors (no smell of smoke or humidity). A single critical point not respected almost always leads to a negative mention in a review.
How to organize the cleaning service
Managing the cleaning yourself quickly becomes unsustainable if you have multiple bookings close together. The options are: do it all yourself (only works for 1-2 stays per week); rely on trusted collaborators (requires selection, training, coordination and management); or rely on a property manager who includes cleaning in the service. The cost of the cleaning service - often charged as a cleaning fee to the guest - is not an additional cost but a pass-through: the guest pays, the manager organizes.
Linen: the choice that makes the difference
Invest in quality linens: sheets with at least 200 thread count cotton, soft, fluffy towels, extra blankets for cold seasons. Always provide at least three complete sets for each bed: one in use, one in the laundry, one in reserve. White or ivory linens are preferable because they can be washed at a high temperature, last longer and communicate professionalism in the photos.
How to organize the cleaning service between one stay and another
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