An Airbnb cleaning service resets your rental to the same guest-ready standard after every stay: fresh linens, sanitized bathroom and kitchen, clean floors, and the unit staged the way your listing photos show it. In Miami, what decides guest reviews is usually sand, musty smells from humidity, balcony glass, and whether the clean fits inside a tight check-out-to-check-in window.
This guide covers what a turnover clean should include, what costs extra, what’s different about hosting in South Florida, and what to ask before you hire anyone, including us.
What a turnover clean covers
A turnover isn’t a deep clean. It’s a fast, repeatable reset of everything a guest touches. Whoever cleans for you, agree on a written checklist. A solid one covers:
Bedrooms and living areas
- Strip and remake beds with fresh linens (yours or supplied through a laundry add-on)
- Dust surfaces, wipe mirrors and TV screens, and check under beds and sofa cushions for items left behind
- Vacuum and mop floors
Kitchen
- Wipe counters, stovetop, sink and appliance fronts, and clean out the microwave
- Check the fridge for food left behind
- Reset dishes and cookware the way your listing expects
Bathrooms
- Clean and sanitize the toilet, sink, shower and tub
- Remove hair from drains, shower walls and floors. Guests notice it right away.
- Put out fresh towels and polish mirrors and fixtures
What’s included vs. what’s an add-on
Hosts are often surprised by this, so here is how it works with us. Our base Airbnb and vacation-rental cleaning is the cleaning itself. These are optional paid add-ons, not part of the base clean:
- Laundry: washing guest linens and towels
- Dishes: washing and putting away what guests left
- Trash-out
- Restocking: toiletries and basics you supply
We also clean extended-stay and mid-stay rentals. Airbnb and extended-stay pricing is custom because unit size, turnover frequency and add-ons vary so much. Call to discuss it.
What’s different about hosting in Miami
Sand gets everywhere
Beach guests bring sand into beds, sofa cushions, shower drains and sliding-door tracks. A good turnover in a beach-area unit includes vacuuming the door tracks and under cushions, and shaking out or vacuuming any entry mats. Guests notice sand in the sheets immediately.
Humidity and “musty” reviews
A unit that sits closed with the AC off between bookings can start to smell stale, and guests notice it the moment they open the door. Keep the AC running at a moderate setting between stays, and make sure towels and bath mats are fully dry before they go back in the closet. Damp linens in a humid closet are a common source of that smell.
Balconies and salt air
Waterfront and high-rise units collect a salty haze on balcony glass and railings. That’s what guests see in the view they booked for. Wiping balcony glass and the sliding door should be on your turnover list, not left for an occasional deep clean.
Condo building rules
Many Miami condo buildings have their own rules for vendors: registration at the front desk, service-elevator hours, parking. They may have rules about short-term rentals too. Check your association’s requirements and share them with your cleaner in advance, so no one is stuck in the lobby while your check-in clock runs. Our condo and high-rise cleaning guide covers the building-side details.
Peak-season crunches
Big events and snowbird season (roughly November through April) mean back-to-back bookings. Book recurring turnovers ahead of your busiest weeks rather than scrambling for same-day help.
What hosts have told us
One Miami host used us before and after listing her apartment on Airbnb for a month while she traveled, so she didn’t have to coordinate anything in person:
“Used them to clean my apartment prior to and after putting it on Airbnb for the month while away on vacation, and was pleasantly surprised to come back to a spotless apartment and also positive reviews from my renters about the cleanliness. Will definitely use again!”
— Alison, Miami (verified Google review)
Long-term landlords need the same thing between tenants:
“I hired Miami House Cleaning for a cleaning between tenants and was really impressed with the results. They were on time, thorough, and left the place spotless. The team was professional and worked efficiently. Would definitely use them again.”
— Ed, Miami Beach (verified Google review)
You can read more on our customer reviews page.
Questions to ask any Airbnb cleaner before you hire
- What is in the base price, and what are add-ons? Get laundry, dishes, trash-out and restocking priced separately so there are no surprises.
- How do they handle your check-out and check-in times? Share your calendar and confirm they can fit the window.
- Are they insured and are cleaners background-checked?
- Do they bring their own supplies? We do, so you only stock what guests use.
- How do you pay? We take Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit and crypto. We don’t accept cash or checks.
If you host in Broward, our Fort Lauderdale host’s guide covers the county-specific details.
Quick answers
How much does Airbnb cleaning cost in Miami?
For us it’s custom, based on unit size, how often you turn over, and which add-ons you want. Call 754-354-6072 to get a quote.
Is laundry included?
No. Laundry is an optional paid add-on, as are dishes, trash-out and restocking.
Can you clean a unit I’m renting out for a month or more?
Yes. We offer extended-stay and mid-stay cleaning, including a clean before the rental starts and after it ends.
To set up turnovers for your rental, call 754-354-6072 to talk through your calendar and add-ons, or request a free estimate online. New customers who call get 10% off their first clean (phone bookings only).
Written by the Miami House Cleaning team with AI assistance; facts checked against our published services and pricing.