What is Turnover Cleaning?
Turnover cleaning is quick, thorough cleaning between guests or tenants, commonly used for Airbnb, holiday lets, and short-term rental properties.
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Definition
Turnover cleaning (also called changeover cleaning) is the cleaning performed between one guest or tenant leaving and the next one arriving. It is designed to be thorough yet quick, preparing the property to welcome the next occupant.
Where turnover cleaning is used
- •Airbnb and Booking.com properties
- •Holiday lets and vacation rentals
- •Serviced apartments
- •Short-term corporate lets
- •HMO room turnovers
- •Student accommodation between terms
What turnover cleaning costs
A turnover clean in Derby costs £50 to £125 and takes 2 to 5 hours, charged at £25 per hour with products and linen handling included. A one-bed apartment between guests is usually 2 hours; a three-bed holiday let with full linen change is 4 to 5.
- One-bed apartment between guests: 2 hours, £50
- Two-bed property: 3 hours, £75
- Three-bed house or holiday let: 4 to 5 hours, £100 to £125
- Same-day turnarounds between a 10am checkout and a 3pm check-in
- Regular hosts are invoiced monthly rather than per clean
What turnover cleaning includes
- Stripping and remaking beds with fresh linen
- Replacing towels and toiletries
- Full bathroom cleaning and sanitisation
- Kitchen cleaning including washing dishes
- Vacuuming and mopping throughout
- Dusting surfaces and clearing personal items
- Emptying bins and restocking supplies
- General presentation and welcome setup
The goal is to make the property feel fresh and welcoming, as if no one has stayed there before.
Working to tight timelines
Turnover cleaning often happens in a narrow window between checkout and check-in times. A guest might leave at 11am with the next arriving at 3pm, giving just 4 hours to clean and reset.
This requires efficiency and reliability. Hosts need cleaners who turn up on time, complete the work thoroughly, and communicate if any issues arise.
We offer same-day turnover cleaning for Airbnb and short-let hosts in Derby, working around your booking schedule.
Turnover cleaning: common questions
How much does turnover cleaning cost?
Turnover cleaning in Derby costs £50 to £125 at £25 per hour. A one-bed apartment between guests takes about 2 hours, a two-bed 3 hours, and a three-bed holiday let 4 to 5 hours including a full linen change.
How long does a turnover clean take?
Two to five hours depending on size. Between a 10am checkout and a 3pm check-in there is normally enough time for a full turnover, and we send a team of two where the window is tight.
What is the difference between turnover cleaning and end of tenancy cleaning?
Turnover cleaning happens repeatedly between short stays and includes linen, towels and restocking. End of tenancy cleaning happens once at the end of a long let, is deeper, and is measured against the check-in inventory rather than guest presentation.
Do you provide the linen and towels for a turnover clean?
We change and remake beds with linen you supply and store on site. We do not run a laundry service, so most hosts keep two or three sets in rotation and we swap them each turnover.
Can you do same-day turnovers between guests?
Yes. Same-day turnovers are the standard booking for short-let hosts in Derby. We work 9am to 9pm seven days a week and schedule around your checkout and check-in times.
Have questions?
We are happy to help. Call us or send an enquiry and we will get back to you.