Airbnb is clear about the baseline. Its ground rules for hosts say to clean between every stay: do the laundry, take out the trash, vacuum or sweep, and wipe down surfaces. Knowing that is easy. Getting it done the same way every time is harder, especially with an 11 a.m. checkout and a 3 p.m. arrival. This checklist is written for vacation rental condos and villas in Punta Cana, Cap Cana, and Bávaro. Copy it, adapt it to your unit, and send it to your cleaner.
Before the clean starts
A good turnover starts before anyone opens the door. These checks prevent half the problems:
- Confirm checkout time and the next guest's arrival on the calendar. If Airbnb and Booking.com are synced, even better.
- Know whether it is a long stay or a same-day turnover, because the time window is not the same.
- Have the clean set of sheets and towels ready before stripping the dirty one.
- Read the last guest's notes: anything broken, missing, or complained about.
Bedrooms and beds
The bed is the first thing a guest looks at and the first thing they photograph. Airbnb's cleaning guide for hosts suggests stripping the beds first so laundry does not hold up everything else.
- Strip sheets, pillowcases, and towels before anything else.
- Check the mattress and protector for stains or damp.
- Make the bed with clean, stain-free linen and lint-roll where needed.
- Check under the bed, in drawers, and in the closet for left-behind items.
- Wipe nightstands, lamps, and remotes.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms are where shortcuts show. One hair in the shower is enough for a bad review.
- Clean and disinfect the toilet, sink, and shower or tub.
- Clear hair from the drain.
- Polish mirrors and fixtures until there are no water spots.
- Restock toilet paper, soap, shampoo, and whatever else you offer.
- Hang or fold fresh towels the same way every time.
Kitchen and living areas
The kitchen tells a guest whether the place was really cleaned or just tidied.
- Wash and put away dishes, pots, and utensils.
- Empty the fridge of the last guest's food and wipe it inside.
- Clean the stove, microwave, coffee maker, and countertops.
- Take out all the trash in the unit, not just the kitchen bin.
- Wipe remotes, handles, and light switches.
- Sweep and mop last, as Airbnb suggests, to catch what fell.
What a beach condo adds
A unit near the ocean gets dirty differently. The LAUNDET site names humidity, salt air, and sunscreen among the things that wear sheets and towels down fast. Add sand, and all of it shows up across the rest of the unit too.
- Sand: sweep the balcony, entry, and under furniture. Shake out rugs and cushions.
- Humidity: air the unit out or run the AC long enough, and check walls, shower curtains, and closets for mildew or musty smells.
- Salt air: wipe sliding doors, railings, and balcony glass.
- Sunscreen: check towels, sheets, and cushion covers for yellow marks.
- AC: confirm it cools and note if the filter needs cleaning.
- Power and water: if the unit has a backup inverter or the building has a generator, confirm it works, and restock drinking water if you provide it.
Sheets and towels: the step that holds everything up
Washing, drying, and folding inside the unit is what eats the most time on a turnover. If the dryer is slow or the day is humid, your cleaner ends up making the bed with sheets that are not fully dry.
In the LAUNDET pilot, the plan is to take that step out of the apartment. Hotel-grade sheets and towels would rotate inside the subscription, and the cleaner would swap them at the lobby locker or common-area locker. The first ones arrive before the end of 2026. If you are still weighing whether to buy linen or subscribe, read Airbnb sheets and towels in Punta Cana: buy them or subscribe.
Closing and reporting
If it is not reported, it did not happen, especially when the owner lives abroad.
- Photograph every bedroom, bathroom, the kitchen, and the balcony when done.
- Report damage, missing items, and anything that needs restocking.
- Turn off lights and AC, close windows and the balcony door.
- Confirm lock-up and leave keys or codes as agreed.
Using this checklist with your cleaner
A checklist only works if it is used the same way every time. Airbnb suggests running through the cleaning process once yourself before handing it off, so you know exactly what the job involves. If you are not in Punta Cana, walk through it with someone you trust over a video call.
- Adapt the list to your unit: number of beds, balcony, washer, and whatever you provide guests.
- Ask for photos from the same angles each time, so one turnover can be compared with the next.
- Agree on what gets reported on WhatsApp right away and what can wait.
- Review the list with your cleaner from time to time and drop what does not apply.
How this fits LAUNDET's cleaning
LAUNDET's turnover cleaning runs from an Airbnb, Booking.com, or PMS calendar. The pilot also plans a cleaner network, a photo checklist, and a backup network. It is billed per turn, separate from the subscription, and has no published rate.
The subscription, from $179 per unit per month, covers laundry for up to 12 turnovers, hotel-grade sheets and towels, the locker, and alerts. The breakdown is in how much Airbnb laundry costs in Punta Cana. The 2026 pilot covers Punta Cana, Cap Cana, and Bávaro.