Guide
How to become an Airbnb cleaner
You don't need a big company to clean short-term rentals. You need to be reliable, thorough and easy for hosts to book. Here's how to get started.
Free for independent cleaners · 0% commission · Set your own rates
1. Learn the turnover routine
A turnover is more than a clean. Practice a consistent order — trash and linens first, kitchen and bathrooms, then beds, restocking and a final walkthrough — so you finish on time even in a tight check-out-to-check-in window.
2. Get your supplies and setup
Most cleaners bring their own cleaning products and tools; hosts usually supply linens, towels and guest consumables. Decide whether you'll handle laundry on site or off site, since that affects your time and your price.
- Cleaning products, microfiber cloths, vacuum and mop
- A reliable way to get between properties
- A phone for checklists, photos and messages
3. Check licensing and insurance
Requirements depend on your city and state. Many cleaners register a simple business and carry general liability insurance, which some hosts and property managers ask for. Check with your local licensing office — TurnMyBnb doesn't require a license to create a profile.
4. Price your turnovers
Most STR cleaners set a price per turnover based on bedrooms, plus add-ons for things like hot tubs, extra laundry or same-day rush jobs. Look at the property sizes you want to serve and how long each takes you. Rates vary by market, so there is no single right number.
5. Find your first hosts
Create a free TurnMyBnb profile with your service area, rates and a short bio. Hosts nearby can find you in the Marketplace, and you can browse listed hosts, get alerts when new hosts join your area, and invite hosts you already know.
Create your free cleaner profile
Takes about 10 minutes. 0% commission — you keep 100% of your pay.
Questions cleaners ask
How do I become an Airbnb cleaner?
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Most people start with residential cleaning skills and learn the turnover routine: stripping and remaking beds, laundry, restocking supplies, resetting the home to the host's photos, reporting damage, and finishing inside the window between check-out and the next check-in. Check your local requirements for a business license and consider liability insurance. Then build a profile that shows your service area, experience and rates so hosts can find you.
How much can an Airbnb cleaner make?
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It varies widely. Turnover rates depend on your market, the size of the property, what the job includes (laundry, restocking, hot tubs, pets), how tight the turnaround is, and your experience. Many cleaners price per turnover by bedroom count, with add-ons for extras. TurnMyBnb does not set your prices — you publish your own rates and keep 100% of what hosts pay you.
Can independent cleaners join?
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Yes. Independent cleaners are who the Marketplace was built for. Your profile is free, you set your own rates and schedule, and you choose which jobs to accept.
Does TurnMyBnb charge cleaners a commission?
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No. Cleaners pay 0% commission and keep 100% of their pay. Creating a profile is free for individual cleaners, and there are no per-clean fees. Hosts and cleaning companies pay for their own software subscriptions.