Service: Check-in/out

  • Check-in / Check-out Cleaning

    A proper check-in/check-out clean is what separates five-star reviews from complaints about dirty kitchens. SAM cleaners on the Costa del Sol are experienced with holiday rental standards — they know what guests notice and what platforms like Airbnb and Booking.com flag in reviews.

    What a check-in/check-out clean covers

    • Full property clean between guest stays
    • Linen and towel change
    • Kitchen and bathroom to hospitality standard
    • Rubbish removal, recycling sorted
    • Restock of welcome essentials (on request)
    • Photo report confirming completion
    • Damage or issue flagged to the owner immediately

    Pricing

    Check-in/check-out cleans are priced per visit based on property size. A one-bedroom apartment is typically €45–€70; a three-bedroom villa €100–€180. Post your job on SAM for current local quotes.

    Frequently asked questions

    How much notice does a cleaner need?
    Most SAM cleaners ask for at least 24 hours’ notice, though same-day bookings are possible outside peak season.

    What if there’s damage after a guest?
    Your cleaner will photograph anything unusual and flag it before the next guest arrives — giving you time to report it to the platform or your insurance.

    Can I set up automatic turnovers around my booking calendar?
    Not yet automatically, but you can post recurring jobs on SAM and a trusted cleaner will confirm each one as your calendar fills up.

    Post a check-in/out cleaning job

  • Airbnb cleaning between guests: the complete turnaround guide

    The gap between one guest checking out and the next checking in is often just a few hours. In that window, your property needs to go from lived-in to hotel-ready. Get it right consistently and guests notice. Get it wrong once and they’ll mention it in the review.

    What a turnaround clean should cover

    A proper Airbnb turnaround is more than a quick hoover. At minimum it should include: all bed linen stripped and replaced, all bathrooms disinfected, the kitchen cleaned including hob and oven, floors vacuumed and mopped, bins emptied, and the property restocked with essentials (toilet paper, washing-up liquid, bin bags). Any damage or missing items should be noted and reported before the next guests arrive.

    Timing and logistics

    A standard two-bedroom Airbnb takes 2.5–3 hours to turn around properly. If you have same-day checkout and check-in, confirm the turnaround time is realistic before accepting the booking. A 10:00 checkout and 12:00 check-in with a linen change is tight. Give your cleaner enough time to do the job properly.

    Linen: if you don’t have a washing machine on-site, use a linen hire service. Fresh sets delivered before each clean remove a major bottleneck from the turnaround process.

    Handing it off completely

    The cleanest setup for a remote Airbnb owner is a dedicated cleaner who has keyholder access, knows the property, and handles the turnaround automatically after each checkout. They message you when it’s done, send photos, and flag anything that needs attention. You don’t need to coordinate each clean individually.

    SAM cleaners in Marbella and across the Costa del Sol can work to this arrangement. Post a job and explain what you need — many cleaners are experienced with Airbnb properties and understand the requirements.

  • Check-in / check-out cleaning for holiday rentals in Spain

    For holiday rental owners in Spain, check-in and check-out cleaning is the operational heartbeat of the business. Get it wrong — late, rushed, or incomplete — and you’ll see it in your reviews. Get it right, consistently, and guests notice.

    What check-out cleaning involves

    After a guest leaves, the property needs to be returned to guest-ready condition. This means: stripping and replacing all linen, cleaning all bathrooms and the kitchen, vacuuming and mopping, emptying bins, restocking supplies, and a final check for damage or left items. The cleaner should also note anything that needs reporting before the next guests arrive.

    What check-in preparation involves

    Check-in prep usually happens at the tail end of the turnaround clean, or as a brief second visit: confirm the property is guest-ready, put out fresh welcome items (if you provide them), leave keys in the agreed location, and send a confirmation to the owner or property manager.

    Timing

    The most common pressure point is same-day turnarounds. If guests check out at 10:00 and new guests arrive at 14:00, you have four hours. A two-bedroom apartment takes 2.5–3 hours to clean properly with a linen change. That’s workable but tight — make sure your cleaner knows the window upfront.

    Photo reports

    Ask your cleaner for a photo report after each turnaround. A set of photos showing the cleaned rooms, made beds, and stocked bathrooms gives you confirmation without being there — and a record if any damage is disputed.