Service: Short-term Rental

  • Short-term Rental Cleaning

    Running a short-term rental on the Costa del Sol means your property needs to be guest-ready every time — often within a few hours of checkout. SAM connects Airbnb hosts and holiday rental owners with cleaners who understand rental turnovers: tight windows, specific checklists, linen changes, and the standard guests actually expect.

    What’s included in a rental turnover clean

    • Full clean of all rooms to guest-ready standard
    • Linen change and bed-making (if linen provided)
    • Kitchen reset — dishes, surfaces, appliances
    • Bathroom sanitisation
    • Rubbish removal and restocking of consumables (on request)
    • Photo report sent to you on completion

    Pricing

    Rental turnover pricing depends on property size and location. A typical two-bedroom apartment turnover costs €60–€100. Post your job on SAM to get quotes from cleaners in your area.

    Frequently asked questions

    Can I schedule turnovers in advance around my booking calendar?
    Yes. Post recurring jobs or individual turnovers as far ahead as you like. Cleaners will confirm availability and you’ll get a notification when the job is done.

    What happens if a guest checks out late?
    Communicate directly with your cleaner through SAM — most are flexible if given notice.

    Do you provide cleaning for Airbnb properties across the whole Costa del Sol?
    Yes. SAM has cleaners in Marbella, Málaga, Estepona, Fuengirola, Benalmádena, and the surrounding areas.

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  • Short-term rental cleaning checklist: what Airbnb hosts in Spain need to know

    A poorly cleaned property gets a three-star review. A well-cleaned one gets five stars and a rebooking. If you’re managing a short-term rental in Spain — whether in Marbella, Málaga, or anywhere on the Costa del Sol — this is the checklist your cleaner should be working to.

    The full turnaround checklist

    Bedrooms

    • Strip and replace all bed linen
    • Dust all surfaces including behind headboards
    • Vacuum mattress if no protector is used
    • Check under beds and in wardrobes for left items
    • Wipe light switches and door handles

    Bathrooms

    • Disinfect toilet, seat, and flush handle
    • Clean and descale shower screen or bath
    • Wipe sink, taps, and mirror
    • Replace or restock toiletries and toilet paper
    • Empty bins and replace liners

    Kitchen

    • Clean hob, oven, and extractor
    • Wipe all worktops and cupboard fronts
    • Check fridge for left food — discard and wipe
    • Run dishwasher or hand-wash and dry all crockery
    • Restock washing-up liquid, sponge, and bin bags

    Living areas and terrace

    • Vacuum sofas and rugs
    • Wipe all hard surfaces, TV, and remotes
    • Check for left belongings
    • Sweep or mop the terrace
    • Wipe outdoor furniture

    Photo reports: why they matter

    If you’re managing your rental remotely, a photo report from your cleaner after each turnaround is one of the most valuable things you can ask for. It shows the property is guest-ready, flags any damage before the next guests arrive, and creates a record you can use if there’s ever a dispute.

    SAM cleaners can provide photo reports as part of their service. Ask for it when you post the job.

    How long does a turnaround take?

    A standard two-bedroom apartment with a same-day turnaround (checkout at 11:00, check-in at 15:00) takes around 2.5–3 hours for an experienced cleaner. Factor in extra time for linen changes if you don’t have a laundry on-site — or use a linen hire service and have fresh sets delivered.

  • 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.

  • How to write an Airbnb listing that mentions professional cleaning

    Cleanliness is consistently the most-mentioned factor in Airbnb reviews — both positively and negatively. If you have a professional cleaning service handling your turnarounds, telling guests about it in your listing is a straightforward way to set expectations and build confidence before they book.

    What to say — and what to avoid

    Be specific rather than vague. “Professionally cleaned” is better than nothing, but “professionally cleaned between every stay with a photo report” tells the guest something meaningful. Avoid terms like “spotless” or “immaculate” — guests will hold you to those adjectives if one thing is out of place.

    Good examples:

    • “Professionally cleaned between every stay by a vetted local cleaning team.”
    • “Fresh linen and towels provided for every booking.”
    • “Photo reports taken after every clean — if something isn’t right, we’ll know before you arrive.”

    Where in the listing to mention it

    Include it in the property description — near the top, alongside other practical details. The “Other things to note” section is also a good place to mention specifics like linen, checkout cleaning, and any property care expectations you have of guests.

    Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning program

    If your cleaner follows Airbnb’s enhanced cleaning protocol and you qualify for the certification, display it on your listing. Even without the formal certification, mentioning that your cleaning team works to a defined checklist adds credibility.

  • Post-summer deep clean: what holiday rental owners need to do in September

    August is over. Your last guests have checked out. And your property has been turned around 15 times since June. Now is the time to do a proper reset — not just another turnaround, but a thorough deep clean and property check that sets things up properly for the quieter months ahead.

    Why September matters

    After a heavy summer of short lets, properties accumulate wear that a standard turnaround doesn’t address. Grout gets stained. Ovens get caked. Mattresses get compressed. Sun cream gets on soft furnishings. Taps and shower screens get scaled. A post-season deep clean sorts all of this before it becomes a permanent problem — or a reason for a bad review from an autumn guest.

    What a post-summer deep clean covers

    • Full kitchen deep clean including inside oven, extractor, and all cupboards
    • Bathroom deep clean: descale shower screens, re-grout if needed, replace worn sealant
    • Wash all soft furnishings: sofa cushion covers, curtains, throws
    • Clean all exterior shutters and window tracks
    • Deep clean terrace and outdoor furniture
    • Check and clean AC filters before switching to heating mode

    Other September tasks

    Check your inventory — note anything broken, missing, or worn that needs replacing before next summer. Review your listing photos — if you took better photos this summer when the property was full of light, update them. And if you’re closing the property for winter, arrange a monthly check visit to keep on top of any issues before they compound.