Airbnb Cleaning Supplies Checklist (Complete Par List)

A well-stocked Airbnb turns over faster, gets cleaner, and earns better reviews than one where the cleaner has to make do. The investment in supplies is small — often under $300 to outfit a property completely — and the operational payoff is large.

This is the supply list our turnover crews want to see when they arrive at a Chattanooga short-term rental. Hosts who match it consistently see faster turns and fewer "cleanliness" notes in reviews.

The two-tier system: guest supplies vs cleaner supplies

Run two separate stockpiles. Guest supplies live in the visible parts of the property — bathrooms, kitchen, laundry. Cleaner supplies live in a locked closet, a locked cabinet, or a labeled bin the cleaner can access but the guest cannot.

Mixing the two is the single most common mistake new hosts make. Guests use the cleaner's supplies, the cleaner arrives short, and the turn slips.

Guest supplies

Bathroom (per bathroom)

• Hand soap at the sink — refill bottle, not a tiny travel size
• Body wash, shampoo, and conditioner in the shower — pump bottles, not amenity sachets
• Bath towels (2 per advertised guest)
• Hand towels (2)
• Washcloths (2 per guest)
• Toilet paper — minimum 4 rolls, even for a single-night stay
• Q-tips and cotton rounds in a small container
• A small wastebasket with a fresh liner
• Hairdryer mounted or in the vanity
• Plunger discreetly placed

Kitchen

• Dish soap and dishwasher pods (10+ pods minimum)
• Hand soap at the sink
• Paper towels (2 rolls)
• Trash bags sized to the kitchen can (10+ in the cabinet under the sink)
• Coffee, filters, and a few sugar/sweetener packets
• Tea bag selection
• Salt, pepper, and basic cooking oil
• Dish towels (2) and dish cloths (4)
• Sponge or scrub brush — replaced every turn

Living areas and bedrooms

• Box of tissues in each bedroom and one in the main living area
• Lint roller for guests with pet allergies
• Phone chargers — iPhone and USB-C — in nightstand drawers
• Reading light at each side of every bed
• Small wastebasket in each bedroom

Laundry

• Laundry pods or detergent (in a sealed container)
• Dryer sheets
• Iron and a small ironing board
• Stain stick or pre-treatment spray

Cleaner supplies (kept locked or labeled "staff only")

Linens (par stock — three sets minimum per bed and bath)

• Three sets of sheets per bed (one on the bed, one in the wash, one in reserve)
• Three sets of pillowcases per pillow
• Three sets of bath towels per advertised guest
• Two duvet covers or comforter covers per bed
• Two mattress protectors per bed
• Two pillow protectors per pillow
• Two bath mats per bathroom
• Six kitchen towels and twelve dish cloths in rotation

Three sets is the minimum that lets a turnover proceed without waiting for laundry to finish. Two sets fails as soon as one set is damaged or stained.

Cleaning chemicals

• All-purpose cleaner
• Bathroom-safe disinfectant
• Glass cleaner
• Stainless steel polish
• Floor cleaner matched to the floor type (wood, tile, LVP — each is different)
• Toilet bowl cleaner
• Oven cleaner (kept for monthly deep turnovers)
• Mildew remover (kept for monthly deep turnovers)

Cleaning equipment

• Vacuum with a HEPA filter and a hose attachment
• Mop with washable pads
• Caddy of microfiber cloths — at least 24 in rotation
• Toilet brush — replaced every six months
• Grout brush
• Scrub brushes in two sizes
• Step stool
• Roll of contractor trash bags for outdoor and large pickups

Consumables stocked for restock during turn

• Toilet paper case (multi-pack)
• Paper towel case
• Kitchen trash bag case
• Bathroom trash liner case
• Dish pod refills
• Dishwasher pod refills
• Laundry pod refills
• Refill bottles of body wash, shampoo, conditioner, hand soap
• Coffee, filters, tea, sweeteners

Maintenance items every property should have

• Spare HVAC filter (correct size)
• Spare light bulbs (correct wattage for fixtures)
• Smoke detector batteries
• Spare remote batteries
• Basic tool kit — screwdriver, hex wrenches, hammer, tape measure
• Plunger and a small drain snake
• Carbon monoxide detector (required for any rental with gas appliances)
• Fire extinguisher (required in most municipalities and good practice everywhere)
• First-aid kit

The Chattanooga-specific additions

• A small dehumidifier for summer turns in older homes on the North Shore, in St. Elmo, and downtown. Humidity here can push mildew into caulk and grout fast.
• Pollen-rated HVAC filters through spring. The standard fiberglass filter is overwhelmed by mid-April pollen in most of the area.
• Insect spray for the porch and a citronella candle for summer evenings. Both extend how guests use the outdoor space, which shows up in reviews.
• Mountain-route guidance printed in the welcome book if the property is on Signal or Lookout Mountain. Saves a 1 a.m. text message about GPS confusion.

How to stock without overspending

• Buy in cases, not in retail packs. Toilet paper, trash bags, and dish pods cost 40–60% less by the case.
• Use refill bottles for body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and hand soap. Amenity-sized bottles are expensive and create waste.
• Standardize on one brand per category so the cleaner does not get confused mid-turn.
• Label every storage location clearly. Your cleaner should not have to ask where anything lives.
• Audit supplies monthly — most underspends come from running out, not from buying too much.

Putting the list to work

Walk your property with this checklist once and you will know exactly where you are short. Most hosts discover they are missing par stock on linens and over-buying on amenity bottles.

For turnovers handled by a crew that knows the supply playbook, see our Airbnb turnover cleaning service or request a quote with your property address and bedroom count.