17 Airbnb Cleaning Products You Must Have
Whether you have a separate property or rent out part of your house as an Airbnb listing, these Airbnb cleaning products are essential for saving you time which in return is profit. Over the past 2 years of hosting we have found ways to speed up check-in/check-out cleaning. It all starts with the products you use.
With our Airbnb cleaning products we include all-purpose cleaner, magic eraser, squeegee, 20/80 vinegar to water in a spray bottle, a quality vacuum, Swiffer mop, stain remover, old toothbrush, microfiber cloths, duster, and latex cleaning gloves.
One of our favorite tricks is to carry all our cleaning products in a milk crate. The list of what we use is below and fits perfectly into a crate.
Our Top Recommended Airbnb Cleaning Products:
1. CLR Bath & Kitchen Cleaner
CLR is a powerful foam spray that removes calcium, scale, and discoloration on many appliances, countertops, bathtubs, toilets, sinks, tile, fiberglass, glass and more. We use CLR bath & kitchen in our Airbnb showers and bathtubs.
Instructions: Generously spray CLR on all discolored surfaces and wait the recommended 15 minutes. For showers use an OXO good grips all-purpose scrub brush to scrub between the cracks. Wipe all other surfaces with a microfiber cloth.
We found CLR has a strong scent, which could affect anyone with asthma. Be sure to wear a facemask while cleaning.
2. Mr. Clean Duet Natural Latex Non-Slip Grip Gloves
For us, these gloves are the thickest and most durable. Under scolding hot water you can barely feel the heat which is great for bathroom cleaning. This set comes color-coded (yellow and purple). We use the yellow set for strictly bathroom cleaning and the purple set for general cleaning. We have found the natural latex to hold up in any cleaning situation and against the harshes chemicals.
3. OXO Good Grips Under Appliance Microfiber Duster
A microfiber duster works better than an old school feather duster. With microfibers, you pick up dust compared to a feathered duster where one is simply moving dust from one place to another
We found a microfiber version works better in regards to dusting and trapping dirt. Mix it with a handle and you have the perfect formula for reaching tough spots.
4. Bar Keepers Friend Household Cleaner
For a bleach-free alternative use Bar Keeper on rust, baked-on food, mineral deposits, and other tough stains. Barkeeper has a scratch-resistant formula that helps preserve your furniture and appliances.
We use Bar Keeper as a powdered cleanser specifically to remove any scaling build-up in our Airbnb listings. It’s a great all-purpose cleaner, cleaning porcelain, stovetops, ceramic, copper, brass, fiberglass, Corian, chrome, and aluminum. On top of that, it buffs out the hard watermarks on stainless steel.
5. Magic Eraser – 4 Pack Originals
Magic Erasers are truly magical. They are an all-around tool used for every part of the house. The best uses we have found for a magic eraser are cleaning stainless steel appliances or porcelain sinks, shining up our faucets, scuff marks on walls, water stains on the shower glass, scrubbing grout, and cleaning soap scum.
6. Draino Max Gel Sink Cleaner
Draino is a chemical compound used to quickly dissolve hair, soap scum and gunk. We use it for our Airbnb sinks and shower drains. Remember to NOT use Draino in toilets.
For the majority of the clogged drains, all you have to do is pour the recommended amount of Draino and wait. Rinse with hot water and the clog should be gone. Even if your Airbnb never gets clogged drains, having a bottle of this stuff will eventually save you a costly plumbing bill in emergencies.
7. Vinegar For The Smell & Environmentally Friendly
A great environmentally-safe alternative to store-bought cleaners. There are two types of Vinegar you can clean with, first one has 5% acidic acid which you can find on fish and chips or salads.
Second is 10% acidic acid which can be found in most cleaning isles and we recommend using cleaning protection while handling it (gloves and glasses).
The most important feature of Vinegar is it gets rid of horrible odors and is great at cutting down greases. We use it to clean our floors, rinsing out our Keurig machines, getting rid of build-up in our dishwasher and more.
We mix equal parts distilled vinegar and warm water in a spray bottle for most of our Airbnb cleaning jobs.
Plus it is definitely a cheaper option from most cleaning products on the market.
8. O-Cedar Spin Mop All-in-One
With a mop that spins, it wrings out the excess water successfully. With a standard mop, you would normally have to lean down to wring it.
The O-Cedar mop has a foot pedal that spins the mop for you. This makes for fewer water streaks on your flooring and less chance of water damage.
9. Microfiber Cloths
Microfiber cloths cut Airbnb cleaning time by 20-30% because they are very absorbent with liquids and dust.
These clothes can absorb up to 8 times their weight, are reusable which also makes them an eco-friendly option. Buying them in bulk or on sale will keep them at a low cost.
The other benefits are non-linting, they don’t leave moisture or streaks behind, and they lift up dirt and bacteria with ease.
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10. Castile Soap
Diluted vegetable oil-based and makes for a great natural organic cleaner. The soap itself leaves a nice squeaky clean feel and is a perfect replacement for anyone sensitive to smell.
We love it for the eco-friendly feature, which we use to wash dishes or as a handwash. It’s even safe to shower with and can be combined with other ingredients to tackle many Airbnb tasks.
Our favorite trick is to combine Castile Soap with essential oils for a nice smelling handwash that can be alternated frequently.
11. Spot Shot Stain Remover For Carpets
Extremely good at removing tough stains such as grease, red wine, and anything on fabric such as carpet.
We do use other products like Oxi-Clean, but Spot Shot worked great on fresh stains that need to be cleaned up right away. The design of the can makes it easy to apply.
12. Oxi-Clean Versatile Stain Remover
One of the best multi-use stain removing products on the market. It can be used for scrubbing dirty shower tiles, dissolving messes from your living room carpet, lifting stains off your mattress, and even getting stains out of your laundry. Once a year we do a full stain removing process with Oxi-Clean.
13. Scrub Daddy Scratch Free
We found when our dish rags got dirty, they would smell terrible and that’s horrible for our Airbnb’s. One of our friends suggested Scrub Daddy as an alternative.
We love the user-friendly handles and how durable it is. Under cold water, the material hardens and can break up tough surfaces. Under hot water, the sponge can do general cleaning.
The best part of the Scrub Daddy is with a thorough rinse and once dried, there is no smell!
14. OXO Good Grips Hideaway Compact Toilet Brush
A compact brush can easily be tucked behind the toilet for convenient storage. Every Airbnb cleaning will need a trustworthy toilet brush.
We love the open/close mechanism which hides the bristles and how it balances thinly behind the toilet.
15. Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner
The smell is what we love with this toilet bowl cleaner. It’s a medium-thick cleaner that smells good and gets rid of any toilet bowl build-up perfectly.
16. Squeegee For Showers & Tiles
Using a squeegee is a MUST for glass shower doors. We made that mistake in our first Airbnb and by the time we got a squeegee, it was too late. We couldn’t get the glass clear again.
Depending on your Airbnb, you can leave a sign for your guests reminding them to squeegee after every shower, but don’t expect it to get done
17. Milk Crates To Carry All Airbnb Cleaning Products
Not only use milk crates to carry extra car supplies such as extra oil, oil filters, windshield washer fluid, etc. We also use milk crates to store all our Airbnb cleaning products.
We have found the sizing is easy enough to carry around and fit practically everything with a bit of
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Final Thoughts
Whether you use a few of our recommended Airbnb cleaning products or just a few, they will help any host cleaning faster and better than ever. The more organized and efficient you are the higher your profits will be. Enjoy and happy hosting