Airbnb Cleaning Supplies List for Your Cleaner
An Airbnb cleaning kit needs a multipurpose cleaner, bathroom and toilet cleaner, glass cleaner, a degreaser for the kitchen, a disinfectant used according to its label, color coded microfiber cloths, scrub brushes, a vacuum with attachments, a mop, gloves, trash bags and a lint roller. Keep a full set onsite in your owner's closet so your cleaner never has to stop a turnover for a missing product.
The supplies list is one of the first things I agree with a new cleaner. Some cleaners bring their own kit, some prefer the host to stock everything, and many do a mix. What matters is that it is written down, so nobody shows up expecting the other to have the vacuum.
Who supplies what
There is no single rule. Decide with your cleaner and put it in your agreement.
| Option | Works well when | Watch out for |
|---|---|---|
| Host supplies everything | You want control over products and smells | You pay for everything and must keep it stocked |
| Cleaner brings everything | Cleaner or company has a set system | Rate is usually higher, and products may change |
| Mix | Host provides large equipment and consumables, cleaner brings their preferred tools | Needs a clear list so nothing falls through |
A common split is that the host provides the vacuum, mop, consumables and anything that stays onsite, while the cleaner brings personal tools they prefer. Whatever you choose, write it in your Airbnb cleaner agreement.
If your cleaner is an independent contractor, the IRS lists who provides tools and supplies as one of the financial control factors it looks at when deciding whether a worker is a contractor or an employee. See is your Airbnb cleaner a contractor or an employee and check with a tax professional.
Core cleaning products
- Multipurpose cleaner for most hard surfaces
- Glass and mirror cleaner
- Bathroom cleaner that handles soap scum
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Kitchen degreaser for stovetops, hoods and backsplashes
- Disinfectant for high touch surfaces, used exactly as the label says, including how long the surface has to stay wet
- Oven cleaner for deeper cleans
- Stainless steel cleaner or polish if you have stainless appliances
- Wood or stone safe cleaner for any specialty surfaces
- Floor cleaner matched to your floor type
- Carpet and upholstery spot remover
- Descaler if you have hard water
Never mix products, especially bleach with ammonia or acids. Read every label and store products in their original containers.
Tools and equipment
Cloths and scrubbers
- Microfiber cloths in at least two colors: one for bathrooms, one for kitchen and everything else
- Non scratch scrub sponges
- Grout brush or old toothbrush
- Toilet brush for every toilet
- Squeegee for glass showers
- Magic eraser type sponges for scuffs, tested on a hidden spot first
Floors
- Vacuum with a crevice tool and upholstery attachment
- Mop and bucket, or a flat microfiber mop with spare pads
- Broom and dustpan
- Handheld vacuum for quick crumbs and stairs
Hair and lint
- Lint roller for bedding, pillows and upholstery
- Rubber broom or squeegee for pulling hair out of carpets and rugs
- Drain hair catcher or a small drain snake
Hair is one of the most common cleanliness complaints, so these small tools earn their place. See how to stop hair complaints in your Airbnb.
Carrying and access
- Cleaning caddy, ideally one per floor
- Step stool for high shelves, fans and smoke alarms
- Extendable duster for ceiling fans and corners
- Laundry bags or bins for dirty linen
Protection
- Disposable or reusable gloves
- Shoe covers if your cleaner prefers them indoors
- Masks for dusty jobs or strong products
Room by room kit
Your cleaner can build a caddy for each area so they are not walking back and forth.
| Area | What goes in the caddy |
|---|---|
| Bathroom | Bathroom cleaner, toilet cleaner, disinfectant, glass cleaner, bathroom color microfiber, grout brush, squeegee, gloves |
| Kitchen | Degreaser, multipurpose, stainless polish, kitchen color microfiber, scrub sponge, dish soap |
| Bedrooms and living | Multipurpose, glass cleaner, duster, lint roller, general microfiber |
| Floors | Vacuum, mop, floor cleaner, broom |
Consumables the cleaner uses up
These run out quickly and belong on your reorder list:
- Trash bags in each size
- Paper towels
- Sponges and mop pads
- Vacuum bags or filters
- Gloves
Guest supplies like toilet paper and soap belong on your separate restocking list.
Where to keep it
Store the full kit in a locked space at the property, labeled and organized so a backup cleaner can find everything. A photo of the fully stocked shelf taped inside the door makes restocking fast. The full setup is in how to set up an owner's closet for your Airbnb.
Keep the kit working
- Wash microfiber after every turnover, separately from guest linen and without fabric softener, which can reduce how well it picks up dirt.
- Empty and clean the vacuum regularly so suction stays strong.
- Replace mop heads and brushes when they look worn.
- Ask your cleaner what is missing. They know which tools slow them down.
Checking the result, whatever the products
Good supplies make a clean home easier, but they do not guarantee one. What the guest sees is what counts. Clyn checks that part for you: your cleaner takes photos in the Clyn app at the end of the turnover, and the AI checks each photo against your property's standard. A streaky mirror, hair in the shower or a missed countertop gets flagged while the cleaner is still onsite.
FAQ
Should I provide cleaning supplies for my Airbnb cleaner?
Many hosts provide large equipment and consumables that stay onsite, while cleaners bring personal tools. Agree on the split in writing before the first turnover.
What is the most important cleaning tool for an Airbnb?
A good vacuum with attachments and a set of color coded microfiber cloths do most of the work. For hair, add a lint roller and a rubber broom.
Do I need a disinfectant as well as a regular cleaner?
A cleaner removes dirt and a disinfectant is for germs on high touch surfaces. If you use one, follow the label directions exactly, including contact time.
If you want every turnover checked before check in, you can try Clyn free on one property at clyn.com.