Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Cleaning in Tampa Bay, FL

Why Turnover Cleaning Is Different From Regular House Cleaning

A standard house cleaning is designed to maintain a home that is already in good condition. A turnover clean is different — it has to reset the property completely between guests, often within a tight window, and meet the expectations of travelers who are paying for a hotel-quality experience and leaving public reviews if it falls short.

The stakes are higher. A missed hair on the bathroom floor, a smudge on the mirror, or a dish left in the cabinet are the kinds of things a homeowner would overlook but a paying guest photographs and puts in a one-star review. Professional turnover cleaning done right protects your rating and your revenue.

What Our Airbnb Turnover Cleaning Covers

Every turnover clean includes a full reset of the property:

• Kitchen: All surfaces wiped down, stovetop cleaned, inside microwave, sink scrubbed, dishes checked and put away, trash removed and new liner placed
• Bathrooms: Toilet, sink, shower or tub scrubbed, mirrors cleaned, floors mopped, towels checked and replaced or folded to hotel standard
• Bedrooms: Beds made with fresh linens, surfaces dusted, floors vacuumed, closets and drawers checked for left items
• Living areas: Surfaces wiped, floors vacuumed or mopped, cushions straightened, remotes and items organized
• General: All trash removed, floors throughout, quick inspection for damage or left-behind items, doors locked on departure

Cleaning for Tampa Bay's Unique STR Challenges

Tampa Bay vacation rentals face cleaning challenges that inland markets don't. Salt air and high humidity mean surfaces accumulate buildup faster — shower glass, bathroom tile, and anything near windows or sliding doors. Beach guests track in sand. Seasonal guests arriving after storm season may find a property that needs more than a basic turnover clean to be truly guest-ready.

For properties near the water in St. Petersburg, South Tampa, Davis Islands, or Harbour Island, we recommend a seasonal deep clean at the start of peak season — November through April — to reset the property to its best standard before your highest-revenue bookings arrive.

Why Tampa Bay STR Hosts Choose Polished Living Cleaning

Reliability You Can Schedule Around

The biggest operational challenge for Airbnb hosts is coordinating cleaning between a checkout and a same-day check-in. A cleaning service that shows up on time, works efficiently, and communicates if anything is wrong is the foundation of a well-run rental. That is what we provide.

Licensed, Insured, and Background Checked

You are giving us access to your investment property and trusting us with your guests' experience. Every Polished Living Cleaning team member is fully background checked, licensed, and insured. We treat your property with the same care we would give any client's home.

Eco-Friendly Products Safe for All Guests

We use eco-friendly, pet-safe, and fragrance-conscious cleaning products. Important for vacation rentals where guests have varying sensitivities and you have no way to know in advance. Strong chemical smells in a just-cleaned rental are a common complaint — our products clean effectively without leaving an overwhelming fragrance.

Damage and Issue Reporting

If we notice damage, a missing item, or something that needs your attention during a turnover, we will flag it immediately. Knowing about a broken fixture or a stain before your next guest checks in gives you the chance to address it rather than finding out from a review.

Pricing for Airbnb Turnover Cleaning

Turnover cleaning is priced based on the size of your property and the scope of the clean:

• Standard turnover clean: Starting at $118 for a 1-2 bedroom unit
• Larger properties (3+ bedrooms): Quoted based on square footage
• Seasonal deep clean: Starting at $175 — recommended at the start of peak season or after hurricane season
• Recurring host discounts: Regular hosts on scheduled turnover service receive priority scheduling and reduced rates

Service Areas for STR Cleaning in Tampa Bay

We serve short-term rental properties throughout the Tampa Bay area including:

• St. Petersburg — Downtown, Old Northeast, Snell Isle, Shore Acres
• South Tampa — Hyde Park, Davis Islands, Harbour Island, Palma Ceia, Beach Park