The products your cleaner uses directly affect how your property looks, smells, and feelsto guests. Here's what professional Airbnb cleaners in Edinburgh actually keep in their kit — and why.
The golden rule: less is more
Guests don't want to walk into a property that smells like a swimming pool. The best turnovers leave a property that smells clean and fresh — not chemical. That means:
- Unscented or lightly scented products
- No overpowering air fresheners
- Good ventilation during cleaning
Kitchen essentials
- Astonish Kitchen Cleaner — cuts through grease, gentle on surfaces, smells clean not chemical
- Bar Keeper's Friend — for stainless steel sinks and stubborn stains. Nothing else comes close
- Method Antibacterial All-Purpose — for general surfaces. Plant-based, smells premium
- Fairy Platinum — still the best for hand-washing guest dishes
- Microfibre cloths — colour-coded (blue for kitchen, green for bathroom, yellow for surfaces)
Bathroom must-haves
- Viakal — for limescale on shower screens and taps. Edinburgh has hard water; this is non-negotiable
- Domestos Zero Limescale — for toilet bowls. Better than bleach alone
- Method Daily Shower Spray — leave a bottle for guests to use between cleans
- HG Mould Spray — for grout and silicone. Edinburgh's damp climate means mould is constant
- Microfibre glass cloth — for streak-free mirrors and shower screens
Floors
- Flash All-Purpose Floor Cleaner — works on laminate, tile, and lino
- Method Wood Floor Cleaner — for properties with hardwood. Doesn't leave residue
- Henry hoover — the professional standard. Reliable, powerful, fits in cupboards
- Vileda flat mop system — faster than traditional mops, machine-washable pads
The details that guests notice
- Stainless steel polish — for appliance fronts. Makes the kitchen look 10x better
- Glass cleaner (Windolene or similar) — mirrors, windows, glass tables
- Lint roller — for upholstered furniture and cushions. Removes pet hair guests leave behind
- Wood polish (Pledge) — for wooden furniture. Adds shine and a subtle clean scent
What to stock for guests
Beyond cleaning products, top-rated Edinburgh Airbnbs consistently provide:
- Hand soap (pump bottle — not bar soap)
- Washing-up liquid
- Bin bags
- Dishwasher tablets (if applicable)
- Kitchen roll
- Toilet roll (minimum 2 per bathroom)
- Basic tea, coffee, sugar, and milk
We bring everything
Edinburgh Cleaning Co cleaners arrive with all professional products and equipment. You don't need to stock cleaning supplies — just guest consumables. See what's included in our turnover service on our pricing page.