Question 1

How long does an Airbnb turnover clean take?

Accepted Answer

A standard turnover for a 1-bed Edinburgh flat takes 60-90 minutes. A 2-bed takes 90-120 minutes. A 3-bed takes 2-2.5 hours. These times assume standard guest condition — heavy soiling or end-of-tenancy standard adds 30-60 minutes.

Question 2

How long does a deep clean take?

Accepted Answer

A deep clean takes roughly 2× the standard turnover time. A 1-bed flat deep clean is 2-3 hours, a 2-bed is 3-4 hours, and a 3-bed is 4-5 hours. Deep cleans include inside ovens, behind appliances, inside cupboards, and detailed grout cleaning.

Question 3

How long does an end-of-tenancy clean take?

Accepted Answer

End-of-tenancy cleans take 4-8 hours depending on property size. A studio is 3-4 hours, a 2-bed flat is 5-6 hours, and a 4-bed house is 7-8 hours. This includes inside all cupboards, oven cleaning, window tracks, and skirting boards.

Question 4

What factors affect cleaning time?

Accepted Answer

The biggest factors are: number of bedrooms and bathrooms, property condition, property type (tenement flats with stairs take longer), whether the oven needs cleaning, pet hair, and whether it's a standard turnover or deep clean.

Question 5

How can I speed up turnover cleaning?

Accepted Answer

Ask guests to strip beds and take out bins (saves 10-15 minutes). Pre-stage linen bags so cleaners swap rather than wash. Use a checklist so cleaners work systematically. A cleaner who knows your property is 15-20% faster than a first-timer.

Question 6

How many properties can a cleaner do per day?

Accepted Answer

An experienced cleaner can typically handle 3-4 turnover cleans per day (1-2 bed flats) or 2-3 larger properties. This assumes standard condition and properties within the same Edinburgh zone to minimise travel time.

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