Airbnb and Short-Term Rental Cleaning

Airbnb cleaning in Vienna and Austria: apartment ready for every new guest

Running an Airbnb in Vienna means constant logistics. Guests check out, new guests arrive a few hours later. The window for cleaning in between is often very tight. And what the apartment looks like at check-in directly determines the cleanliness score in the review.

Shine Guards works with Airbnb hosts in Vienna and Austria in exactly this mode. We arrive after check-out and finish before check-in. We clean everything, change the linen and prepare the apartment so the next guest finds no trace of the previous one.

Why the cleanliness score is money

Airbnb has a separate cleanliness score. It feeds into the overall rating and affects search ranking. Properties with a 4.9-5.0 cleanliness score appear higher, get booked more often and command better nightly rates.

One review with a low cleanliness score can drag down a rating you built over months. A hair in the bathroom, a stain on the sheet, grease on the hob left by previous guests – a guest notices and writes about it. We do not give them a reason to.

Our host clients in Vienna say that after starting to work with us their cleanliness score settled at 5.0. That is the natural result of having a trained specialist work through a proper checklist rather than a rushed clean between bookings.

What we clean between guests – full scope

Here is what is included in a standard Airbnb clean from Shine Guards.

Linen and towels

• Bed linen changed on all beds

• Fresh towels in the bathroom

• Clean linen folded and prepared for the next check-in

Kitchen

• Dishes washed or dishwasher loaded

• Countertop, hob and cabinet fronts wiped down

• Microwave cleaned inside

• Sink and tap

• Floor: vacuumed and mopped

• Rubbish removed

Bathroom

• Toilet, sink, bathtub or shower

• Mirror and glass surfaces

• Taps and metal fixtures

• Floor and skirting boards

• Soap and toilet paper replaced if needed

Rooms

• Floor: vacuumed and mopped

• Dust wiped from furniture, shelves, windowsills

• Guest belongings checked and removed if left behind

• Room ventilated

• Windows from the inside if needed

Flexible scheduling around your check-out

The main challenge with Airbnb cleaning is timing. Check-out at 11am, check-in at 3pm. Or tighter: check-out at noon, check-in at 1pm. We adapt to your actual booking schedule.

Most of our host clients share their booking calendar with us in advance. We plan the visits ourselves and do not make you chase us every time. If a check-in moves or a guest leaves early – just message the manager.

For urgent situations there is Last-Minute Cleaning: on-site within two hours of a call. Rate is €30/hr. If a guest checks out unexpectedly early or new guests arrive ahead of schedule – we will get there in time.

How much Airbnb cleaning costs in Vienna

The standard rate for Airbnb and short-term rentals is €25 per hour. That is the Shine Guards commercial rate across all property types: apartments, flats, houses.

For hosts managing multiple properties or looking for a long-term arrangement, we put together a dedicated commercial proposal. New clients receive their first clean at no charge – to assess the quality without any risk.

For hosts managing multiple properties

If you manage two, three or more Airbnb apartments in Vienna, we take care of cleaning all of them. One manager, one contact, one schedule. No need to coordinate multiple different cleaners.

We understand what managing multiple properties looks like from the inside. A missed check-in because of an unplanned delay, a guest who arrives early, a sudden date change. Our manager responds quickly and handles it without unnecessary back-and-forth.

Additional services for Airbnb properties

The following can be added to a standard turnover clean:

Deep clean between longer stays

If guests stayed for several weeks or the apartment has not had a thorough clean in a while, book a Deep Cleaning. Includes exterior window washing, cleaning appliances inside, stain treatment on soft furnishings and washing out all cabinets.

Window washing

Windows from the inside are included in the standard clean. Outside window washing is an add-on at €36/hr. Clean windows show in photos and in reviews.

How to set up regular Airbnb cleaning

Get in touch via shineguards.com

Send a message or leave a request. Tell us about the property: number of rooms, approximate booking frequency, location.

Manager calls within 30 minutes

We confirm details, agree on the rate and the working arrangement. If you have multiple properties, we cover everything in one conversation.

First clean is free

New commercial clients receive the first clean at no charge. You assess the quality of our work with no commitment.

Regular schedule

After the first clean we set up a system. You share the booking calendar, we plan the visits. Your involvement is minimal.

Questions about Airbnb cleaning in Vienna

How long does an Airbnb clean take?

A studio or one-bedroom apartment takes between one and a half and three hours. A two-bedroom takes longer. It depends on the condition after the guests. The manager will give you a time estimate after confirming the details of the property.

Can you come on the same day as guest check-out?

Yes, that is our standard format for Airbnb. We arrive after check-out and finish before check-in. If the window between guests is very tight – let the manager know in advance and we will plan accordingly.

What if a guest checks out and we need a clean urgently?

Call or message the manager. Last-Minute Cleaning gets someone on-site within two hours. Rate is €30/hr. For Airbnb hosts this is a very practical option.

Do you change the bed linen?

Yes. Changing bed linen is part of the standard turnover clean. If you have your own linen, we change yours. If you need linen supplied, we discuss that separately.

What is the rate for multiple Airbnb properties?

The standard rate is €25/hr. For hosts with multiple properties or ongoing arrangements we put together a dedicated commercial proposal. First clean is free.

Can we give you a key to the apartment?

Yes. Most of our Airbnb clients give us a key or set up smart lock access. We take full responsibility for the property and maintain confidentiality. This is standard practice for hosts who cannot be present for every clean.

Clean apartments – better reviews – more bookings

The turnover clean is not a cost. It is part of your product. A guest who checks into a clean apartment gives five stars for cleanliness. A guest who finds someone else's hair gives three. Shine Guards removes that variable from the equation.

Shine Guards covers Vienna, all of Austria and Bratislava. Leave a request at shineguards.com or contact us directly – the manager calls back within 30 minutes.

Book Airbnb cleaning in Vienna

Shine Guards – Vienna, Austria, Bratislava. First clean for new clients is free.

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