12/17/2025
A great cleaner is essential, but a clean Airbnb doesn’t automatically mean a guest-ready Airbnb.
In short-term rentals, most missed details aren’t about bad cleaners — they’re about missing systems. Cleaners are human. Humans forget things. That’s why professional STR operators rely on pre-arrival inspections, not just cleaning.
Inspections catch the small issues guests notice first: lighting, amenities, Wi-Fi, hot tubs, and overall first impressions. These details are often the difference between an average stay and a five-star review.
Cleaners clean. Inspectors protect the experience.
In this post, I break down why pre-arrival inspections matter, how professional operators approach them, and what most hosts miss.
👇 Read the full breakdown below.
Learn why a pre-arrival Airbnb inspection system is critical for five-star stays, fewer guest issues, and professional STR operations.