Deep cleaning: what it involves
Salt air leaves a film on every glass surface facing the Gulf, sand works its way into slider tracks and grout, and ceiling fans spin dust all summer. Regular turnovers keep a unit guest-ready; a deep clean fixes what builds up between them.
Hosts usually book one before snowbird season and one before summer. Homeowners book them in spring, before guests arrive, or after a long stretch with the unit closed up.
What a deep clean adds
- Inside and outside glass, including salt film on Gulf-facing windows
- Slider tracks and screens vacuumed and wiped
- Grout scrubbed in showers and kitchen backsplashes
- Ceiling fans, light fixtures, vents and blinds dusted
- Baseboards, doors and cabinet fronts wiped by hand
- Under and behind beds, sofas and appliances
Tell us bedrooms, bathrooms and the date.
Get a quotePlanning a deep clean
- Choose the timingBefore peak season, after a long vacancy, or ahead of a listing photo shoot.
- Walk the unitNote problem spots: hard-water glass, mildew, stained grout.
- Deep cleanRoom by room, top to bottom, with the extras above.
- Back on the turnover scheduleRegular turnovers keep it there.
Tip: book a deep clean the week before new listing photos. Clean glass and bright grout show up in every picture.
What deep cleaning cost
HomeGuide lists deep cleans at about $200 to $500+, usually every 3 to 6 months for a busy rental. Many hosts budget roughly one and a half to two times their regular turnover fee.
Reference figures, not quotes: HomeGuide, Airbnb cleaning cost, checked November 2026.
Where in St. Pete Beach
- Upham Beach & Corey Avenuebeach houses, condos and rentals around Upham Beach and the Corey Avenue district at the n
- Pass-a-GrillePass-a-Grille cottages, historic homes and small rental buildings at the south end of St.
- Boca Ciega Islethe bay-front homes on Boca Ciega Isle, where many houses face open water across Boca Cieg
- Gulf Boulevard Condosthe condo and resort-style units along Gulf Boulevard in St. Pete Beach
- Belle VistaHome and rental cleaning in Belle Vista, the bay-side neighborhood of single-family homes
- Vina del Marhomes and rentals on Vina del Mar, the bay-side island neighborhood built around its own p
- Bahia ShoresHome and rental cleaning in Bahia Shores, the quiet canal-front streets off 59th Avenue in
- Three Palms Pointcanal homes and the Three Palms Pointe condo, on 64th Avenue and the Palm Point streets so
Related: Vacation Rental Cleaning, Post-Renovation Cleaning.
Deep Cleaning questions
How often should a vacation rental get a deep clean?
Every 3 to 6 months for a busy rental, and before peak season. Quiet months are the easiest time to schedule one.
Can you clean salt film off Gulf-facing windows?
Inside glass and reachable outside glass, yes. High-rise exterior windows need a window company with lift equipment.
Do I need to be there?
No. Most owners leave a lockbox code, and photos are sent when the clean is done.