Airbnb Cleaning Marketplaces: The 2026 Comparison

Turno, Keepers, ConnectAndClean, Cleanster, Homeaglow, Handy, TaskRabbit: what each marketplace offers, the real cost, and their limitations in Europe.

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When you have no one to do the cleaning, the instinct is to look for a platform that will find someone for you. They exist, they work, but they are not all the same: some specialise in short-term rental turnovers, others simply offer domestic cleaning and have no idea what a guest check-out means. This comparison sorts through the seven most common names, explains what each one actually offers, presents a third option that has developed in 2026, and asks the question nobody asks: how much does a marketplace cost once you no longer need it.

Two categories, not to be confused

Short-term rental specialists

Turno, Keepers, ConnectAndClean, Cleanster. These understand turnovers: they read your calendar, know that a guest check-out triggers a clean, and offer cleaners used to this pace and level of expectation.

Turno is by far the most established: over 126,000 cleaners claimed worldwide, 9.7 million cleans completed according to the company, 4.7 out of 5 on Capterra with 168 verified reviews (its operation is reviewed in our detailed CleanClac vs Turno comparison). The other three are noticeably smaller, with a narrower geographical reach: Cleanster, formerly TIDY app, focuses on North America and the UK, as detailed in our CleanClac vs Cleanster comparison.

General domestic cleaning platforms

Homeaglow, Handy, TaskRabbit. These offer hourly cleaning for private homes. No calendar sync, no concept of check-out, no turnover checklist, no proof of completion.

They are useful in a pinch, and that is already something: on a Saturday when your regular cleaner is ill and the next guest arrives at 4pm, they can save the day. They do not organise anything. For those days, keep our method for dealing with an absent cleaner handy.

The real criterion: density in your area

The figure on the homepage is global. What matters to you is the number of cleaners available near your property, on a Friday in July at 11am.

On this point, no marketplace publishes country-specific data. Turno does not provide a list of areas covered by its marketplace, and its density is primarily American: it is a product born in the United States, where background checks for cleaners are documented, unlike elsewhere.

The only check that matters: create a free account, post a request at your real address, and count the replies within 48 hours. Three offers, the platform works for you. Zero replies, no sales pitch will make up for it.

The real cost of a connection

This is the most misunderstood aspect of the market, so let’s look at a concrete example.

Turno charges 5% platform fees on every payment from a client met via the marketplace. These fees are on the cleaner’s side. In practice, a professional losing 5% will factor it into their rate: you pay it, though it does not appear on your invoice.

Three properties, six turnovers per month, £60 per clean: £1,080 of services per month, so about £54 in monthly commission, or £648 per year. For a connection that, in reality, only happens once.

Here is the real issue: the commission continues after the introduction. You pay every month for a match made in January. Note that Turno does not charge any platform fee on payments between a host and a cleaner who already knew each other before signing up: the rule is consistent, it rewards bringing in new business. It remains expensive over time. The full calculation, and how to move on, are in our article on commission-free alternatives to Turno.

The third way: searching from your cleaning tool

Between the commission-charging marketplace and word of mouth, a third way has developed: finding cleaners directly from your cleaning software, with no commission, because the money does not go through the tool.

This is what CleanClac offers from the Team page, with “Find a cleaner”. In practice:

A map centred on your property shows available cleaners nearby, up to the 50 closest, at an approximate location, never their home address.
Each profile expands: desired hourly rate, number of cleans completed, languages spoken, accepted payment methods, skills, and what is verified (app, notifications, phone, email).
Filters for drivers, those who handle laundry, available at weekends, who bring their own equipment, who accept CESU, or who speak a given language. The list always goes from nearest to furthest.
You send a single request to all cleaners shown, at the rate you propose; each replies “I’m interested” or declines with a reason, and you choose from the candidates.
No one in the area? The request stays open until you choose: any cleaner who signs up near your property receives it.

Find an Airbnb cleaner
Find an Airbnb cleaner right from the app, around your property, with no commission at all.
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It is open to everyone, including free accounts (the free offer includes one cleaner); with a subscription, there is no limit. The cleaner sets their own travel area, and your property must fall within it. To be clear about the limitation: density depends on the number of sign-ups near you, and it does not match a network of 126,000 people. The search is done on the Find a cleaner page.

The table

	Short-term rental specialists	Generalists	Search within cleaning tool
Understand guest check-out
Read your calendar
Turnover checklists	Basic	None	Detailed
Proof of completion	Photo	None	Depends on tool
Pay the cleaner			No, direct payment
Model	Subscription and/or commission	Per-job commission	Subscription, no commission
Density	High in the US	Variable	Depends on local sign-ups
Useful for	Finding and starting	Emergency cover	Finding then organising

How to post a good request, on any platform

A vague request gets vague offers. Five elements make the difference:

A realistic duration.About one hour for a one-bedroom flat, 35 to 45 minutes for a studio, nearly two hours for a 100 to 125m² house, according to benchmarks published by QuelConcierge.
Laundry.Provided by you, to be washed on site, or to be brought in: this is often what makes the price vary from simple to double.
Time slots.The guest check-out time and the next check-in, not “any time during the day”.
Frequency.Six turnovers a month are more attractive to a professional than a one-off job.
The proposed rate.2026 benchmarks: £12 to £20 per hour for a self-employed cleaner, £18 to £28 for an agency, £20 to £35 in London (CheckListMénage); for a fixed price, £28 to £45 for a one-bedroom flat outside London and £40 to £58 in London (BNB Cleaning).

When a marketplace is no longer the right tool

The tipping point is clear, and it comes sooner than you might think.

When you have found someone. A marketplace solves a matching problem. Once you have your team, you keep paying for a service you no longer use.

When your portfolio exceeds five properties. The price per property becomes the main cost, and the commission follows your turnovers, that is, your success.

When you need method more than manpower. Detailed checklists, recurring tasks, stock management, key safes, timestamped proof: this is not what a marketplace offers, and that is not a criticism, it is simply not its job.

The strategy that works, and that many hosts apply without putting it into words: find once, then run with method. Once your team is in place, an execution tool assigns cleans: to one person, or to several at once, the first to accept gets the job.

First to accept wins
Offer a cleaning to several cleaners: the first to accept takes it, the others are told.
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Common mistakes

Judging by the global figure. 126,000 cleaners worldwide says nothing about your postcode.

Choosing by hourly rate alone. A cleaner who understands turnovers and follows a checklist costs a little more per hour, and much less in missed reviews.

Not checking status. Always ask for proof of insurance and legal status, whatever the platform.

Staying out of habit. Review each year what you pay the platform for a match made long ago.

Your questions

What is the best cleaning marketplace for Airbnb?

Turno, if you go by verifiable facts: the largest pool of cleaners, the highest Capterra rating with the most reviews, and the most integrations. The real answer, however, depends on your postcode, not the global ranking: test the density in your area before committing.

Do these platforms work in the UK?

They are accessible, but the density of cleaners is much lower than in the US and none publish country-specific figures. Rely on local word of mouth, co-host groups, cleaning companies in your city, and the search built into your cleaning tool alongside, rather than on a single platform.

How much does a cleaner found on a marketplace cost?

The rate is set between you and the cleaner, not by the platform. In the UK in 2026, expect £12 to £20 per hour for a self-employed cleaner, £18 to £28 for an agency, more in London, or a fixed price of £28 to £45 for a one-bedroom flat outside London. On commission-based marketplaces, add about 5% charged to the cleaner, usually reflected in their rate.

Can you continue with a cleaner found on a platform, outside of it?

Technically yes, contractually you need to check the platform’s terms, which often include a clause about introductions. Commercially, the platform has done its job and deserves to be paid for the match: the real question is for how long, and that is a discussion to have with them rather than trying to bypass.

Are cleaners verified?

It depends on the country and the tool. Turno documents background checks for cleaners on its US marketplace. On CleanClac, each profile shows what is verified: app installed, notifications, phone and email. In all cases, ask for proof of insurance and legal status.

Can you find a cleaner without paying commission?

Yes, with a tool that does not handle the money. On CleanClac, searching for cleaners near your property is open to free accounts, and you then pay the cleaner directly, by bank transfer, cash, invoice or CESU. No commission is charged, to you or to them.

Written by Jonathan Lalinec

Jonathan Lalinec is the founder of CleanClac. He compares and automates tools for short-term rentals.

Published on August 7, 2026 · Updated on November 2, 2026