Laundry – The Airbnb Host’s Biggest Headache?
People around the world are choosing short-term rentals to create extra income – but it doesn’t come without its challenges. For many hosts, laundry is one of the biggest concerns. Not only does everything need to be clean, it also needs to be done quickly, efficiently, and to a standard that matches guest expectations.
These days, it’s not enough for bed linens to simply be clean – they need to feel fresh, crisply ironed, and professionally folded. Airbnb guests often compare their stay to a hotel experience, and sheets that are wrinkled, slightly musty, or pilled can lower the overall impression. As a host, reaching that level of quality without outside help is difficult.
A standard set of sheets and pillowcases for a double bed weighs around 3–4 kg – and that’s just for one room. Add towels, bath mats, and kitchen textiles, and a typical guest checkout can easily result in 5–8 kg of laundry per group.
All of it needs to be gathered, sorted, and replaced quickly, often within just a few hours between check-out and check-in.
Keep in mind that we charge only 67 kr/kg for subscribers or new customers.
In addition, wet bed linens are heavy and hard to handle, and not all household washing machines are built to manage heavy loads daily without wearing down.
It’s not unusual for guests to ask about laundry facilities, especially during longer stays. The problem? Unfamiliar washing machines can be hard to figure out – sometimes they're incorrectly set, and sometimes they’re broken.
As a host, you may get calls like, “The machine doesn’t seem to work” – right in the middle of your workday.
For many hosts, laundry takes more energy than anything else in the rental process. Cleaning, key handovers, and communication can be scheduled – but laundry is unpredictable: wet loads don’t dry on time, machines break down, bookings shift.
Many hosts say that textile management is exactly what makes them consider quitting altogether.
Tumbly offers pickup, washing, ironing, and delivery straight to your door, tailored for short-term rentals. As a host, you:
Airbnb can be a flexible and modern source of income – but behind every five-star guest review is a lot of behind-the-scenes effort. Outsourcing your laundry to Tumbly is a simple way to raise your standards, save time, and reduce stress.
And most importantly: it lets you focus on what you do best – being an outstanding host.
We take care of the laundry – so you can take care of your guests.