Why Airbnb Hosts Are Moving to Linen Rental Instead of Doing Laundry

If you host an Airbnb, you already know this truth:laundry is one of the most time-consuming and stressful parts of turnovers.

Between back-to-back bookings, bulky quilts, missing pillowcases, and last-minute checkouts, managing sheets and towels can quickly become a bottleneck — especially for multi-bedroom homes.

More and more professional hosts are switching to linen rental and exchange services instead of washing and storing their own linens. Here’s why.

The Hidden Cost of “Doing It Yourself”

At first glance, washing your own sheets seems cheaper. But when you look closer, the costs add up fast:

• Time: multiple wash/dry cycles per turnover

• Storage: extra closets, bins, or off-site storage

• Wear & tear: home machines aren’t designed for heavy bedding

• Inconsistency: mismatched sets, stains, or missing items

• Stress: one late load can delay your entire cleaning schedule

For hosts with frequent turnovers, laundry often becomes the weakest link.

What Is Linen Rental for Airbnb Hosts?

A linen rental (or linen exchange) service provides guest-ready sheets, towels, and quilts on a per-turnover basis.

Instead of washing linens yourself, the process looks like this:

1. Fresh sets are delivered before or on the day of checkout

2. Used sets are picked up on checkout day

3. Linens are professionally cleaned, inspected, and rotated

4. You always have clean, matching sets ready for the next guest

No washing. No folding. No storage.

Why Quilts & Blankets Are the Game Changer

Most hosts don’t mind washing sheets — until quilts and blankets enter the picture.

Quilts:

• Take longer to wash and dry

• Use more water and energy

• Wear out home machines faster

• Are difficult to store in bulk

That’s why many hosts end up reusing blankets between guests (which hurts guest experience), or scrambling during turnovers.

A proper linen service includes washable quilts or blankets designed for frequent commercial cleaning.

When Linen Rental Makes the Most Sense

Linen rental is especially valuable if you:

• Host in a multi-bedroom home

• Have back-to-back bookings

• Use professional cleaners

• Host remotely or out of state

• Want a consistent “hotel-style” look

• Are scaling beyond 1–2 listings

For these hosts, predictable linen service often costs less than the time and hassle saved.

What About Cost?

Most linen rental services price per bed, per turnover, often bundled to include:

• Sheet set

• Pillowcases

• Towels

• Quilt or blanket

• Delivery and pickup

For many hosts, this cost is easily offset by:

• Reduced cleaning time

• Fewer emergency runs

• Lower replacement costs

• Better guest reviews

A Smarter Way to Handle Airbnb Turnovers

At Walters Lane Laundromat, we work with hosts who want reliable, professional linen exchange without the headache of managing laundry themselves.

Our linen service is designed specifically for short-term rentals:

• Delivered before turnover

• Picked up on checkout day

• Commercially cleaned and inspected

• Scalable for single homes or multi-property hosts

If you’re ready to stop worrying about laundry and focus on hosting, linen rental may be the upgrade your Airbnb needs.