Everything I Stock For Checkouts: My MTR Turnover Supply List

Everything I Stock For Checkouts: My MTR Turnover Supply List

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If you've ever stood in a freshly vacated unit wondering why it looks like a tornado hit a storage unit, you already know: turnover is where most mid-term rental hosts either level up or burn out.

I've hosted mid-term rentals long enough to have made every restocking mistake possible — running to Target at 10pm before a 7am check-in, buying the wrong mattress protector size in bulk, forgetting that traveling nurses somehow go through paper towels at an Olympic pace. This list is the result of all of that.

Below is exactly what I stock, how I organize it, and the tools I use to make sure the turnover process doesn't depend entirely on me being there. I've also included affiliate links to the specific products I buy — same ones, nothing upgraded for the blog.

This post contains affiliate links. If you purchase through them I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only link things I actually use.

Why MTR Turnover Is Different From STR Turnover

Short-term rental hosts turn over every few days. Mid-term hosts turn over every 30 to 90+ days, which sounds easier — and in some ways it is — but it creates a different challenge: your tenant has been living there. Really living there.

That means:

• Deeper cleaning required — baseboards, inside appliances, windows
• More restocking needed — consumables actually run out over 30–90 days
• Wear and tear shows up on things STR hosts never worry about
• Your next guest is likely just as particular — traveling nurses, corporate relocators, and remote workers expect a real home, not a hotel

Your supply list has to account for all of that. Here's mine.

Category 1: Bedding & Linens

I run a two-set system for every bed: one set on the bed, one set in the closet. This means my cleaner can strip and remake the bed without waiting on laundry. Non-negotiable for any professional turnover operation.

My go-to Amazon picks for bedding: I buy sheets in bulk when they go on sale. I link my exact brands below.

What I stock per bedroom:

• 2 sets of queen/king sheets (these are high thread count and they wash well)
• 2 mattress protectors — waterproof, noiseless
• 4 pillows (2 firm, 2 soft — let the guest choose)
• 1 lightweight all seasons quilt bed cover (tenants staying through season changes will thank you)

Pro tip: Buy one extra set of everything for your linen closet. You'll need it the first time a tenant requests a swap mid-stay — and they will.

Category 2: Bathroom Essentials

I stock the bathroom like a starter apartment, not a hotel. MTR tenants are staying weeks or months — they want to unpack their own shampoo & soap into an empty shower on day one.

What I stock per bathroom:

• Shower curtain + 2 sets of rings (one set up, one backup)
• Plunger (Don't skip this. You want to avoid the 1am call for help!)
• Brush bowl (This is an all-in-one with the plunger. Encourage guests to clean too during their longer term stay)

Starter consumables I recommend at in the Welcome Message and at check-in:  shampoo, conditioner, body wash, 1 roll of toilet paper, towel linens and bath mat.

Pro tip: Most hosting platforms allow you to send automated messages at time of booking and on day of check-in. Use them. And, keep a printed copy of your Welcome and House Rules booklet in the unit.  Here's the one that I use:

→ My Welcome Book & House Rules Guide that I created and offer to all in my Etsy shop

Category 3: Kitchen Supplies

The kitchen is where MTR tenants really live. They're cooking. They're baking. They're making a hot cup of tea.

Make sure your Welcome book recommends these items and that you have a local Area Guidebook of what stores nearby may have them available.  They can also always order for deliveries from  too.

Pro Tip: I do NOT stock everyday living essentials. That's the tenant's domain. But I always make sure the fridge is spotless and has a working ice maker if applicable.

Cookware & tools on Amazon.com:

• Non-stick skillet set (10" and 12") - https://amzn.to/4ejnNGt
• Stainless saucepan set (1.5qt and 3qt) - https://amzn.to/3SCngrK
• Baking sheet + rack - https://amzn.to/4oqYTcB  → I just bought this set for myself a few months ago!
• Cutting board - https://amzn.to/4go2zJU
• Chef's knife + paring knife set
• Mixing bowls set
• Can opener, vegetable peeler, grater
• Spatula, wooden spoon, ladle, whisk, tongs
• Colander

Dishes & glassware:

• 4 dinner plates, 4 salad plates, 4 bowls
• 4 mugs, 4 glasses, 4 wine glasses
• Full silverware set for 4

Consumables I recommend every guest brings at check-in:

• Dish soap + sponge
• Paper towels (half roll out, extra under sink)
• Trash bags (under sink + in the can)
• Aluminum foil, plastic wrap, zip-lock bags
• Salt, pepper, cooking oil — yes, the basics

Category 4: Cleaning Supplies

Cleaning supplies are also the tenants' domain.  I stock a minimal amount of cleaning supplies: mostly for my own use during weekly inspections, and sometime t my cleaner leaves their overstock at turnover. 

What my cleaner uses for turnover:

• All-purpose spray disinfectant
• Bathroom spray + toilet cleaner
• Mop + mop bucket 
• Broom + dustpan
• Vacuum 
• Microfiber cloths (at least 6)
• Rubber gloves
• Laundry detergent pods + dryer sheets (for washing bed linens on site)
• Heavy-duty degreaser for kitchen
• Grout mildew cleaner
• Glass cleaner
• Magic erasers
• Trash bags in all sizes

Category 5: Smart Home & Safety Items

This is where your MTR starts to feel like a professional operation instead of a furnished room. These aren't luxury add-ons — they protect your property and save you time.

• Smart lock (keypad entry — no physical key handoffs, ever)
• Noise monitor — Minut or similar; notifies you of elevated noise without recording
• Smoke + CO detector (check before every turnover)
• Fire extinguisher (kitchen accessible)
• Smart plugs for lamps (lets you troubleshoot remotely)
• WiFi router — dedicated, not shared with your personal network
• A printed welcome card with the WiFi password, emergency contacts, and trash day

→ Smart lock I install in all my units (August Smart Lock)

→ Minut noise monitor — works without listening to conversations

How I Manage Turnovers Without Being There

I use Turno (formerly TurnoverBnB) to schedule and coordinate my cleaners across units. When a checkout is confirmed it automatically notifies my cleaner, and they check off a checklist I built inside the app. I get a notification with photos when it's done.

If you're managing more than one MTR unit — or you ever want to — this is the tool that makes it possible without you standing in the unit supervising every flip.

→ Try Turno free — the tool I use to automate my cleaning schedule

The Master Checklist (Free Download)

I turned this entire list into a printable turnover checklist you can hand to your cleaner or use yourself. It covers all five categories above with checkboxes. Drop your email below and I'll send it straight to you.

Bottom Line

An MTR unit that's consistently well-maintained and professionally turned over does two things: it keeps good tenants longer, and it commands a higher nightly or monthly rate. The investment in a proper supply system pays for itself after your first or second booking.

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