What cleaning standard makes the biggest difference in short-term rental reviews?

I’ve noticed with short-term rentals, it’s usually the small details that end up affecting guest reviews the most.

Things like fresh-smelling rooms, spotless bathrooms, stocked essentials, and doing a final walkthrough before check-in seem to make a huge difference in the overall guest experience.

Even when a place “looks clean,” missing one small thing can still lead to lower ratings.

For those handling Airbnb or vacation rental cleanings—
what standard or routine do you think has the biggest impact on keeping reviews consistently high?

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