Flat illustration of a bin bag and cleaning supplies bottle
R1 min read 16 Sep 2026

Restock

A restock is refilling the small consumables a guest expects to find already in place: toilet paper, soap, dishwasher tablets, bin bags, the things nobody packs for a short stay.

Flat illustration of a bathroom shelf with soap and toilet roll

Why it is separate from cleaning

Wiping a surface and refilling what sits on it are two different jobs done at the same visit. A turnover that only cleans without restocking leaves a flat looking right in photos but empty in the cupboard the next guest actually opens.

What actually needs restocking

The list is short and repeats every time: toilet paper, hand soap, one dishwasher tablet, a spare bin bag, and washing up liquid if the kitchen is used. Anything beyond that, welcome extras or branded toiletries, is a host's own choice rather than a standard part of a turnover.

Flat illustration of a bin bag and cleaning supplies bottle

Conclusion

A restock is a small, repeatable list, not a guessing game about what a guest might need. See what is included in every AutomateBnB turnover.

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