Do you rent out your space on vacation rental sites such as Airbnb but are tired of dealing with the cleaning? Automating the cleaning of your rental will take some of the hassles of being a host. Whether you have a house to rent or a trendy condo, travelers are looking for the perfect (and clean) place to stay. The best hosts and properties receive the highest ratings and, therefore, the highest occupancy. As a host, how can you put the cleaning on cruise control? There are many ways to do this, and it will make your experience as a host so much more enjoyable.
Here are five ways you can automate your vacation rental housekeeping:
1.FIND PROFESSIONALS:
Having professional cleaners come in to clean up and ready the guest rooms for future patrons can ease your mind and help maintain your excitement about the enterprise and the people you meet through it. Some guests, being on vacation, will go all out having a good time and leave a mess behind. Maybe some germy stuff too. Professional cleaning services know how to handle these situations thoroughly and with dispatch, while you may not nor do you want to learn the hard way. Adding professionals to your team will ensure your guests feel comfortable during their stay, and you can rest easily without lifting a finger.
2. DEEP CLEAN PERIODICALLY:
When you hire cleaning professionals for your Airbnb, make sure to schedule deep cleanings. Depending on how frequently your property is available to guests, deep cleaning should be prepared either quarterly or at least twice yearly.
Deep cleaning services that you should think about include:
- Wiping baseboards.
- Vacuum all sofas and under furniture.
- Shampooing carpets.
- Cleaning inside any cabinets.
- Any specialized cleaning of your bathrooms or appliances.
- Clean away all cobwebs.
- Dust baseboards and moldings
3. STAY UPDATED ON DAMAGES:
The other aspect of being a short-term rental host is dealing with damages. Unfortunately, these will happen occasionally, and staying on top is essential. What happens if you don’t have an inspection process? If there is damage that you are unaware of, the problem could get worse and cause you more time and money to repair. Also, you may receive negative reviews from guests because of the damages. These issues can be avoided if you stay on top of maintaining your property.
4. MONITOR YOUR SUPPLIES:
Guest will stay on your property in hopes of a comfortable and relaxing stay. The last thing they will want to worry about is running out of toilet paper at an inopportune time. Having enough toiletries on hand is an absolute must. Maintain a checklist of what needs to be replaced after each guest and give this to your cleaning team. Your cleaning team will be able to keep tabs on supplies and inspect after each guest. Hosts with the highest ratings also provide premium toiletries such as shampoo, conditioner, lotion, and body wash.
5.FIND A TEAM THAT IS EASY TO SCHEDULE AND EASY TO PAY:
No one wants to call whenever they need to schedule a cleaning. Look for a company that will allow you to book hassle-free and share notes with the cleaning team. This will take a lot of the headache out of being a host and keeping up with your turnover cleanings.
