A responsible Airbnb host will always look ahead to bag more stars and better ratings with the departure of each guest. Airbnb cleaning will not only improve the overall value of the vacation rental properties of yours but it is also going to portray your excellence as a host.
The cleanliness of your property is surely going to create a very strong impression on the guests as vacationers always look forward to staying in a clean rental property. Being a good host, it is your duty to offer the finest services to your guests. The moment the guests step into the property, they have to get impressed while walking through the immaculate passage ways, clean stairs, tidy furniture and the dust-free cushions on which you will let them rest before serving the welcoming drink or snack.
Below are some challenges related to Airbnb cleaning and some tips to deal with them.—
Hiring Airbnb cleaning companies
If you rent out several properties Airbnb cleaning company is the ideal solution no questions asked. The challenge is finding the one that fits your needs and your budget. When you are about to narrow your search within maximum two to three companies offering authentic house cleaning, make sure you are picking the names from the top searched list in the search engines. You must know that it is not only SEO that has lifted their rankings, they are also must be some of the best-known service providers, leaving behind the rest and winning more clients by offering the out-of-the-box services at amazing rates. Check out the reviews of other hosts, ask your friends to make sure that the company is reliable. Choose and hire one of those commercial cleaners that can take the responsibility of cleaning your rental properties.
The commercial cleaners will leave no stone unturned while cleaning up your property. They have the cutting-edge technology for mopping the floors and washing the curtains or sanitizing the bathrooms or kitchens. Usually, nowadays, the best cleaners opt for green cleaning- for which they normally use herbal agents with zero chemicals in them. Green cleaning is harmless for the pets and children.
Taking the cleaning liability on your shoulder
Being a one-man band is not easy, but some hosts are choosing to manage Airbnb cleaning by themselves. This can be a cost-effective way in case you are a host with only 1 property. If you consider saving more from the profits, but can’t take care of Airbnb cleaning yourself then instead of hiring an expert cleaner, you can find a local individual cleaner. Some of them always look around for some part-time jobs. Let them de-clutter the vacation rental properties before you are expecting guests. With their help, you can wash the bathrooms and clean the kitchen along with the amenities such as dishwasher, washing machines, dryers, microwave, gas stoves, freezer, etc. Even if the budget is limited, there is also a cost-effective solution to make your property shine. And don’t forget that you can cover your expenses by including a cleaning fee on Airbnb website.
Repairing and Maintaining the Airbnb property
Before listing your properties on Airbnb and other websites, you should definitely all the maintenance in the apartment, house or penthouse whichever you have for rent. Guests will always want to enter an impeccable house that looks great and above all tidy. For protecting your business reputation, never list a property under renovation or construction. You have to offer an immaculate vacation rental property for your guests for impressing them and to remain true to your commitments. Make sure that what you list in your amenities in present in a vacation rental property. Don’t try to hide something form guests on photos. This will surely lead to a negative review once the guest finds the discrepancy.
Airbnb cleaning and property maintenance can be a headache for sure. But remember, no pain – no gain!