According to Airbnb, cleanliness is one of the major standards that hosts are required to meet, hosts that receive consistently low cleanliness scores could be subject to penalties.
Not to forget that, guests expect your Airbnb unit to be as clean as a commercial hotel.
Here are a few ways you can opt for to keep your Airbnb rental speckless-
1.Self Managed Cleaning-
The first option is to do the cleaning yourself after every guest has checked out.
Handling cleanings yourself is an economical option but, is it worth the savings?
Pros:
A. Savings-
You can charge the guest maximum allowed fee for cleaning and keep it to yourself since you aren’t outsourcing it.
B. Best for Perfectionists-
If you are a perfectionist and want certain things done your way, it is best you handle your cleaning yourself.
Cons:
A. Time-
Sure you will be saving dollars but you pay for that in time. Self-managed cleaning is definitely not advisable for a person with a full-time job.
Depending on the size of your short term rental, you will be spending that much time in cleaning.
Keep in mind that even though you are not a hotel, your guests do expect the comfort of a hotel. This means you have to do a thorough cleaning after every checkout and this could require even an entire day depending on the size of your property.
A day of cleaning means you will lose that day of potential occupancy and lose out on the revenue.
B. Takes away focus from other activities-
Cleaning is only one part of running a vacation rental business. If you spend a large amount of time cleaning you will be devoting less time on main tasks and growing your Airbnb.
If your aim is to automate and grow this method won’t be sustainable.
2. Professional Cleaning Services-
It is easier than ever to hire a professional cleaning service. Hosts can bring in a team of professionals for cleaning their property between guests.
Pros:
A. Time-Saving –
Professional cleaners know exactly what to do and will do a better job at cleaning your Airbnb as they already have material required for a thorough cleaning.
And in turn you will be saving so much time, you can focus this time on other important tasks.
B. Efficient-
Professional cleaners are better equipped and prepared for short-term notice.
Professional cleaners also make sure not to leave out any corners that you may have missed if you did the cleaning yourself.
Cons:
A. Price-
Definitely, hiring professional cleaners for your property will be costly. If you have a lower priced listing this could turn away price-sensitive guests.
But it will also ensure that you don’t attract low-quality guests.
Now that we’ve looked at the options on how to clean, here are a few ways to automate your cleaning-
1. Hire a Professional Company-
One great way to automate your Airbnb is by hiring a professional cleaning company who can handle the cleaning for you or opt for a property management company.
Our partner’s Global Guesting help landlords optimize their Airbnb and will also take care of your cleaning needs.
Your Airbnb cleaners should take care of the following-
- Cleaning dishes.
- Ensure everything is placed correctly.
- Sweep and mop floors.
- Make the beds.
- Clean shower, bathtub, toilet.
- Take out the trash.
These services will ensure that your guest feels comfortable while renting out your space.
2. Keep a check on Supplies-
It’s important to keep your vacation rental adequately stocked with essential supplies and toiletries.
It is easy to forget small items such as toilet paper, dish wash, etc your guest will definitely take notice of these.
Professional cleaners take the time to inspect your supplies and notify you if anything needs to be replenished before your next guest arrives.
This small automation helps you be proactive and ensure guest satisfaction.
3. Deep cleanings-
Although your Airbnb is being cleaned after every guest it is important to get a deep cleaning done after a few months. Professional cleaners can handle these in-depth cleanings.
These would include-
- Cleaning inside oven and fridge.
- Specialized cleaning for the bathroom.
- Shampooing carpets.
4. Get Notified on damages-
Failing to notice damage can lead to the growth of damage or negative reviews by guests.
Some cleaning crews are able to look out for damages such as plumbing issues that may need attention, etc.
This will help get peace of mind ensuring that any damages won’t go unnoticed.
5. Schedule Cleanings and automate payments-
As a vacation rental host, you already have enough on your plate with managing bookings and guests. Scheduling cleaning after every check-out can be time-consuming and also be forgotten by many.
There are a number of ways you can save time and avoid headaches when it comes to managing your short term rental.
Free up your valuable time by partnering with a property management company like Global Guesting. They can help you with everything from marketing your property to scheduling cleaners and automating your payments.
You can’t afford to cut corners when it comes to keeping your Airbnb clean. Think carefully about your options and consider hiring help for your Airbnb rental which can help boost your business.