Airbnb smart cleaning - how to save time without compromising quality
Airbnb makes it clear that cleanliness is an important standard for all of its clients and that it should also be to you, as a host. Since constantly failing to rise to the expectations and getting low ratings for cleanliness can cause your property penalties, a lot of pressure stems from it. Moreover, this is just one of the many efforts you have to make for supplementing your income, so every extra help you can get is well worth the attention. What can you do to ease at least some of that pressure?
Shop the smart way and always stay covered
Shop in bulk for toiletries and other supplies and keep them at hand. You will pay less and always have all the miscellaneous that your guests need, in abundance. Moreover, you will be less stressed when having to clean up. The comfort of knowing you won’t need to go shopping in the middle of the session because you just found out you’re running out of toilet paper is priceless.
Go for universal cleaning products
A multi-purpose cleaning product is all you need, especially since you are cleaning your property frequently. It’s not like you’re dealing with hardened stains that won’t go away, you are doing maintenance cleaning. And so, you don’t need to obsess over different cleaning products for wood, stainless steel, glass, etc. A large bottle from an undiluted, good quality cleaning product that you can later dilute to create a mix suitable for your specific needs will be enough. Then, you just fill in the spray bottle and start the tour of the house. Although, make sure it’s also non-toxic, so you can use it confidently in the kitchen!
Arm yourself with a well-compartmented cleaning caddy
A small but well-compartmented, portable, cleaning caddy is all you need to carry around the cleaning essentials. It will save you time and spare you from spreading the cleaning utensils all around the property, just so you can have what to pick up when you’re done. If you have more than one room/property you need to clean, even better, the caddy will follow you everywhere you need to go.
Invest in a good vacuum cleaner
Dust is everywhere and when you need to clean it with a cloth, chances are you’ll want to skip certain surfaces. Instead of doing that, risking to miss important areas and get bad reviews, use a good vacuum cleaner. It will absorb the dust from any surface – instead of just spreading it into the air, as it often happens when you use a cloth. And it should also have a special function that switches from flat surfaces to carpet surfaces. The latter will spin a set of brushes and pick up even those nasty hair strains that you tend to overlook.
Listen to music, news, radio or even an audiobook
We get it, this will certainly not help you move faster, but it is guaranteed to make you feel like time flies. A decent wireless Bluetooth headset will help you move around without any tangling cord. You just do your job and it will play in your ear whatever you need to hear to feel better. Plus, you can also take calls during your cleaning session, again, keeping your hands free. When you feel better, cleaning is less of a drudge and you won’t be tempted to skip any steps.
Know when to pay for help
Airbnb is well known for trying to bring the prices as low as possible. As a host, you’re always annoyed when being notified that guests have rented properties similar to yours for a few pounds less. And so, it only makes sense that you don’t want to spend even more from your earnings just to pay someone and handle the cleaning for you.The problem is, however, that if you don’t do it right yourself, the bad ratings will start coming and that’s the worst that can happen for your business. Our suggestion is to handle the regular cleaning sessions yourself and schedule a deep cleaning with a professional cleaning service every once in a while. That way, you’ll benefit from:
- Specialised cleaning of bathroom and kitchen
- Cleaning and dusting off all inside cabinets
- Shampooing carpets or sofas
- Wiping baseboards
… and many other things that you don’t normally have the time to handle yourself, at least not in between every two reservations. One more thing, though… Are you renting out more than one property? Or, perhaps, renting your property in London is just a way to make an extra income while having a full-time job? If that’s the case, consider outsourcing your Airbnb cleaning. You’ll focus on your career while your guests will enjoy a glowing home and leave you glowing reviews.
Find more about how we can help you with Airbnb cleaning and which cleaning services suit you best, so you can enjoy renting your property without the hassle of having to clean it up yourself. If you are looking for professional cleaning services, you can easily book our top-notch London cleaners or our trustworthy Bristol cleaners and let them offer a thorough clean as many times as you need. Enjoy high-quality cleaning services offered by a trusted cleaning company in London and book a cleaning professional in seconds.
