Personal Maid vs Professional Cleaning Service for Airbnb

Ever battled with the chaos left by last night's Airbnb guests, feeling more like a janitor than a host? Trust us, we've all been there, right down in the trenches, armed with mops, brooms, and a cleaning checklist long enough to touch the floor.

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The question we're tackling head-on today is this: What's the better deal—the individual attention of a dedicated maid service or the efficiency and reliability of professional cleaners?

Or, most importantly, which will have your property sparkling like a star in the hospitality industry and turn you into an Airbnb superhost in no time?

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With our pants rolled up and cleaning supplies at hand, let's dive into these deep waters and come back with answers, shall we?

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Personal Maids

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As a host, you want that sparkling review mentioning how impeccably clean and hygienic your property was. And who assists you in achieving this golden laurel? Well, it's your personal maid.

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What Are the Roles and Duties of a Personal Maid?

Thorough Cleaning: That holiday rental cleaning checklist? They ace it, dealing with dusting, vacuuming, mopping, scrubbing, and keeping that property cleanliness up to date.
Linen Management: Airbnb hosting involves a great amount of linen rotation. Maids are great at managing this, washing, ironing and changing sheets and towels.
Light Maintenance: From changing bulbs to tightening up loose handles, maids also dabble in light maintenance tasks - a valuable part of rental property maintenance.
Inventory Management: You don't want your Airbnb property management to become a logistical nightmare, do you? Maids keep a vigil on supplies and restock cleaning essentials.
Guest Management: If the need arises, maids can play a valuable role in catering to guest needs and enhancing the guest experience, for example, by providing local advice.
Urgent Cleaning: Abrupt Airbnb turnovers can induce panic. But, panic not! Maids can swiftly deal with unexpected cleaning in a jiffy!
Special Requests: Does an Airbnb Superhost status beckon you? Then a personalised guest experience matters. Maids can provide special services, such as setting up a crib or air mattress.
Reporting: Maids can act as your eyes and ears on the ground, flagging any potential issues with your property.

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Pros of Hiring a Personal Mai

Personal maids, in time, get to know your property better and can adjust their cleaning to produce better results
You don’t have to worry that cleaning standards may vary as there is only one person taking care of your property
Maids are often more flexible and can be available for special tasks
A personal maid can give a personal touch, something you will not get with a professional cleaning service
You can directly manage a personal maid, training them in time to meet your preferences.

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Cons of Hiring a Personal Maid

A personal maid can become ill or take a holiday, which means that you will need to find a replacement for these situations. And sometimes, you need to do it in just a few hours.
Hiring a personal maid may involve additional costs, such as holiday pay or sick leave, so you will also need to do some accounting.
How Much Does Hiring a Personal Maid Cost?

Looking at maid fees in the London area, we've discovered that hiring a personal maid can cost you a pretty penny. The average hourly wage runs between £13 and £25 before taxes; however, don't overlook the inevitable costs of cleaning supplies and your maid's travel expenses, which can often sneak up on you.

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Professional Cleaning Services

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Professional cleaning services typically handle the following tasks:

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Deep cleaning of rooms and bathrooms: To ensure guest satisfaction, our cleaning experts at Get Set Clean maintain the highest cleaning standards. They take the time necessary to scrub every nook and cranny in the rooms and bathrooms, ensuring a spotless environment.
Kitchen cleaning and sanitisation: A vital part of the hospitality industry is to maintain a hygienic kitchen. The advantage of having professional cleaners take care of this part of the house is that they use high-quality cleaning supplies and follow a cleaning protocol that will leave all your counters and cabinets bacteria-free.
Dusting and vacuuming: No one wants to keep sneezing and wake up with a clogged nose during their holiday. We are talking about the effects of dust on your guests, of course. Expert cleaners know their way around the dustiest spots and can help dustproof the property, so even guests who are allergic to dust have an excellent stay.
Mopping floors: Cleaners also mop the entire property, once again removing allergens and making your floors feel fresh under your guests’ feet.
Cleaning of appliances: Cleaning services also extend to maintaining appliances to prolong their lifespan and ensure safety for guests.
Trash removal: The trash from previous guests goes out along with the bad odours that may emanate from it.
Window cleaning: Finally, to secure your standing as an Airbnb superhost, window cleaning is part of the checklist to optimise natural light and overall property presentation.

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Pros of Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service

Professional cleaners are highly trained and have a lot of experience, so you can expect high cleanliness standards
Cleaning companies have invested in commercial equipment, which means they have better vacuum cleaners, mops, and so on
Most professional cleaners are easy to book online
Like maids, they can notice damage in time and report to you
These companies are insured, so you can rest assured that any damage they cause will be covered.

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Cons of Hiring a Professional Cleaning Service

The cleaning service pricing can be higher compared to a personal maid, and this will show on your budget.
Cleaning companies don’t always accept last-minute requests, although they are quite fast to respond.

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How Much Do Professional Cleaners Cost

The price you pay for a professional cleaner to handle your holiday property in the UK can go from £20 up to £35 per hour, depending on the area.

At the time this blog was written, Get Set Clean offer Airbnb cleaning services in London and the surrounding areas, starting at £22.00 per hour.