There’s no doubt that a clean vacation rental is going to have an appeal to visitors. They are going to opt for a spotless vacation home over one that isn’t kept up. Not only does this mean normal cleaning, but also making sure there is no clutter. If you want tourists to keep coming back or recommending you, develop a cleaning schedule and keep the following in mind.
Why Is Housekeeping so Important?
According to a reputed firm that conducted a survey, one of the main things that hotel visitors complain about is cleanliness. Visitors would rather not compromise on cleanliness – In fact, your reputation can be at stake if the visitor feels your cleaning ethic is not up to par, such as allowing ants, spiders, dust, and mold in the building. You can bet that if a visitor finds anything that suggests you don’t keep up on cleaning, they will get the word out and your reputation and profit margin will suffer.
How Can You Meet the Major Expectations of Visitors?
Now that you feel motivated to clean you should keep in mind that anything contaminating the ambience of the place needs to be removed. For example, any harsh smells or soiled floors can lead to an unsatisfied impression to your guests. Make it non-negotiable to keep your rental clean.
Take a walk through your rental and check the floors. Make sure they are dirt-free. Also, wash all upholstery, change your furnace filters, and clean anything – even the smallest thing – that you see out of order.
Additionally, you’ll need to check under the couch, end stands, and even beds. Remove any dust mites. Check window frames and remove any bugs or dead flies. Spider webs should be clear as well.
Indoors is not the only part you need to keep clean – Maintaining a neat and attractive outdoors is equally as important. Some tips on curb appeal are trimming the lawn, pressure washing the siding, keeping your sidewalks mildew-free, and keeping any bushes cut evenly and landscaped.
How Can You Keep Your Property Clean Professionally?
Contact any local cleaning agencies that you can count on to keep your vacation rental maintained all year. Come up with a checklist that you will give to your maid service to make sure that tends to every area you need. Of course, this will need to be discussed prior to hiring them to ensure each part is within their areas of willingness and expertise. Some things to consider in the checklist are trash and dishwasher emptying, arranging cabinets, vacuuming and mopping the floors, washing windows, cleaning bedrooms, washing upholstery and bedding, and other duties.
Ensure that either you or the maid is keeping up with the flooring and even the bathroom tiles and grout. Make sure to always have the brand name/manufacturer name written down in a secure spot for your appliances, for whenever they need maintenance or repairs.
When it comes to cleaning area rugs, this should be done by an agency that specializes in this type of cleaning. Make sure to ask for a stain-resistant coating as well. While you’re getting your carpet cleaned, make sure your blinds and draperies are also being cleaned to reduce any smell, pollen, and even mold.
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