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Renting your house on a short-term basis is a great way to make some extra money without putting in much investment. However, the rental cleaning might be a nightmare for many people. Mind you, cleaning is the most important aspect of any lodging.

The first thing you need to understand is that vacation rental cleaning is not like your ordinary house cleaning. There is so much more attention to detail and sanitation technique involved. You need to go above and beyond and consider even the tiniest details. This includes changing the linens, sanitizing surfaces such as counters, floors, and even door knobs and handles. 

Here, we have a complete guide to vacation rental cleaning for you!

  1. Sanitize everything after your guests leave 

Sanitizing is synonymous with the Covid era. However just leaving sanitizers on the property isn't enough; you need to properly clean all surfaces. This includes floors, cupboards, doorknobs, handles, and the floor in addition to other surfaces. 

Also, check the walls of your rental property. If your guests left some drawings or markings on the wall, such as with a pen, use rubbing alcohol to erase them. Additionally, it's best if you thoroughly clean them with soap and water, after every booking. If you don't have the time, try to sanitize them with a spray disinfectant. 

  1. Change the linens

This one might be a no-brainer but it still needs to be stated. You need to change the bedsheets (ALL OF THEM); including decorative pillow covers and blankets after your guests leave. Thus, you must ensure that you always have a clean stash of these amenities available on your property. You cannot wash and use the same sheets every time your guests check out. 

  1. Make sure you have fresh amenities

After your guests leave, you also need to change the towels and ensure that your property has fresh amenities such as hand sanitizers, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, and shower gel, be generous with these supplies! 

  1. Wipe  dust from surfaces

Dusting surfaces can be a nuisance, but it needs to be done. You need to check all nooks and crannies and wipe the dust from all surfaces. This includes the refrigerator, cupboards, the dresser, or any other surface that gathers dust. You certainly don't want your guests to think that they are living in a haunted house! 

Next, be sure to clean the ceiling corners and the fans as well. There can be a surprising amount of dust settled on the fan without you even realizing it, and when your guests turn the fan on, the dust will just fall (quite the luxury experience, am I right?). To avoid such a mishap, make sure that you don't forget these places when you are dusting your property. For high dusting, try wrapping some paper tower around a broomstick and wriggle it in the corners. This will take care of the dust and spider webs gathered there, without any fancy tools. 

  1. Use a microfiber towel to clean glass surfaces

This includes mirrors, windows, and other shiny surfaces. A microfiber towel gently cleans these surfaces without leaving any marks behind. Make sure to move the towel from side to side for the best results. 

  1. Check for any lost items or damages

As unfortunate as it may seem, this is a very common scenario and therefore you need to inspect your apartment thoroughly after your guests leave. Replace any worn batteries in the remote or other gadgets, replace any burnt out light bulbs, make sure that the Wi-Fi connection is working, and check for any leaks or damages in your apartment. If something needs fixing, do it promptly to avoid a potentially more costly repairIf you haven't had a booking in a long time, make sure you check all the taps for leaks and check the water and internal heating system as well. 

  1. Make sure that the bathroom is immaculately clean

A clean bathroom is the most important aspect of any rental property, so, you need to take extra care when cleaning it. Check for any clogs in the sink and drains and fix them immediately. Next, thoroughly clean the toilet with a toilet brush. Clean any mold or mildew in the toilet and spray disinfectant everywhere. As you can probably decipher, cleaning the bathrooms effectively can be a very difficult task, so consider investing in Airbnb cleaners. An efficient Airbnb cleaning service will go above and beyond to make sure that the bathrooms are spotless. 

  1. Remove any belongings of your previous guests

In many instances, people leave behind some of their useless belongings in the cupboards or other storage spaces. Make sure that you thoroughly check those places and remove all these items. Like we have mentioned before, the goal is to ensure that the place looks new, without any signs of previous guests. 

  1. Some other things to consider

If your property is a house, you also need to take care of a few extra things such as mowing the lawn, trimming the bushes, and checking the basement, garage, and attic. 

The ultimate decision

Now, we do understand that rental cleaning can be a full-time job. From the bathroom to the kitchen and bedroom, a thorough cleaning requires both time and great effort. Also, sometimes there is very little time between bookings. So, unless you live on the property and are ultra-attentive, immaculate rental cleaning is an impossible task. 

But don't fret! There are a lot of rental cleaning agencies that can do the job for you. Turnify is a convenient and affordable solution for your Airbnb property. Turnify takes care of everything from the bathrooms to the bedrooms and you can rest assured that your property will be immaculately clean. Moreover, the team will promptly notify you of any missing gadgets such as remote or other damage to your property. 

Our online database has a calendar to notify after every checkout, so you don’t have to schedule cleaning appointments every time. It also features all of the instructions provided by you, so you don’t have to repeat them every time. If you are considering investing in an Airbnb cleaning service, nobody understands your needs better than Turnify.

 

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