3 Ways to Elevate Your Vacation Rental's Reputation with a Customized Cleaning Service

February 21, 2019

Your guests have just arrived! 

They scurry through the front door to check out the sweet pad that they rented for the week! 

They kick off their shoes, and put down their bags, and race off to claim their rooms. 

They are met with the smells of a freshly cleaned home, crispy sheets, and spotless floors. 

We all know that first impressions matter and cleanliness is the easiest way to make an excellent first impression. 

This blog post will walk you through 3 ways a customized cleaning service can help you elevate your short term rental properties reputation! 

#1: Create a Spotlessly Clean Welcome

After a long day of travel, guests are looking for a clean place to relax, so that they can kick the travel aches and pains and get on with vacation! 

Any easy way to sure that happens is to follow a cleaning checklist, filled with basic cleaning tasks that you do really well like: 

  • Ensure hard surfaces have been wiped down so that there are no smudges, stain, or dust. 
  • Freshly vacuumed rooms with carpet 
  • Mop hard floors 
  • Sanitize bathrooms
  • Make sure mirrors are shining
  • Clean appliances, inside and out 

In addition to maintaining these regular cleaning tasks, it's essential to schedule a deep quarterly cleaning! This allows you to keep every nook and cranny tidy.

During a deep clean you, or the team you hire, will often move furniture, clean behind appliances, and take care of those often overlooked areas. 

#2: Don't Overlook the Often-Neglected Spots

It’s one thing to feel like the space you rented is “clean enough” it’s another to actually be comfortable because the space you rented is clean. 

It’s often the smaller overlooked tasks that make your home stand out from the crowd, things others might consider “deep cleaning” but when maintained regularly they are a breeze to keep in tip top shape. 

Things like:

  • Cleaning air vents to remove dust buildup 
  • Wiping down baseboards to remove dirt and cobwebs 
  • Cleaning the inside of kitchen cabinets 
  • Making sure any gunk is removed from oven and microwave interiors 
  • Streak free windows 

All of the things add up to an exceptional stay – and that’s what we all want our guests to have, isn’t it?

Provide In-Stay Cleaning Abilities  

Even though you’d done an excellent job by preparing the home for new renters, it’s nice to stock cleaning supplies so that guests can tidy up as needed. 

We all know how messy life can get! Stocking cleaning supplies allows guests to maintain that level of clean, throughout their entire stay. 

Things you might want to leave stocked in house:

  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Surface cleaners

Not only is this a great way to elevate your short term rental reputation by signaling that cleanliness is important to you, it is a thoughtful convenience. No one wants to think about purchasing cleaning supplies on their relaxing vacation. 

Uphold your Short Term Rental Reputation by Outsourcing! 

Cleanliness is what keeps guests returning to your home, and bringing their crew! Don’t let cleaning stand in that way of making that happen. 

We know you have a million and one things to think about when self managing your short term rental — that’s where we come in! Our customized cleaning solutions for owners just like you, takes the stress out of being the cleanest home on the block! 

We’ll work with you to develop a cleaning plan that meets your needs. Let us sweat the small stuff so you can focus on creating an exceptional guest experience! 

Book a consultation today!