Airbnb Cleaning Hacks That Every Superhost Must Know!
If you’re reading this blog, then we can fairly assume that you’re an Airbnb host. Now, as an Airbnb host, we are sure that you know how important reviews are. But, if not, read what Airbnbhas to say
“.....it's not a stretch to say that your Airbnb business is based on positive reviews. Each review helps guests decide whether to book with you, and Airbnb data suggests that a higher number of positive reviews is correlated with higher earnings”
There is possibly no way to get out of a situation where your customers feel there could’ve been room for improvement in terms of cleaning. A clean and tidy Airbnb is not only the best but also the easiest way to keep customers happy and satisfied.
Creating a checklist
Checklists are the best, they save time and effort.
So, first things first, let us start by dividing your Airbnb into areas: bedrooms, kitchen, hall and bathrooms. Now, let’s go step by step and create a checklist for each:
1) Bedrooms
Whether the customers are there for a day or for weeks, bedroom is going to be the place where they’ll spend most of their time. Your Airbnb’s bedroom has to, let us say this again, HAS TO be the area that you focus on first. Following are some things that you must take into consideration
- Empty the drawers and closets
- Clear out the trash can
- Dust and disinfect the furniture, windows, doors, doorknobs, etc
- Dust the ceiling fans
- Vacuum the floor, are under the bed, wherever necessary
- Replace the bedsheets
2) Kitchen
Keep aside business travelers, one of the major deciding factors for an Airbnb of any other traveler is the kitchen. So, it’s easy to understand why it should be the next thing we talk about. Read further to know what are things to consider before cleaning
- Clean the stove
- Dust and disinfect all the appliances from outside
- Clean microwave top to bottom
- Clean the inside of the refrigerator
- Take out the garbage and replace the trash can with a new garbage bag
- Clean all utensils properly (or run through the dishwasher
- Clean the sink and drain properly
- Clean and vacuum the floor
3) Hall
Usually, the first place customers see when they enter your Airbnb. It pretty much sends the signal to customers about their super host. This is that area to watch Netflix, hang out with friends and is the third area to consider when cleaning your Airbnb. Check out what all things you should think about before diving into cleaning it
- Clean and vacuum the floor properly (do not forget the places behind the sofas)
- Clean and disinfect the windows and doors,
- Clean and disinfect the switches, doorknobs, etc
- Vacuum your carpet thoroughly
- Remember to check for cobwebs too, found them? Clear it out!
4) Bathrooms
Keep the bathroom dirty and see your reviews fall down. No one, absolutely no one can say a dirty bathroom is “fine” for them. A dirty bathroom can assure you a 1-star review no matter how the experience this. So, let’s get to cleaning your Airbnb’s bathroom
- Clean and thoroughly sanitize the pot, sinks, tubs
- Clean with an aim to bring shine to the faucets
- Clean the bathroom mirror with mirror shiners
- Properly clean the tiles
- Unclog the hair and clean the drains
- Change or wash the towels
Conclusion
The difference between hosts and superhosts are these checklists and making sure that these checklists are properly followed. A neat, tidy and clean Airbnb is the least a customer expects and honestly, we understand how cleaning could be a tough nut to crack.
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