More & more travelers are choosing short term rental homes, instead of hotels for their vacations. But this doesn't mean they expect their rentals to be any less clean than a hotel would be. Guests are willing to pay more to have the comfort of a home versus just a room at a hotel, but they expect it to be just as clean. The most common negative reviews of vacation rentals come from the guest’s disapproval of how clean it is. As a host, you should consider the value of professional cleaning services because what you might consider clean in your own house won’t cut it with most guests.
Meeting guest's expectations when it comes to vacation rental cleanliness requires a different type of cleaning than you'd do in your own home, or even than a professional cleaner would do in a normal home. If you're doing it on your own as the renter, it can become a full-time job just cleaning between guests. If you already work a full-time job and want time to enjoy your life, your best bet is to hire a professional cleaner.
You'll need to find a cleaner who is licensed and insured, just in case something happens, you'll be covered. You also want to find a cleaner who has experience with short term rentals. You can usually find someone reliable through word of mouth. If you ask around your rental community, or even in facebook groups for renters in your area, you should come up with a few options. Be sure to check reviews, or ask for references from any potential cleaner you might hire. You want to know they know what they're doing when it comes to turning over a short term rental. When your guests see the rental they should see that the garbage pails are empty, the dishwasher is empty and dishes put away. All the sand and dirt from the previous guests has been swept and vacuumed out of all the nooks & crannies. All the linens and towels should be freshly cleaned. The refrigerator should be empty and clean. All the surfaces should have been wiped down and sanitized. As well as everything else that you'd normally expect to be cleaned. Your guest's first impression should be that they are impressed by how clean the rental is. An experienced vacation rental cleaner should also check that all electronics are working, windows are locked, remotes can be easily found, and the keys are in the agreed-upon spot before the guests show up to check-in. If anything seems to be broken or missing they'll notify you immediately.
If you're looking for a cleaner on Long Island, in Suffolk County, or on Fire Island, Island Life Cleaning and Maintenance has years of experience with short term rentals and a 5-star rating from renters and regular clients as well. You can see our
reviews here and some before & after
photos here. If you need a cleaner within the areas we serve, we'd love to give you a
free estimate and hope to work with you to keep your rental turning over smoothly for years to come! You can call/text (631)334-9946 or send us an e-mail at IslandLifeInquiry@Gmail.com
