Why Is Hiring a Professional Cleaner So Important for Your Short-Term Rental
When I started my business, I only had 1 short-term rental property, so I could manage to clean it on my schedule, but if I wasn't available, I had to hire cleaners. Then I got more vacation rental properties, and I couldn't keep up with the thorough cleaning that had to be done. I was losing money because I was blocking cleaning days, and realized I needed to hire a permanent solution. Luckily I put together a solid team that knows how to quickly clean, thoroughly sanitize, replace and replenish the amenities. Eventually this has turned into my cleaning business, FlyStays. They are indispensable to making this work.
So why have a cleaner for your short-term rental, vacation rental, or Airbnb? Here are the key reasons:
• Efficiency:
Professional cleaners know exactly what to do and they can do it fast. This is key for you to turn over properties and make more money. If you have professional cleaners, they can come into a property the same morning, clean it, and make it ready for a new guest to come in. They have a structure for cleaning each property and can get to it quickly.
• Guests are paying for this:
An important fee in all bookings is the cleaning fee. This is there for a reason and guests expect a clean property. Based on who's cleaning the property, the fee can be adjusted. But unless you are a professional cleaner, you shouldn't be charging guests high fees if you're the one cleaning.
• They will do it better than you:
This is almost a fact. Professional cleaners will take less time to clean, be thorough, and get to those little details that you'll probably miss—it's their whole job. They can also be an important resource for you, they can be your eyes once guests have left a property and let you know if anything is broken or stolen for example. Your professional cleaning crew will make sure to replenish and replace anything needed, like more toilet paper or bring a pack and play for a guest with a baby that's about to arrive.
• Reviews:
There is no doubt that the one thing that will turn off potential new guests, cause poor reviews, or prevent you from reaching that Super Host status, can be a review where a guest says your property is dirty or not clean enough. This is so important in the success of your property. Guests read reviews, and even reference previous comments in their current review. A professional cleaner will eliminate any issues you can face with cleanliness in reviews.