First impressions make great love stories. And the same goes for vacations home!
It’s obvious that after every guest has checked out, you’ll need to do some serious cleaning up to prepare for your next booking. But there are different levels of cleaning. During a regular cleaning, for instance, sheets will be changed, but only at spring cleaning will the mattress be vacuumed and turned over and the mattress pads washed. That is, of course, unless you request otherwise. So know your service. If they’re experienced, the cleaners may even have a few invaluable tricks up their sleeves.
1. The Bedroom
To ensure a luxury experience, the bed making is super important because it sets the first impressions for the guest. Comfy and great looking bed = good opinion on your home = 5-star review! 
The main point here is to make sure your linens are fresh and spotless and the bed is made nicely. Fluff the pillows and turn down the sheets. Vacuum or sweep the room.
Treat the bedroom as if it’s a hotel room (find cleaners who can do “hotel-standard” bed making). If it looks cozy enough to relax in, your job is done.
2. The Bathroom
The bathroom can be a dirty place, we know. And you definitely don’t want it to stay that way!
Despite its annoyances, you should be scrubbing down the shower and bathtub between each check-out and check-in. Every. Single. Time.
Your guests notice these things and even though it may technically be clean, it won’t look that way.
And you will need to wipe, disinfect, spray, rinse and repeat. The main thing here is this: It should look completely spotless. It should sparkle. And don’t forget to stock up on toilet paper, fresh towels, and give it a hotel style with folded towels! Love is in the details.
3. The Kitchen
Some guests don’t spend much time in the kitchen but that doesn’t mean it shouldn’t get a good go-over after every check-out.
Be sure to sweep every corner and under the cabinets for runaway leftovers. If you’ve got a sink food disposal, consider cleaning it thoroughly once a month so it stays fresh and doesn’t build up any weird smells. Appliances and countertops should be streak-free and spotless. Cabinet and cupboard doors should be wiped down every month or two to remove fingerprints and residual grease. The kitchen can be a big job so be sure every little area looks like it’s part of a model home.
4. Common Spaces
Living rooms, dining areas, and any other common spaces, much like bedrooms, require a little less headache when it comes to turnover time.
Ensure the floor is swept well and that cushions and throw pillows are fluffed and well arranged. Check all light bulbs to see if they’re working properly and change them if they’re out or they flicker. Make sure you’ve dusted your furniture – keep in mind that you should give some attention to table and chair legs and lower shelves and openings, too. Just because it’s not at the very surface doesn’t mean it won’t collect dust!
So there you have it: A simple, yet solid list of how to effectively manage your Airbnb turnover cleanings.
Once the home is prepared, it is always necessary to make a final inspection to make sure the job is nicely done and up to standards. A breakfast kit, cleaning supplies and a final of flowers will make a whole world of difference!
The more prepared you are and the better you plan ahead, the easier the task will be.
For personalized advice to manage your property, contact us now. We know that a professionally managed home will help you achieve better results in a shorter time.
