It might surprise you to learn that by April 2020, Airbnb suffered a 72% decrease in bookings. Due to Covid-19, cancellations even outnumbered bookings themselves! Nonetheless, through extensive upheaval in safety regulations, gross bookings were back up to a 1% increase as early as June.
Travel remains essential to so many of our lives, but safety must hold even greater priority. With these few simple cleaning techniques, you can keep your Airbnb rental space as safe and sanitized as possible.
So Your Guest Just Left… Where to Start?
Before you actually begin cleaning your rental space, it is important to take a few precautionary measures.
Firstly, be sure to keep your rental space clean from you. That means always remembering to wear a mask and gloves while cleaning, as well as disinfecting your hands beforehand. Also, make certain to do your research and use only cleaners and disinfectants approved for combating the Covid-19 virus.
All rental spaces are different, but you should keep your space as ventilated as you can while cleaning. That might mean opening some windows, turning on air conditioning, or even running a fan.
Clean First, Then Sanitize
Now that you have prepared your cleaning space, donned gloves, and disinfected, it is time to get rid of all that visible dirt, dust, and mess.
Any hard floors, tables, and countertops will require a good scrubbing with soap and water.
The Covid-19 virus is vulnerable to high temperatures, so all dishes and laundry should be washed at the highest heat settings.
(Sanitization tip: remember to sanitize more than just the surfaces you have already cleaned!)
Just Like New!
By this point, your surfaces should all be cleaned and sanitized.
Minimize Risk During Your Guests’ Stay
Make sure guests have everything they need via contactless entry, communication, and supplies.
Consistency, Consistency, Consistency!
In such cases, cost-efficient professional help is always something to consider. A quality cleaning service can ensure consistency.
Visit TheMagicHelpers.com for a free custom cleaning quote or contact us today.
Be proactive, stay safe, and happy managing!
Austin STR Hosting & Cleaning FAQ
Always wear masks and gloves while cleaning, disinfect hands beforehand, use only EPA-approved cleaners and disinfectants for combating viruses, and keep rental spaces well-ventilated by opening windows or running fans.
How should you clean and sanitize vacation rentals during a pandemic?
First scrub all hard floors, tables, and countertops with soap and water, then sweep and vacuum to remove dirt and dust, wash all dishes and laundry at the highest heat settings, then use spray disinfectant on all surfaces and allow to air-dry.
What high-touch surfaces need disinfection in Austin STR properties?
Sanitize door handles, device remotes, light switches, and any point of contact between guests’ hands and the rental space, using spray disinfectant and allowing surfaces to air-dry for the time specified on the product label.
How can VRBO hosts minimize virus transmission during guest stays?
Provide contactless entry and exit with independent access to keys or lockboxes, establish open communication through text or messaging, maintain at least six feet of distance if in-person interaction is necessary, and provide complimentary disinfecting supplies.
What finishing steps should Airbnb cleaners take after sanitizing?
Close any windows opened for ventilation, clean or change air filters, safely discard disposable cleaning products, change vacuum filters, and wash masks and cleaning rags to ensure each future cleaning is as sanitary as possible.
