Professional cleaners adhere to a checklist to ensure they can clean every nook and cranny of their client's properties. Their to-do list allows them to do their job strategically and efficiently.
So, take a page from their book and create a vacation rental cleaning checklist for your properties in Covina, CA. It can help make tasks easier to conquer and ensure your rentals are always ready for the next guests.
Here are vacation rental cleaning tips and the steps to include in your checklist.
Schedule Timely Inspections and Cleaning
To maintain the value of your rentals and keep them guest-ready, you should set regular cleaning and property inspection schedules. Perform them before every check-in and after every check-out. Do the same if your units are vacant for a week or two to maintain their habitability and give you time to address issues (e.g., water leaks) before they worsen.
Prepare Supplies and Tools in a Caddy
A durable caddy lets you easily carry all your vacation rental cleaning products and supplies from one room to another. It should contain the following items:
- Rubber gloves
- Microfiber towels
- Clean water in spray bottles
- Cleaning solutions
- Disinfectants
- Sponges, brushes, and scrubs
- Small to large trash bags
You should also wear goggles and a face mask to protect your eyes and face. Millions of eye injuries occur yearly, 90% of which are preventable with protective eye gear.
Gather Your Vacation Rental Cleaning Equipment
Prepare a broom, dustpan, mop, and vacuum cleaner. A dehumidifier can also help control indoor moisture levels during Covina's muggy days. You don't want your rentals to be too humid, as it can promote mold growth, which can damage your property and cause health issues.
Remove Clutter
Clutter can hinder you from completing a thorough cleaning job. Worse, they can cause injuries like cuts, sprains, strains, and bruises and raise your risk of slipping, tripping, or falling.
So, as part of your cleaning checklist, eliminate clutter like old reading materials and mail. You can sweep, mop, and vacuum afterward.
Dust and Clean Before Disinfecting
Contaminants like dirt, dust, and debris can render disinfectants less effective. So, dust and clean high-touch surfaces first with mild soap and water before using disinfectants. Wipe them dry, then apply the disinfectant or sanitizer, minding the latter's contact time.
Partner With a Property Management Company
A property management company works with and oversees vetted cleaning professionals. They'll ensure your vacation rental cleaning budget won't break the bank yet keep your properties sparkling clean. They can also conduct all necessary tasks related to your rentals with their full-service property maintenance and management solutions.
Adhere to a Vacation Rental Cleaning Checklist
Keeping your properties clean and sanitary makes guests happy, contributing to positive reviews and more potential bookings. So, as early as today, create and follow a vacation rental cleaning checklist.
If you're too busy to do all that, let PMI San Bernadino take over them for you. Our property management company provides full-service solutions, from marketing to listing, guest communication, and property maintenance. We're also a proud member of PMI, a national property company founded over 20 years ago and manages $5 billion worth of assets.
So, speak with us today! We look forward to sharing how our solutions can benefit your properties in Covina, CA.
