[Updated JAN 2024] Tried and Recommended Products for Airbnb Hosts

Looking forward to additional responses on this topic. I switched to cloth napkins in napkin rings. I didn’t want to throw out batches of unused paper napkins while COVID cleaning. The biodegradable waste bags tend to disintegrate when wet items are placed in them, so I haven’t figured that out yet. Thinking of leaving the bins “naked” and just sanitizing the interior plastic liner every time. I have some palm-based disposable but degradable plates. I had moved away from plastic aseptic packed juices and milks by transferring to labelled glass milk bottle type containers. Likewise I had paper bakery bags to transfer continental breakfast items from bulk bags. But I’m concerned that guests will prefer sealed individual portions during the pandemic. Most of my stays are short term and large store portions don’t make sense.

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The trash bins are definitely an issue and find they work fine for shorter visits, but run into the same problem when guests dispose of anything wet. I’ve since switched to using recycled plastic trash bags, which I guess is better than nothing at this point. Leaving them “naked” is an interesting idea though! I’d be curious to know how that goes if you try it. I also use bamboo toilet paper and paper towels at the moment due to covid, but will switch to cloth when it’s safe.

I put a plastic liner inside the plastic bin that’s inside a metal covered can in the bathroom. So that’s the bin I hope guests put the wet, gross stuff. Then there’s another unlined bin by the bed which I can wash. Even the lined bin doesn’t always get used but I always take a good look and give it a spritz of disinfectant spray.

I was using glass water bottles that I fill with filtered water from my home but have now put a couple of evil plastic water bottles as well. Like dpfromva I’m doing some environmentally unfriendly things for the time being due to the pandemic. Even before the pandemic the idea of not using individually wrapped items gives me mixed feelings.

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How do I post a conversation on this forum?

For some reason, new members can’t post a new topic - probably to help prevent spammers.

Post a few more replies and then you will be able to post a new topic. Or post it here and one of the Moderators can move it …

thank you very helpful

I’m sorry, did I miss Amazon buying ABB?

Hey, Leader tom2, do you make any money if anyone clicks on any one of those THIRTY-ONE ads?

Funny, none of these products available anywhere else, only Amazon!

Hey Donald,

Did someone make you click on this thread? Did you have to pay a membership fee to join the forum? Tom pays for this forum out of his own pocket with very minimal advertising. Those of us who moderate are volunteers and the members here provide valuable information for free. And yes those are affiliate links so the owner can try to recoup some of his out of pocket costs.

I guess you aren’t enjoying your Christmas but going out of your way to be a jerk is uncalled for.

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Why is Tom paying for the forum out of his own pocket? Please explain, I really don’t understand.

When possible and pertinent I do offer, if not solutions, recommendations or suggestions of things we’ve found that have worked for our rental.

I commented on this post because I find 31 ads for Amazon a little excessive and it seemed as if it were a money making post. Does this mean that it’s alright to post items for sale here? I did not think that’s what the forum was about or that such commercialism was even allowed.

I don’t know why you dislike me nor why you jump on nearly every of my responses but I would think a moderator would be able to keep their dislike of participants OUT of the conversations and not be calling them names continually.

Are you stupid, or just trying to give the impression of?

How the feck do you think this forum exists, by the way of fairy dust…?

Nobody dislikes you personally, at least I don’t think so. Your posts however…

JF

I ASKED for an explanation, but am not surprised I get more insults. I have no fecking idea how the forum is paid for! Donations, wealthy benefactor.

Enlighten me oh WISE ones!

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Donald, I’m not sure what you want to know or why you want to know or even if it’s any of your business. But if I’m right, you’ve been a member here for a while so you know the answers surely?

Tom owns and set up the forum. It has no affiliation whatsoever with Airbnb. As such, he is perfectly entitled to post affiliate links and host ads on the site. We members, on the other hand, do not.

That would be like a restaurant allowing guests to take in their own meals, right?

I’m sure that you’ve read the FAQ.

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I have no idea how anyone could know that it’s Tom’s forum. I looked through the FAQ and see nothing about Tom. Maybe there’s some way of digging through all the (probably tens of thousands) posts and finding this information but it doesn’t seem that should be necessary. The post looked, to an ignorant jerk such as myself, as just a post to make money. Fine, now I know, it’s Tom’s forum and he can do what he wants. I also understand sometimes when you’re recommending a product it’s easiest to grab someone else’s listing of the product.

So, I apologize, I am just a stupid (JohnF), jerk (moderator KKC), and I guess a Grinch (also KKC) and it’s none of my business (moderator jaquo). But thank you for enlightening me.

And I would sincerely like to thank Tom for providing this forum. For the most part it has been informative and I’ve enjoyed sharing some of what we’ve learned with our STR experience. I have learned much. And had experiences I’ve not had on any other forum.

I agree wholeheartedly. I’ve called this forum the ‘Airbnb university’ in the past. When I first started using Airbnb I read every topic here. (There weren’t as many in those days of course) and it was invaluable.

As mods, we can see the site stats and it’s interesting to see how many hits this forum gets every day. I hope that between us all, we’re informing people and also learning ourselves as we go along.

@casitacresta I give credit to those who apologize and make amends so thank you for that.

I am guilty of (if you consider) posting links to Amazon because I use that site often; I post the links so if someone is interested in the product, it is more accessible and provides additional information (price, specs, reviews, etc). It’s your or anyone’s choice whether to use the Bezo’s machine or purchase elsewhere.

Since we’re on the theme of giving thanks; I also thank @tom2 and @Cyn for LITERALLY supporting this forum, and I also extend my thanks to each of the moderators @jaquo @bigappledude @KKC @LCL @RiverRock @georgiahost who volunteer to make it a useful library of information (both AirBnb, and not AirBnb related) while keeping the discourse open and professional.

:santa: :santa: :santa: . Merry Merry Merry . Happy Happy Happy . :christmas_tree: :christmas_tree: :christmas_tree:

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I’ve had an Airbnb for two years. 95 guests so far. Two guests left the place pretty dirty but not horrible. I did have to clean out the hot tub for those two. But overall, my clients have been amazingly clean! We own a cabin Airbnb and I think you get better clientele with this type of rental. I can see if you have a home that is perfect for partying or you are located near a downtown you would get messier clientele. But I wouldn’t be scared if I were you.

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I can see anywhere to be able to make a new post - or message the mods direct. Hoping someone could help

We ask new members to wait a few days before posting. During that time reading existing threads on your question or topic to see if it’s been covered it advised. This is to prevent folks from joining the forum simply to promote their own product, idea, blog, etc.

I will send you a DM so you can let me know what you need further help with.