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Hello I am Panos and I am a new host for 1,5 months now.(both airbnb and booking).
I wanted to hear about your cleaning algorithms meaning when you clean between guests
what steps do you take to deliver the listing to the next guests and maybe more importantly whats the order of those steps, the optimal order?
The one I am currently doing is:
Take the used linens out
clean the kitchen counter
clean bathroom (toilet bathtub and sink)
wipe dust and stamps of the coffee table and the nightstands
dust off light switches, the tv, the thermostats and any other surface that might accumulate dust.
Check work order for unit specific details and linen check list
Use key fob to access resort - hold card over sensor at gate - go to carpark
business info
Kitchen
Load and run dishwasher, empty when done
Wipe all worktops and table surfaces
Check all crockery & cutlery is cleaned - dirty dishes must be cleaned and put away - check for missing items
Check filter in dishwasher has no food scraps and check for any bad smell -
Check if oven used - wipe out any crumbs and line grill tray with fresh foil from cupboard -
Check microwave used - wipe out if necessary - polish front
Wipe around all handles for fingerprints - particularly pantry door and overhead cupboards - as well as range hood fascia
Hang tea towel on oven handle
Rubbish bags, dishwashing liquid, dishwasher tablets all under sink in kitchen - leave dishcloth and scourers displayed nicely under sink - anything needed text 0000 000 000
Laundry
Always check dryer for lint build up or items left behind
Wipe over washing machine inside lid
Check laundry tub wipe and polish tapware
Bathrooms
Vacuum all bathrooms prior to any further cleaning to remove all hair
Clean bathrooms - make sure all mirrors, glass surfaces including taps are cleaned and polished perfectly, taps straight
hand towels and floor mat to be placed on towel rail or rolled with face washers
face washers to be rolled and displayed nicely on vanity
Put fresh toilet roll on holder fold toilet paper to a point and place 2 spares under vanity
check if soap, shampoo and conditioner needs replacing
Bedrooms
Strip beds and collect all dirty towels - check if anything missing
place all dirty linen in bag for cleaning - All dirty linen to be returned shed 343
beds to be changed-remove all linen and replace with new linen-Top sheet, bottom sheet and doona for each bed-all sides tucked neatly under mattress. Top sheet folded about 25cm over doona at top of bed. Pillows placed @ 45 degree angle(4 for double, 2 for single)
Place rolled towels on corner of bed (2 for double, 1 for single)
Dust and wipe all surfaces
Lounge Room
Vacume and sweep under all couches and chairs
Vacume and check in between all couch cushions
Dust and wipe all furniture
Check ceiling fan dust
balcony check for rubbish vacume and wipe all outdoor furniture
Whole Accommodation
Clean entire property - vacume & mop floors (vacume bathroom floors prior to moping to remove all hair)
Check all glass sliding door for finger prints
Check outdoor setting is clean and chairs straight
When gathering all dirty linen check for anything missing or badly soiled
at end of job empty vacume Cleaner into rubbish bag
reline bins with plastic bin liners
Check all lights for blown bulbs replace where reachable , if not inform David
Check for breakages and damage anywhere and report via text to 0466 987 900 - take photos and sms (upload to servicem8)
return soiled linen and keys to storage shed
TURN OFF AIRCONDITIONER , FANS & LIGHTS
MUST photograph aircon controller to prove its off as all cleaners will be charged $10 per day if aircon is left on after cleaning service
Balcony , check tiled areas mop and vacume as necessary
Note: All towels to be folded lengthways and rolled - 2 bath towels per queen bed, 1 per single - hand towels and face washers to be rolled and displayed nicely on vanity
Tea towels, dishcloths placed nicely under sink