Hiring a cleaning crew

When hiring a cleaning crew you’ll want to discuss expectations and automate your cleaning as much as possible. This post goes over in detail how to find anAirbnb cleaning service. There are many websites that connect cleaners and hosts, or you could go the more old-fashioned route and hire people through word of mouth or find someone on a site like Nextdoor.

What to include in your Cleaning Kit

Whether you or a cleaning crew is doing the dirty work, you’ll want to purchase cleaning products in bulk and have them in easily accessible storage. Many hosts organize their daily cleaning supplies in a simple 12-gallon bucket to carry from room to room.

Include the following in every cleaning kit:

  • Disinfectants for bathrooms and other germ-prone areas
    • Note: Never place chemicals in a container they did not come in, or use hand-written labels. This is a regulation by OSHA.
  • Detergent/we like pine sol
  • Glass cleaner
  • Magic eraser
  • Microfiber rags
  • Multi-purpose spray/409
  • Razor blades or chisel
  • Scrub pads
  • Swiffer/mop and broom
  • Toilet brush
  • Paper towels
  • Vacuum
  • Wood polish (for that finishing touch!)
  • Windex

Cleaning Checklist 

Now that you’ve got your cleaning crew and your cleaning kit it’s time to work down that checklist. We’ve created a checklist to guide you through cleaning each area of your property.

Bathrooms

  • Change and replace towels
  • Check sink and shower drains for hair or clogs
  • Clean faucets
  • Clean shower
  • Make sure hand soap is available
  • Mop floor
  • Remove trash
  • Scrub the toilet
  • Spray and rinse shower and shower curtain
  • Sweep or vacuum
  • I usually like to spray a little bleach
  • A final scan of the room

Bedrooms

  • Change and replace sheets and linens
  • Inspect closets
  • Remove any trash from space and empty trash bins
  • Sweep/vacuum space (including under the bed)
  • Wipe down blades of any fans
  • Wipe down windows
  • A final scan of the room

Exterior of Property

You can consider hiring a landscaping crew, but for daily use consider the following:

  • Remove any trash or debris
  • Clean BBQ grill 
  • Disinfect any dining areas
  • Pull weeds
  • shake out “Welcome” mats
  • Sweep patio
  • Wipe down patio furniture

Kitchen

  • Check the refrigerator for leftover food or messes
  • Clean out crumbs or other messes from cabinets
  • Clean faucets
  • Clean and replace kitchen towels
  • Clean sink
  • Empty/run dishwasher as needed
  • Make sure hand soap is full
  • Remove trash
  • Wipe down counters and refrigerator shelves
  • A final scan of the room

 

 

Laundry Room/Utility Room

  • Check and clean up any detergent spills
  • Check that laundry baskets are clean and ready for use
  • Remove dryer lint
  • Wipe down exterior of washer and dryer (be sure to get those buttons and knobs)
  • A final scan of the room

Living/Family Room

  • Dust/wipe any furniture and high-touch surfaces
  • Inspect closets
  • Remove any trash from space and empty trash bins
  • Sweep/vacuum space (including under couches and tables)
  • Wipe down blades of any fans
  • Wipe down windows
  • A final scan of the room

Other

Restock if necessary:

  • Coffee/tea
  • Dish soaps/hand soaps
  • Laundry detergent
  • Napkins/paper towels
  • Toiletries (shampoo/conditioner/body wash)
  • Trash bags
  • Make note of other items in need of restock