Cleaning Tips for Short-Term Rental Hosts: Maximise Guest Experience and Ratings

Host Planet: Expert Insights for Short-Term Rentals

In this episode of Host Planet, we’re joined by Joseph Cox from Hostfully, who shares invaluable cleaning tips tailored for short-term rental (STR) hosts looking to enhance their guest experience and secure positive reviews.

Cleanliness is essential for driving direct bookings and maintaining high ratings. Joseph discusses how to hire reliable cleaners that understand the unique needs of vacation rentals, implement bullet-proof turnover strategies with software, and transform your cleaning team into your first line of defence against guest issues.

Discover how back-up plans, effective cleaning protocols, and careful inventory management can lead to better business growth in your Airbnb hosting. We also delve into the tools and systems that can streamline the cleaning process and enhance overall efficiency. Whether you're a seasoned host or just starting with your first listing, this episode equips you with essential insights to uphold high standards in your STR business.

0:00 Episode starts

1:56 Work with a cleaner who understands short-term rentals

4:07 Turno can help you find a good cleaner: https://turno.com/find-airbnb-cleaners/?utm_source=ad&utm_medium=promoted&utm_campaign=hch_a_to_z

5:04 Use a good software to manage cleaning and maintenance

6:26 Cleaners are your first line of defence

7:16 Find a cleaner who can do more than cleaning

8:34 Have a back-up plan

9:43 Should hosts allow pets?

11:56 Hostfully’s PMS and digital guidebooks

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Episode to check next: From OTAs to Direct: STR Listing Strategy with Hostfully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o22WbSpdlZo&t=1s

Host Planet Bitesize is presented by James Varley, a holiday let investor and property manager who is also the Founder of Host Planet. Before founding Host Planet, James spent 20 years in the media, including a decade leading corporate communications for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

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