Welcoming new guests into your vacation rental property can be challenging with how quickly you may need to get it ready for their arrival. When you keep the place constantly booked, you may not properly clean and prepare the space, placing guests at risk of health hazards. Here, we offer an effortless sanitation checklist that you can use before welcoming rental guests.
Kitchen Surfaces
Cleaning your kitchen surfaces may fall by the wayside. However, these surfaces experience a lot of handling from guests, and without adequately sanitizing them, your rental can quickly become a breeding ground for germs.
Remove all items from the counter and thoroughly sanitize the countertops. Before placing small appliances back on top of the counter, consider sanitizing them to bring an additional layer of cleansing to the area.
Bathroom Surfaces
Like the kitchen, bathroom surfaces are some of the most touched areas in the rental property. Guests use the bathroom to complete their business, and once they finish, they touch light switches, doorknobs, sink pulls, and countertops. These are some of the most overlooked areas to clean in rental properties, so it’s essential to prioritize them to reduce germ exposure.
Disinfect knobs and switches just as you would the counters and amenities to ensure this space remains clean and inviting. A dirty bathroom is a poor review in the making.
Whole Home Sweeping
Vacuuming is mandatory on a sanitation checklist before welcoming new rental guests. The previous guests might have been clean, but you still must remove what they trekked inside the property before new guests arrive.
Some people live by the “no shoes in the house” rule, and others don’t. You can eliminate all worry by sweeping the entire property before and after guests take occupancy.
Appliance Cleansing
Whether or not the former occupant used the appliances on the kitchen counter, you need to sanitize them. Additionally, the home’s large appliances need cleansing. This often includes the fridge, oven, stovetop, sinks, faucets, and the washer and dryer.
Taking the time to clean inside and outside the appliances can ensure you’re on top of their maintenance needs and reduce bacteria exposure from one guest to another. It’s common for guests to forget food in the fridge, so cleaning this thoroughly allows you to remove old food and avoid mold risks.
It may not sound like a big deal, but taking the time to thoroughly clean a vacation rental property can do wonders for reviews. You may want to consider spacing new rentals apart so that you have enough time to take care of business.
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