Imagine walking into a hotel room to a stained carpet, mildew filled bathroom and dusty windows. Would you walk into that hotel again? I bet you would have second thoughts about staying there on the first day. As an Airbnb host, put yourself in your guests’ shoes. Then look at your property objectively and get to work with the best cleaning products.

When you are in the service industry there is an expectation of perfection from you as a host. Even the smallest mistakes stick out like a sore thumb. One such area where you can mess up is cleanliness and hygiene. Nothing will make a guest leave a negative review faster than seeing a dirty unhygienic place. One star gone for every path of mold or cockroach that they see in the property! It is very important to maintain a clean, hygienic and pest-free property to keep the guests happy. It is not even a negotiation. A guest can forgive a lack of amenities but a dirty Airbnb is a deal-breaker for everyone.

You need to have a toolkit to deep clean the place every time the guests change. If the guests make any mess themselves and are expected to clean up after themselves, at least provide them the tools required to clean. All the following items need to be kept in a place where they can be reached easily by adults but not by children.

What to look for?

Make sure your selected products are inexpensive and readily available. You don’t want to depend on something that is hard to find when you need it.

It is important that the products be eco-friendly and non-toxic. You have to care about the health of the guests who will be spending time on Airbnb the property. Any strong smells or chemicals can cause irritation in guests who are sensitive to them or guests who have allergies. Always use safe products.

Make sure the products are easy to use. If they are using multiple parts then they should be easy to put together. Disposable parts should be easy to dispose of.

The products should have packaging that is childproof. In the case of brooms and cleaners, they shouldn’t be easily operable by children.

Suggestions

Puracy Natural All-Purpose Cleaner

You need to have something that is able to get the grime and dirt off most materials without breaking out the big equipment. This one is natural, non-toxic and hypoallergenic. It works on most surfaces and a wide variety of stains. You need to keep this around as the first go-to cleaner for stains around the house.

Lysol Disinfecting Wipes

You can never go wrong with wipes around the house. You reach for them when something spills or something needs to be quickly wiped without bringing out a separate towel and cleaning liquid. They are convenient and almost all offices and homes have them. It makes sense to keep these in your Airbnb to keep out the avoidable stains. Lysol is a trusted brand. Get a large pack to last so that you don’t have to get them often.

O-Cedar EasyWring Microfiber Spin Mop

When you have a large spill or stain on the floor, your first instinct should be to reach for the mop. Having an all-purpose mop ready to clean the floor is a good idea for any house. Why should your Airbnb be any different? This one is made of microfibers and has a built-in wringer for draining water. It comes with a bucket made specifically to hold the mop.

Scotch Brite Non-Scratch Sponges

If the guests are going to do their own dishes then you should keep them equipped with fresh sponges and washing up liquid. Nobody likes to touch an old moldy sponge. Make sure to switch them out regularly. Keep the liquid well stocked. These ones are non-scratching. So you don’t have to worry about them damaging the guest’s things.

Dawn Ultra Dishwashing Liquid:

If your Airbnb has a dishwasher, be sure to keep a pack of dishwasher liquid ready when the guests might need it. This one is good on grease and has its own original scent.

Tide Laundry Detergent Liquid:

If you are providing a washing machine in your house, you should provide detergent liquid to go along with it. Make sure to get something scented. Fabric conditioner is optional for hosts whose property is located in weather that needs it. Tide is the most popular detergent liquid in America.

Skylarlife Mold Remover:

To keep a clean bathroom, you need to have a good mold remover in your arsenal. THis will make sure the bathroom doesn’t have moldy discolorations. It can really be the difference between a positive and a negative review. This one doesn’t require scrubbing. Instead, you apply it, leave it on overnight and rinse off the surface. Very convenient use.

Folex Carpet Spot Remover:

If your guests are living in an area of the house with a carpet, keep a carpet cleaner around. Make sure to test it on an inconspicuous area to maintain colorfastness. This one doesn’t leave any sticky residue. It requires no rinsing and no vacuuming. It is non-toxic and non-irritating to normal skin.

Scrubbers and Cleaning brushes:

Make sure to keep a good collection of scrubbers and cleaning brushes for hard to remove stains. Keep them separate based on where they are going to be used. They should be easily graspable and sanitary. This one comes with a contoured handle that absorbs pressure and protects knuckles. It has a soft, comfortable, no-slip handle.

Precautions:

Make sure to keep all the products locked away in a place where they can be reached when needed but are not visible at other times. They can be an eyesore if they are kept somewhere they can be seen by everyone. Instruct the guests on where to find them if they need them. Keep them behind a door, even if it is not locked. This prevents children from fiddling and playing with hazardous chemicals.

Love,

Scooch and Steve