How does a third-party cleaning service benefit vacation rental owners? If you’ve ever considered booking a vacation rental property, cleanliness is at the top of the criteria list.
Why is cleanliness important in the vacation rental industry?
One study found that “Gender impacts buying habits. After reading a review online…women are less likely to do business with facilities receiving dirty reviews.” This influences renting decisions even more if the women have a family with children.
These two groups, women and families, are important influencers in the vacation rental industry. According to a study in the United Kingdom, women (of all age groups) outnumber men as vacation rental users.
But, what does any of this have to do with hiring a third-party cleaning service?
Cleanliness impacts bookings within the vacation rental business. Especially if women are your target audience. Keeping your vacation rental property clean is the goal.
Because let’s face it, guests don’t want to think about the previous vacationers. They want a beautiful vacation destination that’s all their own. This means keeping your property well-maintained and clean.
To achieve this, you should hire a third-party cleaning service.
The Benefits of a Third-Party Cleaning Service
Quicker Turnover
An occupied rental property makes money. The faster you can clean your property, the more guests you can book. Third-party cleaning services quickly and efficiently clean your property. As a result, you are able to turn-around more bookings and maintain your reputation.
Professional Experience
If you paid an employee to clean your vacation rental, it could take longer. When compared to professional cleaners, the quality can differ and affect renter experiences.
Thus, hiring cleaning professionals who have experience and recommendations is the best decision.
Spend Your Time Managing
Some vacation rental owners manage their properties remotely. Cleaning the vacation rental property after every guest would be impossible.
Scheduling a third-party cleaning service allows for a smooth transition between guests. It also helps keep the vacation rental owners stay on task with managing the big picture of their property.
Additionally, some vacation rental owners do not want to clean their properties after every guest. Hiring a third-party cleaning service resolves any squeamishness for the owner.
Why You Should Hire a Third-Party Cleaning Service
Differing Opinions of “Cleanliness”
If you expect your guests to clean the vacation rental before they leave, prepare to have a variety of experiences. First, is the differing views of the word “clean.” What one person considers clean, might not match your expectation as the vacation rental owner.
Leaving the cleaning up to the last renter could affect the new guests’ experience. If you don’t inspect or clean up after a renter vacates, new guests will have to clean the rental themselves.
- The Kitchen: Particularly the counters, cupboards, and cookery
- All bathroom surfaces
- Seams of cushions in the living room and bedroom, under and behind couches
- No dust or cobwebs anywhere
- Vacuum and mop areas of major foot traffic
Hiring a third-party cleaning service allows for constant cleanliness. So there is no discrepancy with how the rental appears for one guest or another.
Avoid Negative Reviews
One of the worst reviews to receive is that your rental property is dirty. When renters look for vacation properties, you want them to think of words like relaxing, cozy, or beautiful.
You don’t want a guest’s first experience to be that your property is dirty. No guest should have to clean their vacation rental property to feel comfortable to live in it.
Expecting Guests to Clean
This is a hot topic among vacation rental owners. Should your guests clean up after themselves during and after their stay?
The answer to this question depends on the vacation rental owner. Do you want to hire a maid to make beds, do laundry, and clean the rooms each day? Or will you hire a third-party service to clean the entire property following check out?
Are you somewhere in between? Do you leave a final “checklist” for guests to complete before they leave?
Or should guests have to clean anything at all?
We can’t answer these questions for you because it depends on how you run your property. These are some points to consider:
- If you charge high prices, you shouldn’t expect guests to clean.
- Guests are on vacation! This means they do not want to do the everyday household chores they are escaping from.
- If you charge reasonable prices, include a cleaning service fee to cover the third-party cleaning service.
- Communicate your expectations in your description:
- Does your vacation rental have a kitchen? A dishwasher? Guests who cook for themselves should clean up after themselves.
- If you want pre-departure cleanup, list your expectations beforehand.
- Example: Tell guests to bring the trash cans to curb. Leave the lights on. Turn off dishwasher and appliances, etc.
You Save Money
Hiring a third-party cleaning service to maintain your rental saves you money in the long run.
Keeping your property clean helps the property age. Taking care of your tiling, lighting, furniture, and space decreases the likelihood of something breaking.
Thus, spending money to take care of a property means less output over time. As an added bonus, a beautiful vacation rental property increases your bookings and reputation.
Where Can You Find a Third-Party Cleaning Service?
We recommend googling a third-party cleaning service specifically for your area. Make sure to read the companies reviews, services, and pricing. Choose a company that works best for your vacation rental.
Here is a list of websites to help with your research:
- Handy.com
- Maids.com
- Myclean.com
- Taskrabbit.com
- Angieslist.com
- Craigslist.com
Do You Hire a Third-Party Cleaning Service?
Third-party cleaning services save time, money, and your reputation. Hiring a third-party cleaning service assists with bookings, and maintaining customer expectations.
Should renters clean the property before they leave? Remember to consider your pricing, rental property, and customer experience before making this decision.
What are your thoughts about third-party cleaning services? Do you clean your vacation rentals? Do you have cleanliness horror stories from your personal travels?
Share your thoughts and comments below.
Kristen Martinelli
As Futurestay's Marketing Coordinator, Kristen's writing blends her literature background with entrepreneurship and design. She is excited to follow the growth of the vacation rental industry and provide resources for rental entrepreneurs.
110 comments
I agree that it would be a good idea to make sure that rental property owners and house owners that want a clean house contact a third-party cleaning service company to have their houses cleaned quickly and efficiently. Homeowners would be able to get home from work and relax because all of the chores are done and vacation owners would be able to make more money off of their rental home. Everyone benefits from a cleaning service company.
Hi Dave,
I completely agree. Vacation rental owners have multiple areas of their business to manage. Hiring a third-party cleaning service ensures that renters have a comfortable rental experience, and owners have one less item to manage.
It was interesting to learn the fact that women are less likely to rent a property that has dirty reviews. When it comes to renting out your property or renting from someone, I’d want the place to be clean. I like that there are companies available, whether for our home or your office, that clean. It’s an outside parties view of the place, and they are able to clean things we wouldn’t think of cleaning. If I was to rent out a property or have a business, I would benefit a lot from a cleaning service.
Hi Kourtney,
Yes, according to that study, women (and families with children) are less likely to rent a property with dirty reviews. The best way to ensure that a property is clean to a universal standard is to hire a third-party cleaning service!
I love the idea of hiring a cleaning service. Like you mentioned, they have professional experience to rely on. Me, on the other hand, has experience cleaning for my mom, which isn’t very professional.
Hi Ridley,
I agree with you. While some property owners do clean their rentals themselves, hiring a third-party cleaning service can save time and stress when managing a property.
We do agree with you. It’s often necessary to hire a third party for doing these jobs. Thanks for sharing your post.
You make a good point how hiring a professional cleaning service is beneficial since they have experience to get you the best cleaning possible. I feel like this would be a huge help for my home since I don’t know how to get rid of certain stains myself. The added bonus of convenience makes me think hiring a cleaning service would be a great fit for me.
Hi Finley,
You are correct! Third-party cleaning services have the professional skills to tackle a variety of jobs, which is why this is important for vacation rental businesses.
I never knew that a cleaning service can help you have a smooth transition of guests for your vacation rental. My sister has been looking at vacation homes lately. This seems like something that could reduce the stress of having that type of investment.
Hi Afton,
Yes, having a professional cleaning service makes the turnover between guests faster and more efficient. This allows rental owners to increase their bookings while maintaining guest happiness!
I like how you said that hiring a cleaning service will help your property age well. If your property ages well not only will it have a better resell value if you ever decide to move but you will also need to spend less on repairs and upkeep. You will also be able to save time because you won’t have to worry about spending hours to clean your home or apartment every week.
I am particularly interested in the part where you discuss whether or not guests should clean after themselves. If you charge high prices, definitely explain that cleaning is a part of your accommodation’s price. If you charge reasonable or low prices, you should set ground rules for your property which include cleaning after the stay.
Hi Fan,
You summed it up perfectly! The most important part of being a vacation rental owner or property manager is communication. If you explain to your guests a breakdown of your prices and what that entitles all parties will know what to expect.
I agree that hiring a third party cleaning service is your best bet. Even if you asks guest to clean before they leave the chances of them really cleaning are slim. Also, I agree with what you said about them being on vacation. People want to enjoy themselves on vacation, not wash sheets and towels. Thanks for sharing!
Hi Courtney,
I’m glad you found the article helpful!
I totally agree with third-party cleaning for vacation rentals. There’s nothing worse than arriving to your rental home and finding that it hasn’t been cleaned from the last people who stayed there. That’s why we always arrange for clean up now even if it isn’t that messy in the place.
Hi Tim,
Thank you for commenting! I agree. Scheduling a cleaning service after every guest maintains the long-term value of your property and its items. It also ensures that every guest has a clean and happy experience.
Thank you for posting this. It is very helpful for homeowners to read this before they schedule and appointment for a professional carpet cleaning. Far too often, customers have “overdone” it like you say. It really can save them a lot of hassle and time.
Hi Mukesh,
I am glad the article was helpful! The investment in professional cleaners has a variety of benefits. As you mentioned, rental owners save time and stress, and guests will enjoy a clean and beautiful rental.
I can believe that cleanliness impacts bookings for vacation rentals. My father-in-law wants to turn his old house into a vacation rental. I’ll have to let him know that his property will probably be more appealing by using house cleaning services.
Hi Zequek,
I encourage your father-in-law to schedule professional cleaning services. There will be added value for his new vacation rental and guests.
Hi Zequek,
Yes, a clean home can impact the positive reviews for a property. Hiring a professional cleaning service can help maintain a 5-star experience for your guests.
Thank you so much for mentioning that if you hire a cleaning service to clean your rental, they can clean it faster so that you can rent it faster. My husband and I are actually moving out of our house soon and have wondered whether it might be a good idea to hire some kind of move out cleaning service to help make the move go smoothly. Now that we know it might help with our home’s appeal to potential buyers, I will definitely do more research to businesses in the area.
Hi Ashley,
Hiring professional cleaners for your personal home is also a good idea. Imagine as a business owner, the benefits of such a hire. Professional cleaners maintain the appearance of a rental property, but also relieve some of the stress for the property owner. Thanks for sharing!
My wife and I are moving into our second home and we’ve pushed the cleaning of the home to the side while we’re moving things out, well we start showing the home soon and I don’t think we’ll have the time to clean it thoroughly. I really liked your mention that a paid employee could take a lot longer than having professionals come in and complete the job. I’ll definitely be looking for a professional in the coming weeks.
Hi Roger,
I’m glad you found our article helpful. I agree with you — I think hiring a third-party cleaning service is beneficial for both personal and business maintenance.
I loved when you talked about how hiring cleaning services to clean apartments can help you give a good impression to new renters. It makes sense that taking the time to understand this can help you keep your apartment clean and make sure you retain guests. We are moving out of our apartment and need to hire someone to clean it before we leave, so I’ll keep your page in mind as we start looking for companies in our area.
Hiring a cleaning company sounds like a great idea. I like how you said that they bring professional experience to the table. That would be so much better than me and my family just cleaning our home on weekends.
Thanks for your comment about how you should hire a maid service so that you can get your property cleaned efficiently. I like how you said how they can help you save time as well. My husband and I work all day and we don’t have that much time to clean up regularly after our four children, so we are considering hiring cleaning services.
I appreciate that you explain how third-party cleaning services will be able to clean your property quickly and efficiently as well as ensure it’s done correctly each time. This could be important to keep your building and property in good condition. When hiring a third-party service, it would probably be a good idea to figure out which ones service the area that your building is located in so that you can choose one that will be able to do it regularly to keep it in the best condition.
Hi Tiffany,
That’s a great point. Hiring an efficient third-party cleaning service is an owner’s top decision. Taking into consideration the location and services of that party, I agree, is also important for optimizing your rental properties’ success.
Having a decent cleaning specialist organization is a decent speculation, since these folks can clean everything, and by employing them to do these things for you, you will spare a standout among the essential factors in a business: time. This implies on the off chance that you settle on a third part cleaning organization, your own business doesn’t need to finish these obligations and you don’t have to stress over how the building will get cleaned.
Thank you, Kristen for sharing this nice post.
We just finished unpacking in our new house here in Ohio and everything’s a mess. My husband is too busy with his new job to help clean up and I need to tend to our baby most of the time.I agree that looking at the reviews and recommendations of people would be a good way to check your options. Don’t forget to ask what cleaning materials they use, especially for the chemical ones. This would come in handy especially if you have children that might be allergic to them. I suppose having professionals clean our house is to “jump start” the cleanliness so I could just do a bit of maintaining in the future.
Hi Joy,
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Great point, asking about types of chemicals used in the cleaning products is important! Professional third-party cleaners are great for saving businesses time and resources, though using them at home is also helpful!
Very nice post, I certainly love this website, keep on it.
Having a cleaning company sounds like a great idea. I love the fact that they have professional experience, so they can do the best job. If I owned a business, I’d be sure to hire a company to clean everything.
Thanks for your comment about how you should hire professional cleaning services because they can get the job done super quickly. I like how you said that they can also focus on the hard parts to clean, like the kitchen. My husband and I are considering hiring professional cleaning services to clean our home since we are always working and hardly at home.
This is a great article. I completely agree with having a third party cleaning come into properties. I have stayed a quite a few BnB’s (for work), and you can always tell the ones that have been cleaned professional. One that stands out. I checked into my property and on the kitchen counter I found a piece of paper. Basically was a cleaning report. I wish I had kept it to share. But stated the place was guaranteed cleaned, and it was very clean! I hope to see that again.
Hi Ken,
Thank you for sharing your experience. I think sharing a cleaning receipt is a great idea for rental owners to use in their properties. As you mentioned, it’s an easy way to give travelers peace-of-mind that the rental has been maintained.
I absolutely appreciate this website. Very nice post! These are some good reasons to hire a housekeeper. It’s a huge benefit that you don’t have to buy cleaning supplies or learn how to use them.
The blog information is very useful. In this daily hustle bustle life, it’s important to keep house person services. Need someone to help get the house cleaned and keep it that way. Thanks for sharing this post.
Thank you for the great information on why hiring a house cleaning service is so nice. What you said about how what you think is clean and what another person thinks is clean may differ was very interesting to me. A friend of mine gets sick a lot, so she is looking into getting this sort of help for her properties.
I like that you mentioned how if you leave it up to the tenants to decide what is “clean” you can get a lot of variety. Personally, I would much rather hire someone to make sure it gets done right. It can make a big difference to those moving in.
Hi Kenneth,
Thank you for sharing! I definitely agree. It is better for your vacation rental property to have a consistent, clean appearance, for all of your guests. Hiring a third-party cleaning service ensures that your property is the best it can be.
I like that this pointed out that the productivity of the business hiring will go up because they no longer have to put aside time to clean up. I used to work in a grocery store deli, and sometimes it would get so messy, we would take a whole two hours after close to clean up. The best days were when we had a professional cleaner come in and clean and wax our floors; it saved so much time!
Hi Bethany,
Yes, nice example! For vacation rental owners, hiring a third-party cleaning service to manage this part of their business, saves them time to focus on other areas of their business.
My mom has vacation rental apartments and it needs to be cleaned because summer is coming. My aunt suggested hiring professional cleaning service and shared this article with her. It says that cleanliness has a great impact on bookings and vacationers want to enjoy a clean apartment.
Hi Kayla,
Glad the article was helpful! Hiring a third-party cleaning service should help your mother’s vacation rental apartments maintain positive guest experiences!
Hiring a third party cleaner sounds like a great idea. I like the tips you have about finding the best one, like avoiding bad reviews. That means you’d want to do plenty of online research before deciding on who to hire so you can find out enough about them.
Hi Ridley,
Yes, that’s a great point! When hiring a third-party cleaning service you should research them to make sure their services are best for your rental.
You make a good point how hiring a cleaning service can be beneficial since they have the knowledge and expertise to handle your cleaning better than you could on your own. I’m pretty busy, and it has made it hard to keep up with a lot of the cleaning my home requires. Knowing that a cleaning service could likely do a better job than I could on my own makes me feel like it would be a great investment on my part.
Hi Earnest,
Thank you for sharing! Hiring a third-party cleaning service definitely helps remove some of the stress and management that comes with maintaining your rental property. The time you save by hiring a third-party means you can focus on other areas of your business while having a spotless rental!
My wife and I are looking for a maid service to help us get our rental house ready for new tenants, so thanks for sharing this. I like your point about how, with a cleaning team, you can focus on everything else. We still need to get the contract ready, so this would definitely help free us up.
Hi Derek,
Glad the article was helpful! Hiring a third-party cleaning service for your rental is a great decision. Best of luck!
I remember right out of college, my friend decided to rent out a property she had inherited as a vacation rental to make some money while she was job-hunting. She was on the fence about hiring a cleaning service because, as she said, she was trying to make money, not spend it, so she cleaned the property herself, but it lost her business in the long run because, like the article warns us about, she got bad reviews that made me people less likely to do business. I wish she could’ve read this article back then and known about all the benefits of hiring a cleaning service, like quick turnover, and a professional level of thoroughness.
Hi Heidi,
Thank you for the thoughtful comment! You’re correct, a professional cleaning service would’ve saved your friend time while providing consistent cleanliness. I’m glad you found this article helpful.
I love that you emphasized how third-party services can make the cleaning process faster which can give you more time to book tenants. We have a rental property that will be finished by the end of this month. It needs to be cleaned when the construction is over, so I have decided to hire cleaners since you said that the process will be done in no time. Thanks!
Hi Millie,
That’s great news! You summed up a great point — third-party cleaning services perform their jobs quickly and efficiently, saving you and your business time and stress. Glad this article was helpful!
You make a good point how hiring a cleaning service for your business could help increase your revenue since it decreases the amount of time for turnover. I guess this could be considered as a great investment since the costs of hiring a janitorial service would probably be covered by the increased rate of business you’d get. It’s definitely something I’d consider if I were a business owner.
Hi Watson,
You’re correct! If a rental owner has a faster turnover rate, while still providing excellent hospitality, their investment in third-party cleaning services is well spent. Glad this article was helpful!
It is hectic to manage renovation materials from your site. It takes your time to get absolutely clean. By hiring a professional cleaning service for your home, you will get a clean and organized living space in a hassle-free and cost-effective way. Thanks, Kristen, I love your article! What you shared I have already faced.
Hi Rufus,
I’m glad you found the article helpful! In many aspects of managing a vacation rental (renovations, day-to-day rentals, etc), can benefit from hiring professional cleaning services!
My friend just had a baby, so I’ve been thinking of hiring a cleaning company to help her while she recovers. I really appreciated your tip to communicate your expectations with a cleaning company before hiring them. Is there anything else I should keep in mind?
Hi Bethany,
I’m glad this article was helpful for you as well. I would recommend reading reviews and doing your research about a company, to ensure that they are professional and understand your expectations!
I agree that a professional cleaning service will be beneficial because it will mean that the workers have professional experience. Checking how long a company has been in business would probably help guarantee this as well. My husband and I are looking for a cleaning service, so we’ll have to consider one with experience.
I found it really interesting to think about rental properties, and how much you expect from the guests who are staying there. My wife and I usually stay at hotels, so we have gotten into the habit of having everything cleaned up behind us. If we stayed at a rental property, I’m afraid of the possibility that we might forget to clean up after ourselves!
Hi Ken,
That’s a great observation and also references the importance for vacation rental owners to hire a cleaning service. That way when the next guest checks in, the property is as beautiful as it was before!
I totally agree when you said that hiring a cleaning service will keep the business owners and employees focused on their tasks. With that in mind, I will share this information with a friend of mine who recently opened a dormitory for the students of a nearby university. He noticed that there are not many places to stay anymore with the growing number of students there, so he decided to establish one for this year. Thanks!
Hi Arya,
Glad this article was helpful! Third-party cleaning services should be a helpful investment for your friend’s dormitory.
I can see why hiring a cleaning company is smart. I like how you said that they are professionals, so they know what “clean” really means. If I owned a business or a rental home, I’d definitely use a cleaning company.
Hi Kristen, I can’t help myself to keep on visiting your post! This is really informative that even my friend would like to read it. I’ve just forwarded this to her as per request. She’d like to discuss it with her mom who’s seeking her advice for the best cleaning service provider in town! Thanks!
Hi Joy,
It’s great to hear that you’ve found the article helpful! Thanks for sharing.
I love how obvious your cleaning strategies help the homeowner. It would be great to feel free and relaxed all the time. There is no way I can make this happen myself. For that reason, I need to get a cleaning service to clean my home. Who does a great job?
Hi Liam,
I recommend you search for local professional cleaning services first, or ask other local businesses who they rely on. Then read reviews of the company and see if they provide the cleaning services for your business.
Thank you for all this great information about choosing a cleaning service. One thing that really stood out to me is that you say hiring someone allows you to smoothly transition between guests. I know that I would love to come into a clean room.
Hi Frank,
Yes, great observation! It’s great that vacation rental owners invest back into their property. This is a smart tactic for the long-term value of your property, but also to provide a bright, welcoming experience for your guests. Hiring professional painters ensures that your rental is updated quickly so you don’t lose any guests.
Thank you for commenting!
Hiring a cleaning service is one good idea. Thanks for this information. You taught us a lot of good ideas here.
Thank you! Glad this was a helpful article.
You make a good point how you hiring a cleaning service can be beneficial since they have professional experience and would likely do a better job than you could yourself. I feel like this would be especially important for people running rental businesses since the professional experience would provide a better first impression for new guests. In a way, professional cleaning services could be seen as an investment into your company’s overall profitability.
Hi Raymond,
Yes! You touched on all of the main points. Professional painters are worth the money if you do your research and hire someone that fits best for your project. Plus, the final product will have your rental feeling updated and clean!
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I agree that hiring a professional cleaning service can save you a lot of time. You don’t want to worry about cleaning or doing maintenance when you have a business. Professionals will also be able to do the cleaning more efficiently because of their experience like you said.
It sure is interesting to know that hiring a cleaning company for your property can result in a quicker and efficient cleaning project. My mother is looking to rent out her luxury property to tourists next year. I will be happy to tell her that going for this kind of service will allow her to enjoy fast and top-notch cleanliness.
I liked what you said about how hiring a third-party cleaning service allows for constant cleanliness. My friend has become ill with a chronic sickness and can’t manage her house as well as she used to, so I’m considering options to help her out. Thank you for the information about how a cleaning service will focus on the kitchen and bathroom surfaces as well as the floors to make sure she has a clean place to live.
I thought it was interesting how you talked about saving money by taking better care of the things in the house. I never thought about how regular cleaning helped with prolonging the life of the things around the house. It really makes one consider how important it could be in the long run to hire a professional cleaning service.
Hi Gerty,
Yes, cleaning services can help vacation rentals stay polished and inviting — while also protecting the items in the property. Maintaining the furniture, decorations, and household items can save money and provide a better experience for guests.
Thanks for commenting!
I like what you said about ultimately saving money. I think that hiring a cleaning service is the best way to go. If I were to need such services, I would make sure to call a reputable business.
Hi Sam,
Yes, I’m glad you found this article helpful! You can ask other property managers or search local services to find the best third-party cleaning service.
Thanks for commenting!
My wife and I are thinking about buying a condo that is out of state and I would need to hire a serviced apartment cleaning company. This would help the turnover so that we could keep the condo occupied. It would also have more qualified tenants since the apartment would be cleaner.
I like your suggestion to google third party cleaning services that work in our area specifically so we can look at their reviews. The office I work at is thinking about hiring a janitorial service now that we have a larger staff. I wasn’t sure what steps to take to start the search for a cleaning company, so your tip to look at online reviews should help out!
I like that you state that leaving the cleaning up to the last renter could make the experience sub-par for the next one. My brother owns a house next to a lake that he rents out during vacation season, and has been looking for a way to get it clean in between renters. I will send him this information, so he can start looking into residential cleaning services.
Hi Benjamin,
That’s a great idea for your brother’s rental. Hiring a third-party cleaning service should make guest turnover smoother and less work that he has to do when managing his property.
Thanks for commenting. Let us know how it works out.
You brought up a great point when you said that cleanliness impacts bookings in the vacation rental industry. Working with a house cleaning service is critical in order to keep your home free of filth and dirt. My house could benefit from regular cleanings, so I’ll seek out a company in town that could keep it looking nice at all times.
That is a good point that professional cleaners can offer better quality in a quicker amount of time. Maybe it would be good to get some professionals to come to clean my home sometime soon. This way, I would be able to have a nice and clean house to come home to every day.
I like how you mentioned that more people will book our property if we can clean our property faster. I could see how this would be, especially because cleaning services are fast and efficient when cleaning. I’ll look into finding a place that can clean my properties so that more people can book with me.
I agree that you want renters to have a clean environment from the get-go. My brother owns a rental property. I will suggest that he get a professional carpet cleaning service to go through the house before he shows it to any new renters.
Hi Sarah,
Yes, a good cleaning service will make sure all areas of the rental are in a welcoming state for new guests. Let us know how your brother’s rental does, with the addition of a third-party cleaning service.
Great article! I do have a question. Is it worth cleaning old dirty carpets or should I put the cost of cleaning towards a new floor covering? I just purchased a home and the carpets are a mess. Any help you could provide is greatly appreciated!
Hi Broderick,
It depends on your budget. If you can afford new carpets, it might be worth the investment to get new ones. You wouldn’t want to have negative reviews because of older carpets. However, deep cleaning your carpets may put them back to their original color, without spending too much money.
A good start may be to deep clean them, and if you find they are not in a good state, replace them. Keep in mind if you have a pet or children-friendly rental, they won’t stay pristine forever.
Let us know how it goes. Thanks for the question.
Thank you so much for posting this. I think this really puts things into a different light. I mean, I have read about this stuff before but the way you write just makes it clearer, if that makes sense
It’s awesome that a third-party cleaning service can help you maintain a good reputation for your business. My boss has been looking for a way to make a better impression on anyone that comes through the doors, and this seems like a great way for him to accomplish that. I’ll pass this information along to him so that he can look further into his options for hiring a janitorial company to help with that in the future.
Nice post!! A maid service has so much to bring to the table that individual cleaners don’t. Such as insurance to protect your home and screened home cleaners.
Thanks for your cleaning service information! My husband and I don’t have time to clean. I wonder if we should hire a carpet cleaning service.
It’s interesting to know that a professional cleaner will make sure that the job is done in less time. My mother is thinking about hiring a cleaning company for her house, and we are looking for advice. I will let him know about the benefits of hiring a professional cleaning service to help her.
I like how you mentioned that scheduling a third-party cleaning service allows for a smooth transition between guests when you do vacation rentals as your business. My uncle owns a few properties and that’s how he makes his living but he says that sometimes it is hard for him to clean all the properties on time. I will recommend him to contact a commercial cleaning company so that he can make sure that once the guests live the property, hew can rent it again.
I like what you said about hiring a third party cleaning service so that you don’t have to worry about it between renters. My sister has been telling me about how she wants to rent out a home soon. I’ll share this information with her so that she can look into her options for professionals who can help her with this.
I loved that you mentioned hiring a cleaning professional will be the best option due to their expertise. My wife and I are thinking about how to clean our house since we can’t really find the time due to our jobs, and we are looking for advice about what to do. I will let her know about your recommendations to choose the right cleaning company to choose the right company to help us.
Hi Wade,
Thanks for sharing! I’m glad you found the article to be helpful.