Cleanliness is a real challenge in the tourist apartment rental industry, both for tourists and hosts.
A dirty tourist apartment can spoil the stay of travelers and they will not fail to leave a bad rating on accommodation rental platforms such as Airbnb, Booking or Tripadvisor .
In addition, with concerns arising from COVID-19, travelers are demanding more safety guarantees in terms of disinfection of the floor.
Therefore, for the owners and managers of tourist apartments, what is at stake is the reputation of their business.
Hence the following questions:
- ¿ How to Clean tourist apartments effectively?
- How to save time cleaning the apartment ?
- How to disinfect tourist apartments against the coronavirus?
- And incidentally, how to get good ratings for the cleaning of the accommodation ?
To make sure you don't forget anything, save time and get favorable recommendations every time you host a tourist, we invite you to draw up an action plan for cleaning and disinfecting your tourist accommodation .
To do this, we share a list of tasks that you should not overlook. The same ones that our tourist apartment cleaning company follows to obtain an impeccable result.
Cleaning protocol for tourist apartments
The cleanliness of your tourist apartment contributes significantly to the quality of the experience it offers to travelers.
And there is a big difference between an accommodation where you want to stay and a dirty and untidy apartment . In fact, if you look at the user reviews of Airbnb or Booking, you will see that tourists know how to distinguish them very well.
When it comes to general cleaning between each room, some corners of the apartment are easily forgotten. But the guests, occupying the dwelling for quite a long time, will quickly realize these oversights.
In order to have everything under control, you will need to follow a cleaning protocol for your tourist apartment that consists of complying with the following instructions.
- Define the stages of cleaning the floor
The forgetfulness arises for not establishing a protocol or, rather, a routine in cleaning the accommodation. If cleaning is always done differently, it is very easy to miss some tasks.
Therefore, we advise you to define the steps you are going to follow . Writing these steps down on paper makes it easier for you to follow a script, and it also saves time.
- Start by washing the fabrics
Bedding, blankets and towels, start cleaning the vacation apartment with textiles.
Since putting in a washing machine takes time, you can do other chores around the house while they wash. This way you don't have to wait for the cycle to complete and you finish the task more quickly.
- Refill before cleaning
If your apartment has soap and shampoo dispensers, or if you offer basic necessities such as salt, oil and spices, it is preferable to replace what has been used up before starting the cleaning.
Thus, in the event of delimbing, we avoid having to clean the surfaces again.
In passing, also check that any cans, preserves and dehydrated foods that you store in your cupboards have not passed the consumption limit date. We do not want your guests to think that you intend to poison them.
- Clean the floor from top to bottom
The order followed to clean the furniture on the floor influences the final result.
It is of little use to clean, for example, the living room table if you later pass the duster on the shelves. The accumulated dust will fall and settle on the newly cleaned table.
So always start cleaning with the upper surfaces and then move on to the furniture and other objects that are lower.
- Special care with the kitchen
One of the main reasons that leads a tourist to choose to rent a tourist apartment instead of a hotel is the possibility of using an equipped kitchen.
Therefore, it would be a shame if they find a thick layer of dirt in the oven or sauce splashes in the microwave.
In the kitchen, try to clean the inside of appliances with the same care as the outside. Similarly with drawers and cabinets.
Also check that no bread crumbs and other food debris have got under the appliances.
- Impeccable bathroom cleaning
The bathroom is the room that is most taken into account to judge the quality of cleaning in the entire accommodation. So keep it shiny.
The fact is that the bathroom generates a lot of humidity and stains often appear that could scare your guests.
So check that everything is in excellent condition from the shower curtain to the bath mat. On the other hand, examine the tile and wall joints for mold, which will make a very bad impression.
- Objects that are frequently handled
Sometimes it happens that we do not fall in cleaning certain elements of the floor. However, due to their frequent use, they get dirty very easily.
Switches, door knobs, window frames or even remote controls are objects that are touched repeatedly throughout the room. The fact is that tourists will notice where they put their fingers so, if they are not clean, they will notice it right away.
- Finish cleaning with the floor
Everything is bound to fall to the floor and while you are cleaning the floor you will most likely drop product droplets or even hair.
Therefore, we advise you to finish cleaning your tourist accommodation on the floor , starting with the rooms furthest from the entrance door. In this way, everything that could fall during the process will be solved with the passage of the mop.
Disinfect tourist apartments against the coronavirus
The tourism sector has undoubtedly been one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus crisis. Therefore, it is not surprising that the owners want to take measures in terms of cleaning and disinfection of their tourist apartments .
To avoid the spread of the coronavirus, it is necessary to understand that there is a big difference between cleaning and disinfecting a vacation accommodation.
- Cleaning consists of removing dirt. This is a pre-disinfection task. Cleaning is necessary to favor the action of disinfectant products.
- Disinfecting consists of using techniques or products that kill bacteria, fungi, algae, viruses and other infectious agents present in the environment or on surfaces. For this, we will use bactericidal products on bacteria, virucidal on viruses, fungicides on fungi or insecticides on insects.
How to disinfect a tourist apartment?
Since the survival of COVID-19 on surfaces has been proven, it is important to consider that any support may be contaminated after each stay.
Therefore, you should consider disinfecting all floor surfaces after cleaning.
Take note of the surfaces that require maximum attention:
- General disinfection of the home : first of all, disinfect what is handled frequently. For example, switches, doorknobs, furniture and windows, tables, remote controls, the intercom and everything that could have been touched by guests.
- Disinfect the kitchen : upper and lower cabinets, drawers, hob, ceramic hob and all appliances. Wash cloths and tablecloths at high temperatures.
- Disinfect the bathroom : the shower head, the taps, the toilet and the bidet. Wash towels and bath mat at high temperatures.
- Disinfect the bedroom : bedside tables, cabinets and bedside tables. Wash cushion covers and sheets at high temperatures.
To convey greater confidence, the ideal would be to leave a leaflet for the attention of the guests about the disinfection tasks that have been carried out in the tourist apartment .
What are the most effective disinfection techniques in a home?
To achieve 100% effective disinfection against coronavirus and other microorganisms, there are several techniques available:
- Ozone disinfection : according to the WHO, ozonation is the most effective method against coronavirus. Cleans air, water, textiles and any surface even the most difficult to reach. It does not leave odors or traces and is 100% ecological.
- Nebulization disinfection : consists of spreading microdrops of disinfectant product in the air. The cloud generated by the nebulizer offers great disinfecting power since it allows it to reach any corner of the apartment.
- Manual disinfection with disinfectant products: use cold water bleach, hydrogen peroxide or 70% sanitary alcohol depending on each type of surface (metal, plastic, glass ...). In the case of chemical products, respect the concentrations indicated by the manufacturer.
Thorough cleaning of tourist apartments
In addition to the cleaning and disinfection that takes place between each visit, a more thorough cleaning of the vacation rental should be carried out from time to time .
Some parts of the housing get less dirty than others, but over time, everything tends to collect dust or need repair.
For this reason, choose 4 dates during the year to thoroughly clean your home : curtains, cushion covers, table and chair legs, all drawers, or to move heavy furniture.
Take the opportunity to screw back the cabinet door knobs that have become loose and to make all the repairs that you cannot make in normal time .
On the other hand, these dates can be ideal times to rethink a more effective way to keep the floor clean:
- Separating yourself from those objects that get dirty too quickly
- Replacing some furniture for others so that cleaning is done more quickly.
This will save time during routine cleaning.
Get more positive recommendations for your tourist apartment
Guest satisfaction is the most important factor when it comes to getting a steady influx of your vacation rental.
In fact, tourist apartment rental platforms take into account the evaluations of their users to give visibility to their home on their websites and there is no doubt that tourists will consult them to decide.
The point is, it can be difficult to keep tourist accommodation always spotless . Especially if you manage several floors or if you do not have all the time required for this task.
For this reason, Limpiezas LICOE offers a tourist apartment cleaning service specially designed to guarantee maximum satisfaction for its guests .
From the thorough cleaning to the disinfection of the tourist apartment through the management of entrances and exits, you will find in us all the support you need.
Do you want to hire a cleaning service?
You do not have time? Don't worry, that's what we're here for. Hire our Sofa cleaning services if you do not know how to clean your sofa properly and if you avoid any contagion of diseases. We are also experts in the maintenance of furniture and carpets.
Do not hesitate to contact us if you need any cleaning service. Request your budget and enjoy an impeccable office!
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