Spring Cleaning – Keeping Your Vacation Rental Tidy for Future Guests

Ah, the springtime! The season symbolizes new beginnings and a fresh start. Spring cleaning is an age-old tradition for people to get rid of the old and replace it with the new. For vacation rental property owners, it’s the perfect time to refresh their rental with new processes and amenities to enhance tidiness. Travelers judge their stay based on how clean the property is. And if you’re by the beach, there’s also sand and wet swimsuits to consider. Professional-grade cleanliness is what helps Sea Scape Properties maintain five-star ratings while delivering an experience that surpasses guests’ expectations.

Get into the spirit of the season with these tips on keeping your rental property spotless.

Clean-inspired amenities for guests

Guests play a key role in keeping your vacation rental tidy. The best guests treat your property like their own and take extra care to leave it as they found it. However, other guests may require some additional “cleaning up after” to get your rental looking like the marketing photos again. Luckily, homeowners can introduce various amenities to make it easy for guests to stay tidy during their stay.

1. Include a washer and dryer

Perfect for keeping swimsuits and towels clean after a day at the beach. Larger properties feature in-unit washers and dryers. Some coastal condominiums may offer shared laundry services, which can also be included as an amenity. Be sure to disclose any additional fees for using the machines.

1. Clothes hamper

Guests staying for one week or longer will likely need to do laundry. A clothes hamper is a small detail that makes your rental “feel like home” with a place to keep clean and soaked beach clothes separate.

1. Have a designated utility closet

It’s the beach—get used to wet floors from soggy flip flops and dripping bathing suits. Make clean-up easy with a convenience service closet that holds the essentials for handling small cleaning tasks. A few items to include are:

• Broom
• Mop
• Dust pan
• Cleaners
• Trash bags
• Gloves

1. Install a dishwasher

House rule #37: whoever does the cooking doesn’t do the cleaning. Cooking a large meal in your state-of-the-art kitchen comes with a side effect of having a lot of dishes to clean up afterwards. Make clean-up a quick chore with a dishwasher so guests can get back to enjoying the vacation.

1. Provide an outdoor shower

Outdoor showers are a luxury for beach home properties. Guests can rinse off the sand to avoid bringing the beach indoors.

1. Smart foyer decor

Thoughtful decor at the entrance to your rental is very effective in promoting a clean stay. Items like a shoe rack, umbrella holder, and coat racks keep guests organized.

1. Install reusable dispensers to reduce waste

More homeowners are installing reusable dispensers to replace one-time-use plastics. It’s a sustainable solution to reduce waste.

1. Give instructions for disposing of waste

Provide guests with house rules for disposing of waste during their stay. For example, condominiums may have a designated garbage shoot and recycling bins.

1. Daily cleaning service

Guests may be offered daily or weekly cleaning services for longer stays. It’s usually scheduled with the host, either at a predetermined time during the week or by request.

Homeowners’ duty to proactively keep rental properties clean

Spring isn’t the only time to think about refreshing your property with a good cleaning. Smart homeowners proactively schedule various cleaning services to maintain their property between guest stays. Here’s how you can stay on top of it!

1. Beach-ready home design

Choosing the right property is the first step to simplifying your cleaning routine. Home features like hardwood floors and ample storage can make maintenance easier.

1. Clean-proof furniture

Some furniture must be cleaned and maintained more than others. A pair of blue jeans can easily ruin a white couch with bleeding dye while wet. Easy-to-clean surfaces are helpful in family-friendly vacation homes.

1. Landscaping

Improve your vacation rental’s curb appeal with beautiful landscaping. For homes with backyards, cut grass and trimmed hedges can boost the perceived value of your rental home.

1. Cleaning service

A cleaning service is mandatory before every guest’s stay! It can be a quick turnaround for back-to-back reservations. Non-peak seasons may include cleaning when a guest checks out, then a refresh before the next guest checks in if there’s a gap between reservations.

1. Pet cleaning

Does your vacation rental allow pets? Pet-friendly vacation rentals require extra attention to keep the property tidy of pet hair, odor, and other messes. Many vacation rentals charge a pet fee to help cover the additional cleaning costs.

Vacation Rental Management Company to Manage Your Cleaning Services

Get help with maintaining your cleaning routine at your vacation rental home with a property management company! Sea Scape Properties is a full-service management company that handles tasks including cleaning and maintenance for our homeowners. See how our property management services can deliver that five-star experience to your vacation rental property.