First impressions make great love stories, and the same goes for vacation homes. After every guest checks out, you need serious cleaning to prepare for the next booking. But there are different levels of cleaning. During a regular cleaning, sheets will be changed, but only at a spring cleaning will the mattress be vacuumed and turned over and the mattress pads washed. Know your service. Experienced cleaners may have a few invaluable tricks.

1. The Bedroom

To ensure a luxury experience, bed making is important because it sets the first impression. A comfy and great looking bed equals a good opinion and a five-star review. Make sure linens are fresh and spotless and the bed is made nicely. Fluff the pillows and turn down the sheets. Vacuum or sweep the room thoroughly.

Treat the bedroom as if it is a hotel room. Find cleaners who can do hotel-standard bed making. If it looks cozy enough to relax in, your job is done.

2. The Bathroom

The bathroom can be a dirty place. You should be scrubbing down the shower and bathtub between each checkout and check-in, every single time. Guests notice these things. Wipe, disinfect, spray, rinse and repeat. It should look completely spotless. It should sparkle.

Stock up on toilet paper and fresh towels, and give it a hotel style with folded towels. Love is in the details.

3. The Kitchen

Some guests do not spend much time in the kitchen, but it still needs a thorough cleaning after every checkout. Sweep every corner and under the cabinets for runaway leftovers. If you have a sink food disposal, clean it thoroughly once a month so it stays fresh.

Appliances and countertops should be streak-free and spotless. Cabinet and cupboard doors should be wiped down every month or two to remove fingerprints and grease. The kitchen can be a big job, so make sure every area looks like a model home.

4. Common Spaces

Living rooms, dining areas, and other common spaces require less headache at turnover time. Ensure the floor is swept well, cushions and throw pillows are fluffed and arranged. Check all light bulbs and change them if they are out or flickering.

Dust furniture, table and chair legs, lower shelves and openings. Just because it is not at the surface does not mean it won't collect dust.

The Final Touch

Once the home is prepared, always do a final inspection to make sure the job is done up to standards. A breakfast kit, cleaning supplies, and a vase of flowers will make a huge difference. The more prepared you are and the better you plan ahead, the easier the task will be.

For personalized advice to manage your property, contact us. A professionally managed home will help you achieve better results in a shorter time.