Common Questions About AirBnB Cleaning Services

Does Airbnb have a cleaning service?
Airbnb does not offer professional cleaning services at this time. A cleaning service such as the Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. offers cleaning services in addition to other services vacation rental hosts may have need of. 

How do I find an Airbnb cleaner?
There are a few ways to find Airbnb cleaners. Googling is typically where people start but if you’re able to ask other rental property owners who they use that would be the best idea. There are many chats and online forums where you could also ask about Airbnb cleaners. The Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. is an established company who not only specializes in cleaning rentals but also prides itself in offering other services related to managing a rental.

How much does it cost to clean an Airbnb?
The cost associated with cleaning an Airbnb varies from cleaner to cleaner. Factors that influence price are the size of the rental, rental location and the services you are requiring.

For example to clean a smaller unit vs a 4500 sqft unit would obviously command a higher fee.  Consider also a last minute booking that would turn a normal cleaning job into one without much notice. This would likely also cause a difference in price when compared to if you were to schedule cleanings on a regular basis. In general a good way to estimate is to typically start with .10 a sqft and then add on from there any non-cleaning services / management services.  It is exactly because of these factors that it is difficult for a cleaner to truly offer flat rate/flat price. The Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. is a company that offers many cleaning services and non-cleaning services to rental owners. They are also competitively priced.
 
Are there any cleaning services which specialize in Airbnb rentals?
The Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. truly specializes in cleaning rentals and is one of few companies that do. Most other companies offer some type of combination of services and split time between commercial, residential and or office cleanings. The Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. puts its focus 100% on rentals and rental activities. Traditional cleaners may not be able or willing to do the little things that come along with running an Airbnb. The Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. offers services with your airbnb guests in mind.

What Airbnb cleaning services are available for hosts?
There are many cleaning companies out there and if you’re lucky you will find one who will not only handle the cleaning project aspect but also cover you on the additional services that inherently come into play with running a rental. Typical cleaners won’t purchase cleaning supplies on your behalf, coordinate with your contractors or even offer laundry services. The ones that do will usually be freelancers who are not bonded or licensed and although serviceable the amount of risk is not worth it. Unfortunately, many new hosts often fall victim to the halo effect when choosing a cleaning service. A singular need that is met upfront like availability or price soon becomes diminished as the additional needs of the rental becomes glaring. This often leads to having to find another cleaner or the host is forced to fill in the service gaps.  The Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. caters to rental owners and offers a barrage of services specifically with rentals in mind. 

What don't people tell you about being an Airbnb host
The biggest thing people don’t tell you about being an Airbnb host is how important the little things matter in differentiating yourself from the competition. It’s more than just avoiding negative reviews. It’s understanding that a good host will get bookings but a detailed host will get repeat bookings. Our number one reviewed comment is how much they enjoyed the little details we put into our units. It’s funny, the things I never thought people would notice are the very things that get commented on booking after booking. 
 
What is the best way for an AirBnB host to remotely manage their property?
A few years ago it would have been difficult to be able to successfully manage a rental property remotely without a full time dedicated property manager. Fortunately, companies like the Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. is a hybrid company that handles almost everything but the bookings. From cleaning door handles to purchasing and restocking your inventory / supplies the Gr8 8 Cleaning Co. does just about everything to ensure your rental is ready for your next guests.

Why would you recommend having a cleaning service over cleaning your own Airbnb?
Most owners that clean their own Airbnb’s do so out of necessity, whether for cost savings or the inability to find a reliable company. Cleaning a rental regardless of the size of the unit is time consuming. As a business owner the hardest thing to do in the beginning is to let go delegate work to others. As a business owner your time should be spent doing more value add activities such as managing social media account(s), facilitating guest check-in and all the other daily tasks that ultimately grow your business. Seasoned hosts understand this but it typically takes a while before newer hosts understand the value in letting professionals like the GR8 8 Cleaning Co. take care of the deep cleanings while they focus on the best way to run their business.