Running a Cleaning Business

The Perks of Being a Vacation Rental Cleaner

Thinking about becoming an Airbnb rental cleaner? These are just a few of many rewarding benefits to joining the business!

By The Turno Team

Last updated: October 31, 2023

While becoming a vacation rental cleaner may sound like a messy career path, it comes with its less-obvious perks. From learning new skills to visiting new places, becoming a vacation rental cleaner can help improve your life!

Cleaning solution. Photo by Crema Joe on Unsplash.

Learn New Cleaning Skills

You may think you know all of the best cleaning techniques after cleaning your own home for years, but there is more to learn. Most people know their way around a broom or some paper towels, but vacation rental cleaners have their secret weapons.

For example, you can easily remove fingerprints and smudges from stainless steel in the kitchen using a drop of olive oil on a paper towel. White vinegar is also a helpful substance to use when trying to remove tough stains from your faucets or fixtures. Throughout the years, cleaners will find new solutions to tackle even the toughest messes. Cleaning vacation rental properties will teach you all sorts of techniques you can use on your own home to keep it shining.

Visit New Places

Depending on how booked you are, vacation rental cleaning can take you to all sorts of new places. If you live near a popular vacation destination such as a beach or lake, you may find yourself cleaning in some extraordinary properties. Although you’ll be working for the majority of the time, you will likely have a pleasant view for the day. There are some properties that you would not expect to see on the Airbnb website that may pique your interest.

Being a vacation rental cleaner also poses the opportunity to meet new people. Experienced hosts may share humorous stories of the guests they’ve housed or perhaps tales of notable events that have occurred near the property. Whether you’re visiting properties that you have never visited, or forming long-term relationships with local hosts, vacation rental cleaning may take you to territories you never expected.

House near lake. Photo by Cosmin Gurau on Unsplash.

Push Yourself to New Limits

Like any new endeavor, vacation rental cleaning will take you outside of your comfort zone. Entering a home that has been torn apart by guests will seem like an uncleanable mess, but you will find a way to handle it. Remaining calm and staying organized are skills you will have to master in order to be a successful vacation rental cleaner. These skills will be helpful when faced with any stressful situation in your life.

If vacation rental cleaning ever gets too overwhelming, Turno can help you stay organized with built-in vacation rental cleaning checklists, scheduling, and automation capabilities.

In conclusion, becoming a vacation rental cleaner poses opportunities to learn new cleaning skills, meet new people, and take you outside of your comfort zone.

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