Did you know that the kitchen is one of the areas in a home most likely to harbor harmful bacteria? It's also one of the busiest areas in any home.
Maintaining a clean kitchen in your rental properties is essential to ensure your guests' health and avoid negative reviews. You must deep clean this key area of your rental home regularly to keep it looking its best.
Read on to learn the Golf Shores kitchen tips every investment property owner needs.
Create a Schedule for Maintaining a Clean Kitchen in Your Rental
Every rental kitchen cleaning routine hinges on two key responsibilities that can overlap during the busy season. These are:
Pre-Arrival Cleaning
Go through your rental unit from top to bottom, paying particular attention to the kitchen. Clean all surfaces with a disinfectant solution to remove dust and airborne germs, and polish everything to a welcoming gleam.
Ensure the refrigerator is spotless and smells clean, and check the oven and stovetop for dust or grime.
Finally, ensure that your cleaning supplies are replenished and that there are fresh sponges and dish towels available for guests' use, and give the floor a once-over with a mop and boiling water.
Post Departure Cleaning
One of the most important tasks, after guests depart, is clearing out any food residues and crumbs. Be sure to check every nook and cranny of the kitchen for dirt and grime.
Wash the utensils and glasses until they sparkle and replenish any cleaning materials. Wash and dry the dish towels and get new sponges for the sink.
Disinfect all surfaces, including the floors, and wash the windows thoroughly. If you have kitchen curtains or blinds, wash and dry them, too.
Creating a cleaning schedule for each instance will help you have your unit ready to welcome new guests in no time.
Invest in Good Quality Cleaning Supplies
Maintaining rental kitchen hygiene can involve numerous chemicals and detergents, but less is more when it comes to budget-friendly and efficient cleaning. Instead of buying different cleaners for each area of the kitchen, invest in an all-purpose cleaner.
Eco-friendly products are best as they limit allergic reactions and can eliminate any guilt about harming the environment. Many hospitals have successfully made the switch to these types of cleaners.
A caddy is one of the most useful tools for keeping your cleaning supplies together and checking stock levels at a glance.
Get Help With Your Cleaning Chores
Kitchen upkeep in a rental property is a time-consuming and demanding task that can become extremely stressful during peak times. Hiring a professional cleaning service or vacation rental manager is the best way to stay on track with cleaning tasks.
PMI Gulf Shores are the experts at maintaining a clean kitchen in your rental units, managing your bookings, and keeping guests happy.
Browse our blog for more vital cleaning tips for Gulf Shores vacation property owners and reach out to find out the other ways we can help you thrive in the hospitality industry.
