According to WINK News, in 2023 alone, Naples' Collier County welcomed 2.7 million visitors who contributed a whopping $2.6 billion to the county's economy. While these figures show a decrease from the previous year's counts, they're still impressive.
So, if your Naples vacation rental isn't getting much positive attention, your previous guests may have had unsatisfactory experiences. A possible reason behind this issue is not diligently tackling stains and spills in your rental.
Don't worry: PMI Gulf Coast is here to help. Read on to learn stain-removal tips and spill-cleaning hacks.
Implement Rental Property Care Policies
Effective vacation rental maintenance involves the immediate cleaning of stains and spills. The longer stains and spills sit on porous surfaces, the deeper and more stubborn they can get. Unless addressed ASAP, they'll likely require specialized (and more expensive!) cleaning.
So, one of the most crucial strategies for tackling stains and spills in your rental is to enforce guest rules on the careful use of your property.
Yes, your guests pay to use and rent your home for vacations. However, that doesn't mean they can leave stains everywhere, such as on the carpets, upholstery, bedding, and countertops. If they don't do that to their home, why should they do it to yours?
You can make it easier for guests to clean up by providing supplies, such as:
- Gentle and eco-friendly cleaning solutions for carpets, fabrics, and upholstery
- Microfiber and paper towels
- Rags and mops
Also, leave your contact number so guests can call you if they encounter issues and can't clean spills and stains themselves.
Use Natural Cleaners for Tackling Stains and Spills in Your Rental
According to LiveScience, baking soda effectively breaks down dirt and grease. Vinegar, another natural cleaning solution, can help with hard water stains.
Here are some ideas for using the two to clean your rental:
- Use baking soda to remove stains and odors on carpets and upholstery
- Use vinegar to dissolve unsightly stains on sinks, countertops, and glass
- Combine baking soda and vinegar to clean and remove stains on grout
Hire a Property Manager
One of the most straightforward ways to tackle and prevent stains and spills on your Naples property is to hire a vacation rental management firm. They can help by:
- Enforcing guest policies, including cleaning up spills and stains
- Screening guests to minimize risks of guest-caused property damage
- Communicating with guests and coordinating housekeeping
- Overseeing check-ins and check-outs to ensure your property is always guest-ready
- Facilitating property maintenance before and after each stay
So, with a dedicated property manager, you can worry less about your property becoming stained and soiled.
Keep Your Vacation Rental Sparkling Clean
Following our tips above can make tackling stains and spills in your rental a breeze, especially if you partner with us at PMI Gulf Coast.
At PMI Gulf Coast, we aim to help our clients have high occupancy rates and maximize their rental income. We provide full-service rental management solutions to achieve these goals, from marketing to guest screening, property maintenance, and accounting. We're also a proud member of PMI, a larger national franchise that's been perfecting the property management industry for nearly two decades.
Contact us today, and we'll gladly discuss how we can make your Naples vacation rental stand out and be more profitable!
