Add this Airbnb Chore List to Your Routine – Host Tools

As a host, there are seemingly endless tasks that need to get done between every booking. When you’ve been in the industry for a few years, you begin to get these items on autopilot. This is particularly true if you’re working with a property management software like Host Tools that can automate much of your day-to-day operations. That said, whether you’re first starting out or need to grease the wheels of the machine, it’s important to have a well-thought-out Airbnb chore list. This blog post will remind you of some important to-dos to have on your Airbnb chore list, and how they will benefit your business.

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Why do you need an Airbnb chore list?

Having an Airbnb chore list helps you have a plan in place. When there is a structured system for turning over your property, it keeps little things from slipping through the cracks. For example, when you know that emptying the small bathroom garbage can is #5 on your list, you’re not going to forget that small detail and leave gross things in the bathroom for your next guests to find. The list is a simple way to ensure you and your cleaning team stay on top of your rental. When guests find your listing to be exceptionally clean and organized, they’re more likely to leave you those glowing positive reviews.

A helpful Airbnb chore list

Let’s break down the chore list.

Before the guest arrives

• Clean! It’s okay to have checklists within the chore list. Work down your cleaning checklist to ensure your property is spotless.
• Give the home a good restock. These can be tasks like refilling the coffee and tea basket, replacing old spices, etc.
• Do a quick check on all of the appliances. Be sure that the coffee maker is running, there are no issues with the dishwasher, laundry units are working fine, etc.
• Adjust the temperature of the home if necessary.
• Add some special touches. This could be a place to add your welcome basket or a special handwritten note.

During the guest’s stay

• Check in on how the guest is doing. An easy way to do this is to schedule an automated message within your Host Tools account. This way, you never forget.
• If the guest is staying for more than a few days, offer to provide mid-stay cleaning services for an additional fee. This is called an upsell and can be useful in earning some extra cash.
• Whether it’s you or your property manager, be generally available to respond to questions from guests during their visit. A great tool to support this is Host Tools AI auto-reply feature.

After check-out

• Do a general walk-through and check for damage. If you find any, assess if this is just natural wear and tear on the property or if it was caused by a guest.
• Start the laundry as soon as possible, as that process can take a while.
• Be sure to send a post-stay message that encourages guests to leave positive reviews.

How Host Tools can help

There are a lot of moving pieces to managing a short-term rental, and Host Tools can help with your Airbnb chore list. You can automate your cleaning schedule and almost all of your communication with guests via our platform. Additionally, we help manage your calendar so you never need to worry about double bookings. Plus, we’ve recently added new features like the ability to create your own direct booking website so you’re not losing out on fees from the big platforms like Airbnb, Vrbo, and Booking.com.

Final thoughts

Your Airbnb chore list doesn’t need to be long and distinguished. It’s basically a few small things on top of your cleaning checklist that will help keep things running smoothly. With a solid list and the abilities of Host Tools, your home will be ready for the busy rotating door of guests!

Host Tools provides an automated, unified calendar for short-term rental hosts, allowing you to seamlessly list on all major channels. Start your free trial today!