Monday, 06 October 2008 04:57 pm

Cleaning

Never under-estimate the importance of this vital aspect of property rentals.  Garbage cans that haven't been emptied, candy wrappers lurking in a far corner under the kids' bunk beds and greasy stoves all add up to an odious start to anyone's vacation.  It's essential to have good, reliable cleaners going into the property between rentals - many owners send them in for a mid-week clean as well.  Besides going down well with your visitors, it gives you an excuse to keep an eye on things.  Don't expect your property to be in pristine condition after the rental period.  There'll always be visitors who leave a mess behind them, break things, trample your plants etc.  It's all part and parcel of the business.  If you keep a record of names, addresses and phone numbers, you can turn down any "undesirables" if they ever reapply.  Gradually you should be able to build up a loyal band of good customers who come back to you year after year.

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