348. Hosting Hotline: Bedding & Laundry Tips for Your Short-Term Rental Business

Welcome back to the Hosting Hotline! This is an Ask Me Anything where each week we’ll answer your questions on Airbnb, STRs, real estate, and everything in between.

A listener asks:

We are about ready to launch our first short-term rental on the beach. I've been vetting cleaning companies and have been a little surprised to learn of common standard practices related to washing (or not) the top layer of bedding.

It seems like most cleaners don't wash that regularly, which to be honest, gave me the heebie-jeebies. Is that standard practice in the industry? To me, that needs to be turned over between each guest. Do I need to wash them myself?

Any other wisdom that you have on bedding, number of layers, quilts vs duvets – really providing a high quality, comfortable, luxury experience for the guests – would be appreciated.

(00:01:51) When Do Airbnb Hosts Wash the Top Layer of Bedding?

(00:03:53) Training Your Turnover Team to Your Cleaning Standards

(00:05:27) Pro Bedding Tips for Successful Airbnb Hosts

(00:09:30) How To Protect Your Pillows in a Short-Term Rental

(00:10:08) Sarah’s Tried-and-True Airbnb Blanket & Sheet Strategy

(00:11:25) White Bedding?! Yes, White Bedding

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