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The Essential Cleaning Supplies for my Airbnb and Short Term Rentals
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items I've been an Airbnb Superhost and Property Manager for more than 14 years, and I know my way around cleaning supplies that get rave reviews from guests. The following products are the things I can't live without-- they live in my car, and sometimes f...
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Clean it Up!
Keep your linens lovely
Stellar Vacuums
An Ounce of Prevention...
Clean it Up!
These are the products I keep on hard for every Airbnb turnover. I couldn't manage my short term rentals nearly as well without these. I'm an obsessive learner, and I talk to every cleaner about their faves, experiment, and spend too much time in cle...
I can’t live without this multi-purpose disinfectant and cleaner. It dilutes beautifully and is much better on your lungs than bleach. Great for fabrics, and everything else.
Odoban: a Host's best friend
My entire family loves Scrub Mommy! After she’s worn out from dishes, she’s the best oven cleaner around. Pair her with the Pink Stuff to get anything clean!
Scrub Mommy
This cult cleaning favorite works! Oven grease doesn’t stand a chance against it, and you’ll never have to struggle with a burned pan again. I keep a tub under the sink in all my rentals.
Stardrops Pink Stuff Miracle Cleaning Paste 17.6oz
I’m not sure I can begin to praise these two-step cleaning cloths highly enough— glass showers are a PAIN to keep perfect, but perfect they must be. This product changed everything for me. You don’t even need to use Windex – you wet the thick microfi...
Claro 2 Step Glass Cleaning Cloth 8-Pack
Mrs Meyers makes every house smell amazing. It’s the little upgrades that mean the most to your guests— her All Purpose Cleaner is a wonderful way to refresh and elevate a space, and with season flavors, the scents are sophisticated and never smell a...
MRS. MEYER'S CLEAN DAY Multi-Surface Cleaner
I love a Swiffer (so lightweight!) but I hate the waste. I’ve switched to reusable dusting pads and it’s been a game changer! These are quick to wash and dry and work a treat!
Millifiber Reusable Microfiber Dust Mop Refills
And these are the reusable ones for the telescoping Swiffer duster— grab them while they are available— you won’t regret it!
Reusable Swiffer Duster Pads
Not all microfiber cleaning cloths are created equal. Mr. Sigas wash beautifully and will last for years. I use them constantly.
MR.SIGA Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, Streak Free
Rain-X is the other cleaning trick to sparkling shower glass and mirrors. I apply it once a month and it makes cleaning SO much easier.
Rain-X: Automotive
You’re going to need it. Leave a bottle in every bathroom— with a scrubber. Make it easy for guests to clean up and they often will!
Amazon Basics Toilet Bowl Cleaner with Cling Action
I tuck these under bathroom sinks and they are great! So much cheaper than the alternatives, and the smell is natural lavender— not artificial. Perfect for troublesome spots!
Amazon Basics Gel Odor Eliminator, Charcoal, Lavender
Refillable spray bottles are a huge money saver, and feel better! I mix my own cleaners in them, and they are attractive enough to leave out on my counter for my guests to use.
Worldgsb 2 Pack 8oz Glass Spray Bottles
Don't waste money on Windex! Use what professional window cleaners use-- one $12 bottle makes 25 gallons of cleaner that is better than what you have used before. Pair with the window rags I mentioned before, and admire the sparkle.
Unger Pro Streak-Free EasyGlide Glass Cleaner
A steam mop may feel like a luxury, until you see what it does to tile floors and kitchen gunk. They're all similar, ad seem to only last 3 years, but I really appreciate mine. The Shark one easily transforms into a hand steamer, which is great for b...
Amazon Best Sellers: Best Steam Mops
Keep your linens lovely
Linen management is THE heavy lift of short term rentals. Linens are also a big investment. Between a great detergent and a stain management system, you'll keep your in rotation a long time.
Stains don’t stand a chance against Charlie’s Soap! It is environmentally friendly but gets out everything—blood, poop, red clay…. I am consistently amazed by this product— and you only need 1 T for a BIG load. Odor free so it’s safe for everyone!
Charlie's Soap Laundry Powder (100 Loads)
For really knarly stains, Ecover is a trick I learned from my days selling vintage clothing. It’s a game changer when applied directly.
Ecover Stain Remover, 6.8 Ounce
Bleach tablets and easier and cheaper than liquid bleach, and you'll never splash yourself and ruin your clothes again!
Evolve® Bleach Tablets, 240 Count Bulk Size
Dryer sheets are certainly not a necessity, but if you like them, try one of the more ecologically sensive brands. These sheets smell great and don't poison you or your guests! (I cut them in half to minimze the fragrance)
Cobi Biodegradable Non-Toxic Dryer Sheets
Stellar Vacuums
20 year old me had no idea how passionately 40 year old me would feel about vacuums. It's a romance that matters.
I can't live without my Miele canister-- I have had a variety over 20 years and they all have out-perfomred any other canister-- they are the quietest too boot, and have integrated HEPA filters that last a long time. They are spendy, but absolutely w...
Miele / Canister Vacuum Cleaners / Household ...
The Shark Vertex is the gold standard for rugs and carpets. I thought my easily manueverable canister was enough-- until I saw what the Vertex pulled out of the rugs. OMG. Their price is fair, or you can look for an open-box deal on eBay. I can't rec...
Shark AZ2002 Vertex Powered Lift-Away Vacuum
An Ounce of Prevention...
A high quality doormat will keep your floors so much cleaner-- these recyles tire mats are attractive and truly last forver-- I have som ethat are 20 years old that look as good as they did in year one!
Recycled Tire Door Mats
For the inside mat, especially if you are rural or in Oregon, get a Water Hog doormat. These also are a buy-once item, and worth every penny. They come in a varity of colors, and though they aren't striking, they are unoffensive and worht their weigh...
Waterhog Mats
A cute brook is a broom that gets used. Spend a little more and keep a nice, fresh, colorful broom where your guests can see it, and your house will stay far tidier!
Cute Broom
Keep a lightweight vaccum in your listing (the Shark stick is a nice choice) to make cleaning easier for your guests-- You'll be surprised how often it gets used, and how much less cleaning you'll have to do!
Lightweight Vacuum
My Eufy robo-vac is one of my closest friends. They make so many models, and I encourage every host to keep on in their listing. It gets every stray hair, and cleans under furniture. I keep my running when guests aren't staying, and they make a world...
Robotic Vacuum Cleaner
Do you use Wettex yet? Imagine if a sponge and a dishtowle had a reusable, washable baby. They last forever, and they make kitchen cleaning much easier. They also radically cut down on paper towel use. I leave one for each guest, to spread the gospel...
Wettex Original Swedish Dishcloth 10 Pack
These indivually wrapped sponges aren't made with plastic, so they're better for the water table. Leave one for each guest!
Natural Sponge, Individually Wrapped, Non Scratch