Setting the Right Cleaning Fee for Your Property!
Determining a suitable cleaning fee involves a delicate balance between ensuring guest satisfaction and covering the costs of professional cleaning to prepare the property promptly for the next guests. As a general guideline, we suggest setting the cleaning fee at around 60% of the nightly rate.
Before finalizing your cleaning fee, take the following factors into consideration:
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What are your competitors charging for cleaning fees? Or, do they include cleaning costs in a slightly higher nightly rate?
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How large is your property? The size of your property can help justify the cleaning fee, particularly for larger homes.
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Have you allowed pets both indoors and outdoors? If so, a professional cleaning service might be necessary for an ‘allergy clean.’
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Who are your target guests? Guests with a higher budget who book boutique or luxury accommodations may be more willing to accept higher cleaning fees.
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Will you be handling the cleaning yourself, or will you be engaging a professional cleaning team?