Over the past year, there has been a significant surge in the popularity of short-term rentals in our local area. This is driven by the growing demand for comfortable and private accommodations for business trips and vacations. With more homeowners converting their vacation properties into short-term rentals, there is an increasing need for reliable and high-quality cleaning services for these properties. At Fresh Effects, we specialize in cleaning short-term rental properties in the Villages area.

We all recognize the significance of guest reviews, especially on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO. A single negative review regarding the cleanliness of a property can severely impact your booking prospects, particularly in a competitive market like The Villages.

Effective management and organization are essential to ensure your property receives the attention it requires to stand out. We create customized checklists for each short-term rental we service, ensuring that our cleaning staff is well-informed about the specific requirements of each property. Cleaning short-term rentals requires more detailed instructions compared to standard house cleaning because each location is unique and may involve unconventional tasks. Our communication with rental owners is more extensive due to the turnover of guests, each leaving the property in various conditions that need to be documented and addressed promptly.

Fresh Effects is the trusted cleaning service for short-term rentals in The Villages. Homeowners rely on us to consistently deliver top-quality service and provide swift communication to enhance the guest experience.

Our standard cleaning tasks for short-term rentals closely resemble our typical residential cleanings, but we adjust the frequency of tasks like dusting to accommodate the more frequent turnover of guests.

In addition to our standard tasks, we perform specific duties for homeowners, such as:

  • Changing all used bedding and making beds according to health department standards.
  • Laundering all used bedding and towels on-site or off-site, ensuring they are clean and ready for the next guest.
  • Documenting any damage or excessive dirtiness to report to owners.
  • Checking the interior of the fridge and removing any leftover food.
  • Monitoring and restocking kitchen and bathroom supplies as needed, often receiving shipments from owners.
  • Inspecting the exterior of the property for trash or debris that needs removal.
  • Storing any washed dishes left by guests.
  • Handling garbage removal if no dumpster is available on-site.
  • Setting out care package items for the next guests, which are usually provided and secured by the homeowner.

This list is not exhaustive, and we are open to performing a variety of tasks that may not be mentioned here. We understand the complexities of managing rental properties and take pride in easing the burden on property owners by delivering professional and efficient cleaning services for their short-term rentals.