Traveling is not easy in a pandemic. A little carelessness can infect many travelers and tourists thus spreading the virus.

Airbnb has seriously considered the spread of the virus and developed a five step cleaning guide for hosts to clean their house effectively for traveler’s safety

If you are a host of Airbnb and want to know the cleaning instructions published in the cleaning handbook by Airbnb for hosts, this article is for you. Here, we will break down the five steps, plus provide a link to Airbnb’s cleaning checklist for your ease.

What should the host wear while cleaning the room?

According to the enhanced cleaning protocol in the Airbnb host-cleaning handbook, the host should wear personal protective equipment from head to toe while cleaning the space for their guests. These protective instruments are given below! A little tip – have extra personal protective equipment on hand!

  1. A mask
  2. Disposable Gloves
  3. Safety glasses
  4. A gown
  5. Shoe covering

Five step cleaning process for hosts:

Once you are wearing the protective gear recommended by Airbnb, you should start cleaning according to the Airbnb cleaning instructions.

Step 1: Prepare

Proper preparation will assist you and your team to work more efficiently. Ensure the purchased disinfectant is approved by the local regulatory agency, and read the product label(s) carefully. After dressing according to the instructions above, ventilate all areas before cleaning and during cleaning when possible.

Step 2: Clean the Home

After the preparation, it is time to remove debris and dust from all the surfaces, countertops, and floors. Sweep all the surfaces, clean all kinds of hidden dust using a vacuum cleaner, and mop all the areas before sanitizing. Wipe all the hard surfaces with soap and water, and wash all the dishes, towels, bed sheets and other fabrics at the highest heat setting possible.

Step 3: Sanitize the Home:

Proper sanitizing is necessary for any type of covid-19 prevention measure. Therefore, Airbnb also forces hosts to sanitize all spaces after cleaning. You should use chemical-based sanitizers to kill the virus on surfaces like remote, electronic gadgets, etc. Also, you should spray high-touch surfaces with approved disinfectant spray according to product label instructions. Allow the surfaces to air-dry.

Step 4: Checklist

Airbnb handbook has made a complete checklist for rooms, kitchen, bathroom cleaning etc. You should go through the list one by one and check whether you have cleaned all spaces according to Airbnb requirements. If something is missing, do it before the guest arrive.

Step 5: Prevent Recontamination

The final step of the Airbnb cleaning guide is to prevent recontamination after cleaning and sanitizing a room. For this purpose, clean and sanitize your equipment, such as vacuum cleaner, microfiber clothes, etc., before the next turnover. And if this equipment will be staying in the space, ensure to disinfect it. Wash hands and replace gloves before replacing guest supplies, linens, and cleaning kits. Try not to reenter the room after sanitizing.

Final Words:

To keep travelers safe, plus covid infected numbers down, Airbnb has made a comprehensive cleaning guide for hosts. To ensure safety, all hosts have to follow this cleaning process before guests arrive. Gear up, clean thoroughly and disinfect! We are in this together.