The fallout from novel coronavirus (AKA COVID-19) has hit the United States in many more ways than just the arrival of a bear stock market. The travel restrictions and social distancing efforts have had a significant impact upon the service industry including shops, dining and hospitality. Our family-owned micro-enterprise is no different. While we are […]
Host Bathroom MVP
Last year we unexpectedly received a package in the mail from Juka Innovations, the makers of TubShroom* and its sister products, SinkShroom* and ShowerShroom*. Surprised by the unsolicited outreach and never ones to give our recommendation to any product lightly, we decided to put it through the wringer at our own Airbnb to see how […]
5 Steps to a Clean Bathroom
We all know bathrooms are dirty and we don’t need countless studies to prove it. But they are also the one place in a space where guests feel most vulnerable so it must be pitch-perfect every time. The only way to ensure quality results is to clean thoroughly and often. It’s a dirty job, but […]
Cleaning Fees – Is Everybody Really Charging Them?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get from new Airbnb hosts is whether or not to charge cleaning fees for their listings. Well that’s easy! The answer is Yes— and No. Not always, but sometimes. So, maybe. Confused? No matter the size or type of property, it will require both a pre-rental deep […]