When managing a tourist accommodation, cleanliness is one of the pillars of the customer experience. No matter the quality of the furniture or the view, if cleanliness is lacking, negative reviews will follow... and bookings may decline.
But should you take care of it yourself or hire a professional service? Here is a clear comparison to help you make the best decision based on your situation.
🧽 Option 1: Do the cleaning yourself
Benefits:
- Savings on service fees
- Complete control over quality
- Possibility to interact with the venues between each reservation
Disadvantages:
- Time and energy required
- Difficulty maintaining consistent rigor during busy periods
- Risk of human error or oversight due to lack of structure
Prefer if:
- You live nearby
- You have few reservations.
- You like to keep control over the details
🧼 Option 2: Hire a professional cleaning service
Benefits:
- Time savings
- Consistent results thanks to a professional checklist
- Ability to make back-to-back reservations without stress
Disadvantages:
- Higher cost
- Need a reliable service provider (with substitutes in case of absence)
- Less direct contact with the condition of the accommodation between two stays
Prefer if:
- You manage multiple properties
- You live far from the cottage.
- You want to offer a high-end experience
📝 Best practices in all cases
Regardless of your choice, certain elements remain essential:
- Use a comprehensive cleaning checklist that includes the spa, BBQ, windows, etc.
- Perform a cross-check (photos, double check, or spot audit).
- Allow sufficient time between stays to avoid oversights.
- Set up a customer feedback system to detect weaknesses
👉 At Lodixa, we offer templates and tools to simplify the management of your operations, even remotely.
In summary
The choice between cleaning yourself or hiring a professional service depends on your time, budget, and vision of hospitality. But in any case, consistency and thoroughness are essential for successful stays... and 5-star reviews.
Would you like recommendations for reliable service providers or tools to structure your operations?
🎯 Contact our team, we're here to simplify your management!