Turnover Cleaners- what do they include?

[Brendon Kelley]

Hey all, my wife and I are looking to start a short-term rental cleaning company. I have found so much conflicting information online about what is included, how much to charge, etc.

So my question is: what do your cleaners include outside of regular cleaning duties and how much do they charge? (Per sq ft if possible).

Specifically trying to find out if the cleaners supply and pay for disposables such as kcups, toilet paper, paper towels, etc., if they include the laundry service or if they require you to outsource it, and anything else they may or may not do besides the actual cleaning. TIA!

[Greg R.]

I'll put it this way. If you are hard working, honest, and don't try to price gouge STR owners you are going to be in extremely high demand. Don't price your work like it's a one-time fire sale. Price it as it's a customer who is going to pay you again, and again, and again (as long as you take care of them). Treat it like a strategic partnership.

As John stated it's highly variable. Do research on Airbnb and see what most hosts are charging for their cleaning fee and maybe deduct 20-30% from that. The cleaning fee usually covers not only the cleaning but also supplies such as paper towels, soap, laundry detergent, toilet paper, etc., etc.