January is the toughest month for Airbnb cleaners. Christmas and New Year’s travel just ended and everyone is settling back into their routine. Few people are traveling in the month after December.
So, what are Airbnb cleaners to do? How can your business still make money doing the “slow season"? Of course, it’ll vary by your location, but here is a quick list of things you can promote to make money in January
Offer to do safety inspections
Locate fire extinguishers, exits, window locks, pool gate, etc. You can get certified from Breezeway here
Plan deep cleans
Since there is longer in between guests, plan deep cleans in early January to help do a larger reset after the holiday foot traffic. Tackle things that you normally don’t have time for (empty cabinets, windows, blinds, etc.)
Exterior windows
Let’s face it, every Airbnb’s exterior windows are worse than they look. Exterior windows don’t get washed nearly enough as they should. If you’re in a place with warmer weather, consider offering this during the slow times
Grill deep cleans
Grills are often some of the most overlooked amenities at the property and can be a serious fire hazard if left unclean. Offer to do a full deep clean of the grill.
Shovel driveways & sidewalks
If you’re in a colder weather location, offer to stop by the property once a week to shovel the driveway and sidewalks. Potentially offer it to the neighbors too!
Property checks
Winter can be brutal on pipes and many hosts live far away from their properties. Offer a property care package where you charge a low monthly fee to check on the property every 1 or 2 weeks. This will give hosts peace of mind that no pipes have burst and no pest has made their property its home.
There are certainly more ways than this to make money as an Airbnb cleaner in the winter, however, each of these are important for hosts to maintain their 5-star standards. Getting a head start on these in January before the season starts to pick back up can show your host that you’re more than just a cleaner, you’re a partner!
P.S. - if you’re running your business solo, you should consider hiring remote help in the Philippines or Latin America. Here’s how
Until next time!
Logan
