27 February 2023

Professional carpet cleaning for Airbnbs in Canterbury

While the tourist season may be slowing, if you are a landlord of Airbnb-style accommodation, the hard work continues. Cleaning and maintaining properties is both time consuming and vital. With turnaround times being as short as 24 hours having a streamlined cleaning process is essential.


Competition for Airbnbs and holiday lets is fierce, and while visitor numbers have increased, so too have their expectations especially when it comes to cleanliness. The ease of booking a short stay online makes staying in Canterbury a breeze, but so too is the ability for visitors to leave a negative review. The most common complaints about Airbnb properties concern cleanliness which is no surprise when guests are charged a cleaning fee with their booking. So how can you keep on top of keeping your rental property’s carpets and upholstery clean?


Invest in a good vacuum cleaner for routine carpet cleaning

Always pay as much as you can afford for a high-quality vacuum cleaner. Keeping your carpets, curtains and upholstery clean is essential for providing a high-end feel to your property. Christchurch Carpet Cleaning recommends vacuum cleaners that are:


  • Lightweight
  • Compact design for transporting and manoeuvrability
  • Long cord
  • Quiet
  • Operational for both carpet and hard surfaces
  • Telescopic wand
  • Variable suction for curtains
  • Selection of specialist attachments
  • Easy to empty and clean dustbag
  • HEPA filter
  • Power head with a rotating brush to agitate the carpet pile to release more dirt


Family lying on their clean carpet

Hire a professional carpet cleaning service for stains and spills

While hiring a professional emergency carpet cleaning service may eat into your profits, it ensures the stains are swiftly removed without the risk of permanent damage to the carpet or upholstery. Christchurch Carpet Cleaning is highly experienced in working within high turnaround deadlines to remove stubborn stains from upholstery, carpets, and rugs without impacting your guest schedule.Christchurch Carpet Cleaning


For rug, carpet and couch cleaning Christchurch Carpet Cleaning uses a powerful 38Hp or 999cc TruckMounted machine which means dry time is reduced to approximately three to five hours (differences occur due to the day’s weather, the property’s ventilation and material type). Any residual dampness can still be walked on.


If you discover a stain or spillage, don’t panic. Call us on 021 638 637 and we’ll assess the situation and advise.


Schedule a deep clean

While routine cleaning is completed between guests departing and new ones arriving, a deep clean of carpets is recommended every three months, and sofa cleaning every six. Scheduling a deep clean is essential maintenance for short term lets, for cleanliness and hygiene but also to extend the lifespan of the furniture and carpets.


Factors that influence the timescale of a deep clean:


  • The occupancy levels of the property
  • The efficiency of your routine cleaning
  • The location of your property (for example, sand is very damaging to carpets)
  • The type and colours of carpets and fabrics
  • Seasonal environmental conditions (wet and damp, or dry and dusty)


The process Christchurch Carpet Cleaning uses eradicates mould spores, flea eggs and dust mites routine cleaning can’t. Entrenched dirt, stains, bacteria and odours are eliminated, so your property doesn’t just smell clean and fresh it really is. We provide affordable carpet cleaning Christchurch and beyond, working with landlords to provide end of tenancy carpet cleaning services for short and long term rentals. Whether you have a carpet or sofa cleaning emergency, or wish to schedule regular deep cleans, contact us today click here or call 021 638 637. 

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