Blocking out my apartment for 5 or 7 days between bookings

[Joanna522]

I want to automatically place a 5 or 7 days stay between bookings so that it is left untouched after a guest stay for a minimum of 4 days before going to clean it. I think this wise since we handle towels and bedding. I can't seem to do that though. Is it possible? Cheers Jo. Joanna522

[Joanna522]

Woops - I meant place a 5 or 7 day block between guests.

[Sarah977]

@Joanna522  As far as I'm aware there is no way to do this. Prep time settings are only one or two days between reservations. You could manually block out 5 day periods, only having your calendar availability for half the month, but that would lose you bookings if guests wanted blocked dates. 

As far as bedding and towels go, the virus is said not to survive on porous items like cloth for more than 24 hours. So as far as that goes, I don't think you need be too concerned - just handle the bedding with gloves and wear a mask. 

But of course, you should do whatever you feel you need to to stay safe and healthy.

[Joanna522]

Thank you Sarah for your response. COVID has been found to survive for longer on some surfaces and the jury is still out on that one. Because I am 66 and socialise with a mixed age group with many vulnerable people I wanted to take extra care. I have asked Airbnb and I hope they enable it. Regards Jo