Preparation time options are too low given covid-19

[Peter760]

I think Airbnb needs to increase the choices for prep time to at least six days. That would allow cleaning staff to let the apartment sit three days, which I have heard is the most time that the germs live on hard surfaces. (Airbnb should verify that.) The other three days would allow the apartment sit vacant after cleaning, in case the cleaner is hosting the virus.

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Peter760 

Given that I assume bookings are not flooding in surely you can just block six days either before an existing reservation or after a new reservation?

[Peter760]

Yes. I expect to be doing that. I have left "Instant booking" turned on, so there is a possibility that two parties might book at nearly the same time, eliminating my chance  to block out six days. Not likely, but possible.

[Peter760]

Yes. I expect to be doing that. I have left "Instant booking" turned on, so there is a possibility that two parties might book at nearly the same time, eliminating my chance  to block out six days. Not likely, but possible.

[Mike-And-Jane0]

@Peter760 

I think many hosts would kill to be in a market where two bookings come in simultaneously. Worst case, with IB on you can always cancel the booking at no cost.