Cleaning calendars

[Elizabeth2613]

I am a new host. I am trying to communicate to my cleaner the windows she has to clean. She can’t use Google calendars. I am thinking about using iCal and sending her the schedule . May also write the cleaning tile windows  on a paper calendar. How do you communicate with your cleaner? How do you make sure cleaner  has been there and cleaned if you are remote? I have a local friend who will come to inspect. I am thinking about putting in a Schlage Yale lock so I can check who has been in and out remotely.

[Mayor9]

Do you use property management software (PMS) like Guesty, Hostway, Hospitable, etc? They are perfect tools you can use to communicate with your cleaners as simple as sending an automatic SMS message reminder to them on cleaning days. You can as well connect your Schlage lock with it so door codes are automatically generated before a guest checks in without you moving an inch.

Feel free to reach out to me so I can suggest the perfect software that will work for you and your cleaning team.

[Lorna170]

@Elizabeth2613  I send my housekeeper an email with the departure dates of the guests.  If your cleaner prefers text, send a text.   No need to overthink it.

As to whether or not your cleaner has been in, have her send you a text when she is finished.  Or, as you stated, have a co-host check behind her.

[Earl169]

The lock idea is a good one.  I have a Kwikset keypad lock linked to my smartphone.  I have my name, a trusted next-door neighbor's name and all incoming guests names in there.  I give each one a separate code so I can tell who went in/out and how the door was unlocked and locked.  It will tell you if it was manually locked or if it locked automatically.  It also shows whether it was opened via the keypad or manually from inside.  I love it!  No more guessing.

[Hugo633]

I use a property management app to manage my calendars which links to the platform that I use to schedule cleaners.  It makes the entire process seamless and automatic.