@Laura2592
So far I haven't included any check out instructions. Some guest message me though and ask if there is any, so need to include some in guest guide. Right now I just say take out the trash if you feel like it and most do. I've also noticed that almost every guest that uses the coffee maker forgets to empty the filter and clean the coffee pot. Sometimes the diswasher is already started, as @Elaine701 mentioned on the auto that takes over 2 hours.
As @Emilia42 said if guest do dishes and put them back in the cabinet I have to wash all of them again anyway to be sure.
In my instructions I do say to put used dishes in the dishwasher. I think I'll update that to include not starting it and don't put any used dishes back in the cabinet.
When they take trash out that means there isn't a place to toss small stuff. if they don't take trash from kitchen or bathroom I up them beside the door to have a place to toss stuff. I use a paper napkin to go around and disinfect after clean up.
This sounds more like your cleaning crew complaining about something minor. Maybe increase their pay. Although I realize that's pretty difficult for them as well to be available at random times on a tight schedule. But cost of doing business.
When I applied for all my permits I was working 40+ hours a week for a construcition company just before pandamic. A co worker was an undocumented worker who everyone loved, we only had one, and his girlfriend was also a cleaner, undocumented worker, but drove a nice Lexus. I was going to use her but as it turned out I have time to do the cleaining myself. I thought I would hate it and have to end up paying someone, but now I look forward to it.
I would expect to pay $75 for how I clean. Anytime I can put extra effort into something I'll do it. Almost every review mentions how clean it is from guest all over the world. Still some guest might try to put a half clean glass or coffee mug in the back or something.
I just updated my listing to include. Under the Other Things to Consider.
"--$25 cleaning fee is for normal cleaning such as bedding, floors, etc. (It takes 3 hours to clean so most of the cleaning cost is included in the nightly rate) Please try not to make additional mess, such as greasy microwave, to help keep rates lower."
Probably need to phrase it a little better. My concern is grease. I've adjusted the rate down to a very good value for what it is. Mine is close to lots of places to eat and more for short stays where they go out to get a hamburger, or breakfast if they want something cheap and greasy. Or rent a place with an outdoor grill. Who cooks hamburgers inside at their own house or something really greasy in the microwave?
The problem is adding too much info to the listing and guest taking it the wrong way. Think I'll rephrase that. It really is tricky and a challenge to make things concise.
