May 2025

Short stay cleaning is more detailed and time-sensitive than standard domestic cleaning. It involves resetting the property to hotel-like standards between guests—often within tight check-in/out windows. Cleaners must change and launder all linen, restock supplies, check for damage, sanitise surfaces, and stage the home to perfection. Every stay is treated like a fresh start, with no room for shortcuts. Unlike regular cleaning, the focus is on presentation, hygiene, and consistency, often with photographic records for quality control. This higher standard, paired with rapid turnaround times, makes short stay cleaning more labour-intensive and costly, but essential for 5-star guest experiences.