Realtor · Pensacola, FL · Member since 2019 · 89 posts · 30 votes
Hey all,
I'm thinking about quitting my W2 and starting my own cleaning business in Pensacola, FL. Do you or anyone you know in the Pensacola area need a house cleaning service for your AirBnB and/or VRBO? Will be planning to start managing the cleaning services myself and then hiring additional cleaners as I scale!
Have you thought about just starting as a side hustle first? I recommend joining some of the facebook groups for emerald cost short term hosts. You will see folks post from time to time looking for cleaners.
There is a Facebook group for Pensacola AirBNB Hosts that is very active. You won't be able to join if you are not a host, but you can contact the moderator, and give her your information to pass on. I also, suggest that you think your business model through, as cleaning for short term rentals is different than other cleaning. You might want to think about having a new client in-take sheet with a lot of questions to ensure that the Hosts expectations and your service are in line. For example, will you be cleaning grills, and outdoor furniture? What about windows, ovens and oven hoods, vents, ceiling fans, etc.? How will you report maintenance issues? Will you take care of small maintenance issues? Test and change lightbulbs (including outdoor lights)? If a guests complains at check-in that something was not adequatly cleaned (whether real or imagionary), will you drop everything, and fly over there? What about laundry? Can you take it home and bring it back, or will you have to do it at the property? Will you charge for last minute cancellations? How will you handle holidays?
Food for thought, because it is best when you and the owner are on the same page from the get go.