Finding STR cleaners

[Amy Canfield]

I have two STR properties coming online in April/May. What tips do you have for finding cleaners? I am not in a typical vacation area, so I doubt there are many cleaners used to dealing with STRs. Do I look for an established cleaning company? A single person? Craigslist? Care.com? What's worked best for you? Do I post a "wanted" ad or reach out to companies and discuss my needs?

[John Underwood]

Originally posted by @Paul Shannon:

Originally posted by @John Underwood:

I have found the few long term cleaners that we have had on Craigslist. I have always used individuals and not companies.

This is just what has worked well for me. 

Lucas is correct in that FB marketplace is probably a better place to search now days.

John, 

With hiring individual cleaners, how do you manage back-up contingencies if that cleaner calls in sick on a same day turnover?  I'm concerned about a single point of failure.  Guests showing up to start their vacation to a trashed house is game over.  Sounds like you have a solid system. 

 I've never had that problem, but it is  a valid concern. Go with a cleaning service that has multiple employees to eleviate that issue.