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Holiday Let Owners Deserve Reliable Partners

Are you a holiday let owner? You must be thrilled your property is finally allowed to welcome guests from mid-April. It has been a long and exhausting year for all of us and we surely need a nice break, as well as some business revival. For hospitality services like yours, quality conditions are a must. That is why we, at Bredon Hill Cleaning Services believe that every holiday let owner deserves a reliable business partner. Over the years, our team has proven to be exactly that to a number of local short let property hosts.

The Cleanliness of the Property

The level of cleanliness of the property is usually one of the most important factors for great customer reviews. Many short let booking sites rank properties based on the feedback score they receive from guests. It is evident how vital it is for holiday let owners to partner with a good and reliable cleaning company. Make sure your selected cleaners have experience in this type of service as it is nothing like domestic cleaning and not quite like commercial either.

The Safety of The Property

Cleanliness is important, but so is safety. And we are not just talking about secure locks, insulation and appliances in good order. It is more to do with the health of your guests during their stay. While we are beginning to regain more of our personal liberties, the coronavirus is still in circulation and for serviced accommodation properties it is essential to comply with national health and safety guidelines. This is one more substantial reason to work with professional cleaners for your property. It is likely that they have undergone specialised training courses, gained the required skills and knowledge in disinfection and cross-contamination prevention. Deep cleaning and sanitisation are a must between bookings for your holiday let property.

Housekeeping for the Property

One-off cleaning, no matter how good, will not be enough to run a successful holiday let business. You need to think about housekeeping services, which provide a higher level of comfort for your guests and more free time for you. This service ensures there’s a constant supply of toiletries, fresh bed linen and towels and regular cleaning for longer stays. Companies who specialise in short let cleaning also offer housekeeping services. As professionals, we always recommend opting for the full package and relaxing your mind.

Flexibility is Key

As people who have worked with holiday lets for over 20 years, we know exactly how crucial flexibility is for a smooth service. Some properties require early morning deep cleans and preparation for check-in. Others have their guests arrive late in the evening or sometimes even at night. That means the cleaning and housekeeping service needs to be very flexible. The company you are working with must have reliable staff and make sure they can provide replacement if someone is sick or unable to come to work.

Could you imagine the stress you would be going through if you had to manage everything about your property on your own? No one needs that. What every holiday let owner does need, though, is a reliable cleaning and housekeeping partner. Bredon Hill Cleaning Services is the best fit for that job!

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January 29, 2021
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Keeping Safe those Who Keep us Safe

With the news about the third national lockdown broken down to us, we at Bredon Hill Cleaning Services decided to do something to help critical workers. We know how challenging it is for medical staff, teachers, delivery drivers, shop assistants, care home workers, police officers to meet daily with the risk of contracting the virus, while trying to keep us all safe. Many of those people have very little time to spend at home as opposed to the majority of the nation. They are extremely tired and need to rest in a safe and welcoming environment.

As a cleaning company we recognise the importance of a clean and sanitised home, especially for people who work in close proximity with the virus. Yet, our essential workers rarely have the time or the energy to properly clean their living environment.

In early January Bredon Hill Cleaning Services started a campaign that offers 10% OFF regular domestic cleaning for all key workers in Bredon and other areas we cover. To reach more people who may need such an offer we also introduced a referral scheme with our existing clients. For each new booking for a regular domestic cleaning which came through an existing client’s referral, the person who recommended us gets 5% OFF their next booking with us.

In addition, we published our offer in local magazines and newspapers, hoping it would get to those who need it the most.

Some of the key workers who already booked with us under the current offer share their thoughts about our service.

“I am so glad I saw your offer on Facebook. I am a nurse in ICU and have been working all through the holidays. In the beginning of January I had 3 days off and I slept through almost the entire time. Then I got back to work and the infections soared. Most days I was actually scared going home because I didn’t want to bring the virus in if I contracted it. Now I feel more relieved in a way, knowing you are doing such a fantastic job and my family is safer at home.” - Beth Aston.

If you are a key worker who needs our services and lives in the areas we cover, please contact us today. We would love to do our part in keeping you and your family safe, while you contribute to the safety and wellbeing of the nation.

Alternatively, if you know someone who is part of our amazing heroes, please share our offer with them. Let’s keep safe those who keep us safe. Because together we can.

Housekeeper vs Domestic Cleaner – What’s the Difference?

Have you ever been confused by the terms housekeeper and a domestic cleaner? Don’t they mean the same thing? No, definitely not! There is a significant difference between what a housekeeper is expected to do and what you might get from a house cleaner. So, let’s talk more about it.

What is a Housekeeper

A housekeeper generally has more responsibilities than a regular professional cleaner. Apart from maintaining good hygiene in the domestic premises, housekeepers also make sure the rooms are tidy and organised. Very often, especially in big homes, housekeepers are also required to keep stock of some domestic supplies such as, cleaning products, toiletries, bin bags, etc. In some cases, food products and shopping, as well as budgeting for all that may be included in the housekeeper’s responsibilities. In such scenarios, the position comes on a live-in basis. It is very rare that families will hire a housekeeper who doesn’t live with them.

Housekeeping as a term is also used in relation to servicing short let accommodations and holiday homes. That service is usually performed by professional cleaning companies and may be the reason why housekeepers are often confused with domestic cleaners. When it comes for short lets housekeeping, the tasks include thorough cleaning between guest bookings and changing of bed linen and towels. It also involves restocking of toiletries and some essential food supplies for self-catering such as milk, eggs, butter, coffee and tea.

What is a Domestic Cleaner

The job of a domestic cleaner is to perform a cleaning service in your home. They may bring professional cleaning products, tools and materials. In some cases, however, they might need to use yours, or you could choose to supply your own products and tools. The cleaner is not required to tidy up your house. It is recommended that you pick up toys or other objects from the floor before your cleaning visit as those may obstruct the work of the cleaner and slow them down.

Depending on the company you are booking with, different tasks may be included in the service. Most regular domestic cleaning visits include general dusting, wiping and vacuuming of the rooms. If you require more thorough work, then you may have to book a deep cleaning or add extras like oven cleaning, fridge cleaning, window cleaning and so on. Always check what is included in the service you are booking.

Domestic cleaners can be supplied by a cleaning company, an agency or work as freelancers. They are almost never offered a live-in position with a particular family because they usually work with several different clients and their job takes up to 3-4 hours at one address.

Have you ever considered hiring a housekeeper? How about booking a regular domestic cleaning service? What do you think would be the more suitable version for you and your family?

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