Originally Posted by
arollins
Well said
jackal something else to add is that most hotels also have industrial washers, dryers, ability to purchase cleaning solutions at a much lower price, as well as ample supply of bedding, towels that can be replaced ASAP in case of damage, stain, etc. The average Airbnb/VRBO/etc. host does not have any of this, some use their own washer/dryer, purchase cleaning on sale at regular B&M stores or warehouse clubs. They may have extra replacement bedding/towels, but it certainly comes at a higher cost. Finally, most host also tend to block the day before/after of a rental to allow for cleaning, that's at least 2 days that cuts into the potential rental income of the host.
Yep. My cleaner mostly uses the in-home washer/dryer, and I'm grateful that she doesn't charge me extra if she has to take laundry home with her (some cleaners do).
I buy most of my supplies at Sam's Club, including towels and sheets (both from the Member's Mark hotel series, which are a step up from the cheapie lightweight but rough hospitality ones). If a guest stains a set of queen sheets irreparably, that's a $50 cost to me for a new set. I've looked into buying sheets from a hospitality store, but what on earth am I going to do with 12 sets of sheets and a pile of 144 pillowcases?! The economies of scale are different for a small-time host versus a hotel.