Cleaning is a key part of the maintenance program for house shares
The most important thing when a tenant moves into their new home is that it is clean and in a house share, it is doubly important to have a good cleaning operation in place, as it also contributes to an efficient maintenance program.
A new tenant may overlook the odd thing here or there when they move in to their new home, but places which are not properly cleaned is not one of them.
Maintaining cleanliness in house shares presents a challenge, since there is a shared responsibility to keep the place clean and tidy. That means that over time, aspects of cleanliness and tidiness can slip as members of the household may not consider it to be their responsibility to step in.
This is where you need to ensure that your cleaning operation takes up the slack, and stops households sliding into territories we don’t want to describe here! By setting and maintaining the standard, your cleaners help to encourage household members to maintain cleanliness at that level and keep a downward slide in check.
It sounds simple, however the type of cleaning required falls somewhere between residential and commercial cleaning, and that requires a certain type of cleaner to do it well. A certain resilience is required, as some occupants have the tendency to leave quite a mess, and a purely residential cleaner will soon become disheartened. In other words, it is cleaning to a clear brief and specification without relying on support from the occupants.
Your cleaners help make house shares a nice place to live in and keep them looking fresh and cared for. As a property manager, they also help identify small maintenance jobs which are required. It is surprising how often a tenant neglects to tell you that something is broken or not functioning in some way, and your cleaners represent a fantastic, front line resource in ensuring that your maintenance program is up to speed and standards are maintained.
Top tip: once you have found great cleaners, look after them and let them know they are appreciated!
