MaidThis – FAQs
Common Questions
Vacation Rental Policies
Who is MaidThis! Cleaning?
You should not have to worry about managing cleaners hoping they show up. You focus on what you do best and let us handle the turnover process.
What YOU Get With MaidThis:
RELIABLE, high-quality, and trustworthy cleaners for your short-term rental unit
Allows you to focus on hosting instead of managing cleaners
Gets you that 5-star rating!
Will my cleaners know how to clean short-term rentals?
Heck yes they do! A regular cleaning is NOT the same as a turnover cleaning, and we know that. All cleaners have experience in turnover cleaning and know exactly what is needed.
Before your cleaning, please provide any specific cleaning notes that can be unique to your property. We will add these notes to every cleaning so the referred crew is always aware of what is needed.
Do cleaners bring their own supplies?
Yup! Your cleaners will bring everything needed for your cleaning. However, the cleaners will not bring laundry detergent, dishwasher soap, or trash can liner. Just tell us where those are stored at your unit:)
What if the cleaners mess up?
You get a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If the cleaners missed something that should have been included in our Services, we’ll go back to fix whatever was missed. Please note that these are turnover cleanings and therefore are not deep cleaning. If your unit requires a deep cleaning, please let us know.
How do you ensure quality?
Your cleaners will all have experience in short-term rental cleaning and we offer the 100% Satisfaction Guarantee as well.
How do your handle key exchange?
Most hosts have a lockbox or hide the key somewhere for the cleaners. Please provide the location of the key or lockbox code in the notes schedule when you book. We do not hold onto spare keys. BUT we absolutely recommend that you also have a backup key stored somewhere!
How soon in advance do I need to schedule?
You’ll need to schedule a cleaning 48 hours before. However, we totally recommend scheduling cleanings as far in advance as possible -you can always log in and schedule all upcoming cleanings you have. We always do our best to accommodate cleanings but if you schedule a cleaning very last minute (under 48 hours), we unfortunately cannot guarantee availability 🙁
If you have a same day booking, please give us a call to see if we have availability and we’ll work our butts off to help you!
What is your cancellation policy?
We get it, sometimes guests may cancel last minute and things come up. Because of this, we do not have a cancellation fee if you cancel at least 1 day before the cleaning. If you cancel after 4PM the day before the cleaning or on the same day as the cleaning, there is a $40 cancellation fee.
Do you do laundry?
Yup! Between 1-3 loads of laundry is included as part of the package, depending on the size of your home. If you do NOT need laundry, you may qualify for a discounted rate. If you have more loads to be done, don’t worry! Additional loads will automatically be billed at $10/load.
We use the linen that you provide us. Laundry service is included in the price as long as the machines are on-site or in-building. If not, there is a $10 gas/time charge (in addition to reimbursement) to go to a laundromat.
I’m ready to rock, how do I schedule my first cleaning?
Awesome! We would like to speak with you first and fully understand your unit/needs. You can visit maidthis.com/airbnb-contact-us/ and fill out that quick form and someone will get back to you ASAP.
Or if you’re feeling super exited and want to get going, just schedule a turnover cleaning here: http://maidthis.com/automate-your-turnovers/
Can I give you a custom checklist to follow?
The short answer is No. Our cleaners know to go off of the checklist we provide, which you can find on the What Is Included page. The checklist is probably very similar to your own checklist and we can customize it for you a little bit (since each home has its own unique intricacies!). However, if you want the remote exactly in the same position every time and each coffee pod exactly 1.5 inches away from each other, this might not be the correct fit for you
Do you always arrive at the scheduled time?
Our Guarantee is that the cleaning will get done before your next guest checks in. Because of how absurd traffic can be, we CANNOT guarantee an exact start time. But fear not! We plan the cleaners routes so they have enough time to do a kick-ass job on your unit and your guests will be happy
Are these your own cleaners?
Nope! MaidThis Referral Agency does not hire “Domestic Workers” or “Independent Contractors.” MaidThis refers “Independent Domestic Workers.” The difference is that domestic referral agencies are required to follow the California civil code (i.e. we’re just the matchmaker and software provider…not actual cleaner!).
Do you have an Availability Guarantee?
Heck yeah we do! Just book 48 hours in advance and we GUARANTEE you’ll be covered! If you book in under 48 hours before the cleaning, we will go above and beyond to accommodate but cannot guarantee availability!
What if there is A LOT of laundry?
You’ve been there…..you walk into your unit and the guest seems to have found their way into your linen closet and used everything in there. How the heck goes a guest even use 5 towels in 1 day anyways?! We have no idea either, but regardless we got your back! Your turnover package includes 1 load of laundry per room (i.e. 2BR unit = 2 loads, 3BR unit = 3 loads, etc),you don’t want your next guests to walk into a home with dirty towels! If there is excessive laundry, it’s just $10 per load of extra laundry.
What about Damages?
Your cleaners will do their absolutely best to keep an eagle eye out for damages to make sure you’re protected! Buuuut they cannot always catch everything, so MaidThis is not in charge of any damages caused by the guests which are not reported.
When Will My Cleaners Arrive?
Your goal is to have the place cleaned before your next guest, and that’s what is going to happen! Your cleaners will have the place ready before the scheduled arrival time of the next guest…the cleaners will NOT arrive exactly at the scheduled time. So your cleaners arrive some time in between the check out and check in time to get your place looking good 🙂
What if there are no keys in the lockbox or the code doesn’t work?
You’ve been there… cleaners calling and texting like mad because there are no keys in the lockbox, new guests find the code isn’t working… it’s a dinner ruiner for sure! Our cleaners will call, text and generally make a huge fuss for the next 30 minutes after arrival until they get a hold of you. When you are aware of the issue and coordinating with the previous guest to bring the keys back or get the new lockbox code, the cleaners can stay at your unit until the keys/code are found and everything is ready for your new guests. We charge $40/hour from the arrival time for them to stay on site and wait for the key, or a $50 cancellation/reschedule fee. Fret not though! Get in touch with our office ASAP at 855-971-6243 once you see our messages. While we can no longer guarantee availability or arrival time at this stage, our entire Operations team will work our behinds off to route another cleaner to your unit.
What if my guests trashed my place?
Chances are you have had a less-than-clean guest who leaves the place wayyy too trashed. Now you’re pulling your hair off to figure out how to get the place in tip-top shape before the next guest arrives ahhhh! You need to make sure that not only is your place fully cleaned, but also be EXTRA watchful to make sure nothing is damaged. MaidThis to the rescue! For just $80, our cleaners will spend a couple hours more to make sure you’re protected by inspecting the unit closer for damages cleaning it in even more detail to get it in amazing shape for the next guests. We will send you pics of the place and will require adding on the deep cleaning fee to get your place in the shape it should be!
Loss of Revenue
We’ve helped match over 50,000 cleanings (seriously!).
If your guest is upset about a part of the cleaning that should have been done, our policy is that we can help coordinate a cleaner to come back and fix it for the guests…your cleaner can do a free recleans for the specific issue. Your guests should be happy with your place and we’ll help do our part for that. Buuutt all we can do is make it right by ensuring the problem gets fixed, so if your guest wants to cancel the reservation, unfortunately that’s totally out of our control and we can’t cover any costs associated with that.