HARBOR SHORES CLEANING COMPANY
Vacation Rental
Cleaning
Your Hometown Cleaning Experts Since 2013!
Harbor Shores Cleaning Company
Vacation Rental Cleaning You Can Trust
At Harbor Shores Cleaning Company, we specialize in vacation rental cleaning to ensure your property is always in pristine condition for guests. Owning a vacation rental property is a business, and we offer you peace of mind that your investment will be well cared for in between guests.
Experience the difference of having a company rated 4.9 stars on Google provide you with professional-level service that elevates your property to a five-star cleaning standard. Our dedicated team provides thorough cleaning services, including dusting, sanitizing, laundry, and restocking essentials, ensuring every corner of your rental shines.
Since 2013, our award-winning company has been serving Emmet County and the surrounding Northern Michigan communities, helping you create an inviting space that enhances your guests’ experience. Trust us to handle the cleaning so you can focus on providing an unforgettable getaway for your visitors.
Our Vacation Rental Cleaning Includes
Kitchen Maintenance Clean
- Cupboards and drawers cleaned exterior / Interior checked.
- Pantry disposed of items.
- Countertops and backsplash cleaned.
- Sinks cleaned and disinfected, chrome shined.
- Microwave cleaned inside and out.
- Top of refrigerator and range hood cleaned.
- Stove and oven exterior cleaned, including inside of the oven.
- Window over sink cleaned.
- Baseboards dusted.
- Floors vacuumed and mopped.
- Large and small appliances inside / outside.
- Refrigerator and freezer checked, wiped, and expired food disposed of.
- Stovetop and oven cleaned.
- Hood range cleaned.
- Dishwasher checked for dishes; exterior cleaned.
- Microwaves cleaned, interior and exterior.
- Toaster, mixers and blenders general wipe down.
- Coffee maker exterior, including drip tray and coffee pot, cleaned out. Grounds disposed of.
Bathrooms
- Bathtub, shower, shower doors and tile walls cleaned and disinfected.
- Sinks, backsplashes and vanities cleaned and disinfected.
- Mirrors and all chrome fixtures cleaned and shined.
- Guest towels restocked.
- Guest toiletries restocked.
- Toilets cleaned and disinfected.
- Mildew chemically treated.
- Floors washed / disinfected / carpet vacuumed.
Bedrooms
- Touchpoints and flat surfaces disinfected.
- All beds used linens changes and beds remade.
- Closets, dressers, nightstands and under beds will be checked for items left by guests and reported back to you for further instructions. All items are brought and stored at our office for 30 days.
- Check lamps for burnt lightbulbs.
- Vacuuming / mopping floors and inside closets.
- Windows, window treatment and sliding glass doors.
- Windows spot cleaned; interior windowsills dusted.
- Window treatments such as blinds and curtains dusted or vacuumed.
- Sliding glass doors spot cleaned interior / exterior weather permitting.
Throughout The Rental
- Professional quality disinfectants and cleaners are used to clean the home.
- Under-bed wood floors vacuumed or dust mopped.
- High dusting of cobwebs, light fixtures, ceiling fans, return and exhaust fans.
- Under readily accessible floors, we will dust mop under furniture.
- Wall art and décor, picture frames and glass dusted.
- Furniture, woodwork, shelves, baseboards and door frames dusted.
- Windows spot cleaned, interior windowsills and ledges cleaned.
- Sliding glass doors spot cleaned Interior. Exterior spot cleaned, weather permitting.
- Wall décor dusted.
- Tops of furniture dusted.
- Clean light switch plates cleaned and touchpoints.
- Blinds, window treatment and valances dusted.
- Fireplace exterior glass and mantel dusted.
- Rugs rolled up during cleaning and replaced when floors are dry.
- Stairs vacuumed and mopped. Banister / railing cleaned.
- Floors vacuumed, swept and mopped.
- Wastebaskets relined.
- Garbage collected and placed in a designated trash receptacle.
- The overall appearance of the room left neat.
Other Tasks
Clean Entry Ways
- Touchpoints disinfected.
- Clean door as needed, inside / outside, weather permitting.
Eating Areas
- Light fixture dusted.
- Table and chairs cleaned.
- Cushions whisked and cleaned underneath.
- The floor area mopped and rug vacuumed.
Outside Areas
- Lights webbed.
- Grills courtesy wiped.
- Patio furniture whisked clean; damp cloth wiped as needed.
- Porch, decks and patio broomed.
Why Choose Us As Your
Vacation Rental Cleaning Company?
We go above and beyond when it comes to making your life easier to manage your vacation rental properties!
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Supply Shipping: If you live out of town, no problem. You can ship items needed for your property right to our office, and we will deliver them the next time we clean.
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Guest Shipping: If a guest leaves items behind, do not worry! We will assist in locating those items at home and get them shipped back to them.
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Self-scheduling: We have a scheduling system that allows you to add in all your booking appointments for us to view. Everyone is always on the same page!
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Appointment Confirmation: Our system will message you 24 hours before your appointment with confirmation.
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Online Bill Pay: After every appointment, you will receive an invoice for services.
- Set Cleaning Rates: No more surprise bills.
- Professional Laundry Services: To ensure high quality of service, laundry that cannot be completed on-site is sent out to a local laundromat, Bayview Coin Laundry. You will have to set up this account and it is billed directly to you. We always will do courtesy loads during the cleaning.
- Laundry Bags and Information Tags: We will order heavy-duty laundry bags and custom information tags to correspond with services at Bayview Coin Laundry. We have an excellent system for keeping everything organized and ready for service.
- Designated Storage
- Trained and Insured Employees: Knowing that all the training required by the C.D.C. is taken care of on our end and not having to deal with “cleaning contractors” is worth its weight in gold.
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Custom Property Care Plan: We will collaborate with you to get photos and details to make a custom property care plan to ensure guests have a wonderful time and deliver your vision.
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Home Quality Inspections: On occasion, we will stop by during our staff cleaning and check on the home and report anything that needs additional attention.
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Restocking Services– Guest gifts and general home restocking services included.
Other Tasks:
- Guest Keys – Ensure keys are available for guests checking in.
- Damages – Reporting noticeable damages back to you.
- Supplies – Report when restock items are low.
Guest Gift: We will make sure guest gifts you have purchased are available for guests and placed in the designated area.
Guest Books: We will make sure guest books are available for guests to use and placed where you would like them.
Requirements for Our Program
- Seasonal rentals 8-10 cleans per season
- Double linens and towels are available for same-day turnover
- Use an online scheduling system to upload appointments
- Set check-in / out times 10A-4P or 11A-5P
Questions?
If you have any questions or need more information about our vacation rental cleaning services, we’re here to help! Our friendly team is ready to answer all your inquiries and provide the details you need. If you’re ready to take the next step, request an estimate today to see how we can create a custom cleaning plan just for you. Contact us, and let’s get started on making your home sparkle!
What We Don’t Clean
We have instructed our vacation rental cleaning teams to leave certain items untouched such as items or areas containing any body fluids, excretions, or litter boxes. If your pet has an accident or vomits, it will be your responsibility to clean it up. Our teams are advised to clean around these areas.
Seasonal insect infestation can also be a problem and may prevent us from thoroughly cleaning your home. If ants, termites, roaches, fleas, etc., are encountered, we will not clean or vacuum the area. We will leave you a note or call you regarding the problem. We do not clean inside curio cabinets.
If you have other items you prefer that we do not clean nor handle, please call the office, and we will arrange to avoid these items due to the fragile nature of ceiling light fixtures and light globes.
Our vacation rental cleaning staff cannot climb higher than a 2-step stool, work outside your home, move furniture or electronics, lift objects over 20 pounds, prepare meals, provide any pet or children-related services, or empty diaper pails.
Vacation Rental Cleaning, Turnover by Turnover
Guest-ready turnovers in real Northern Michigan rentals, from snowy A-frames to bright vaulted living rooms.
How Vacation Rental Cleaning Starts
Four simple steps to reliable vacation rental turnovers between every guest stay.
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Request your estimate
Fill out our short estimate form or call (231) 242-8842. Estimates are always free.
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Pick your first clean date
See your estimate right away and choose your first clean date as soon as you submit the form.
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Meet your team
Trained, background-checked technicians handle every visit. We keep the same team whenever possible, and special instructions are welcome.
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Enjoy the guarantee
Every clean is backed by our 100% satisfaction guarantee.
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FAQ
Will I always have the same cleaner?
We believe that it is especially important to always send the same team to clean your home and we will do everything in our control to make this possible. If a member of your team is absent, we will do our best to find the most suitable replacement. All our cleaners go through a background check and training to ensure that the quality of our work is always consistent.
Can I provide special instructions and projects?
Yes! In fact, we require it. Your preferences give us the structure we need to enhance your cleaning experience and ensure that you are completely pleased with your home’s level of clean.
To be sure that your preferences are documented in your cleaning plan, we recommend that you call us before your first cleaning, Our friendly office staff will be happy to email you a work order to fill out so we can put it in your file, so you do not have to repeat them every time we arrive for service.
What if I have to cancel my cleaning?
Appointments cancelled without a minimum of 48 hours (2 days) notice will be subject to a $50.00 cancellation fee.
Same day of service cancellations PRIOR to arrival of cleaning crew will be charged 50% of your set rate. At the door service cancellations UPON arrival of cleaning crew will be charged 75% of your set rate.
What does a vacation rental turnover include?
A turnover resets the property between guests: a repeatable checklist for every room, fresh linens, kitchens and bathrooms cleaned, restocking of essentials and a report of anything that needs attention. See our vacation rental turnover guide for more.
What happens to items guests leave behind?
Items left by guests are checked for during every turnover, reported back to you for instructions, and stored at our office for 30 days.
Where do you offer vacation rental cleaning?
We provide vacation rental cleaning in Petoskey and across Northern Michigan, including Harbor Springs, Bay Harbor, Charlevoix, Boyne City, Walloon Lake, Gaylord, Alanson and Indian River.
Ready for Guest-Ready Vacation Rental Cleaning?
Turnovers that include restocking essentials, with left-behind items reported to you and stored for 30 days. Get your free estimate or call our Petoskey team.