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Top Tips On How To Prepare Your Property For The Busy Season.
Spring is finally here! The ideal time for a revamp and a fresh feel for your holiday let. Take a look at our checklist below for your Spring cleaning routine.
Pretty Patios and Tidy Terraces:
After the harsh Winter weather, holiday home gardens and outdoor spaces often need some TLC to get back up to scratch. Give your patio a good sweep and a power wash, clean down your garden furniture, and plant a few fresh flowers.
Clear out any dead plants in hanging baskets, trim the hedge and mow the lawn. If your garden has a decked area, now is a good time to clean and re-paint this if needed. Hot tubs will need a clean and service, clearing out leaves and debris.
The holiday home looks really welcoming when everything on the outside is spick and span. As the weather begins to warm up, and the rain (hopefully) settles, guests will love to sit outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Honey Bee Cottage
Reset and Refresh:
Spring cleaning your holiday home means the entire inside of your property is looking sparkly new. Check paintwork for marks & scuffs, topping up where necessary. Dust and wipe round all skirting boards (even those behind furniture) and remove all cobwebs from window frames and hard-to-reach places such as ceiling beams. Windows need a good clean inside and out too, checking for any signs of leaks along the way. Springtime is also the ideal opportunity to steam clean your carpets and soft furnishings, especially in pet-friendly properties!
Monkey Puzzle Cottage
Chimney Sweep:
If your property has a fireplace, check with your local chimney sweep to ensure all is clean and clear after winter usage of the fire. You could also re-stock your firewood supply – guests still enjoy the novelty of a real fire even during the Spring months.
Potter Hill Cottage
Check your Inventory:
As part of your Spring cleaning, make sure to check your inventory and replace any chipped or missing pieces of glassware or crockery. You could also purchase a few extra pieces to take you over the busy Summer period – we recommend simple white crockery and classic glassware, as it’s the easiest to replace if something does get broken.
The Old Forge
Check your Lighting:
Go round each room in the property and check all the lights and lamps are working. Replace any bulbs that need it and replenish your stock of spare bulbs for guests to use if necessary. Check your outside lights or any decorative fairy-lights are working as guests enjoy these when the nights are getting longer.
Black Horse Cottage
Fluff the Pillows:
Sofa cushions, armchairs, and pillows – make sure they’re all plump and cosy, replacing anything looking a bit worse for wear. Also, inspect your bedding and mattresses to check for quality and ‘bounceback’. If your property is pet-friendly and supplies dog beds, you could consider replacing these if they’re starting to look tired.
Tower Apartment
Safety:
It’s essential to make sure your electrical items are all in order. Replace the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors, testing them afterwards to ensure they’re fully functional. If you have security alarms on your property or electric gates, check these are still in good working order.
Certificates:
Insurance policies, gas safety certificates, and fire risk assessments all need to be renewed annually. Spring cleaning is a great opportunity to go through your paperwork and check expiry dates. You could also check that you don’t need to update anything such as your personal details, otherwise, your policies could become invalid.
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