August is over. Your last guests have checked out. And your property has been turned around 15 times since June. Now is the time to do a proper reset — not just another turnaround, but a thorough deep clean and property check that sets things up properly for the quieter months ahead.
Why September matters
After a heavy summer of short lets, properties accumulate wear that a standard turnaround doesn’t address. Grout gets stained. Ovens get caked. Mattresses get compressed. Sun cream gets on soft furnishings. Taps and shower screens get scaled. A post-season deep clean sorts all of this before it becomes a permanent problem — or a reason for a bad review from an autumn guest.
What a post-summer deep clean covers
- Full kitchen deep clean including inside oven, extractor, and all cupboards
- Bathroom deep clean: descale shower screens, re-grout if needed, replace worn sealant
- Wash all soft furnishings: sofa cushion covers, curtains, throws
- Clean all exterior shutters and window tracks
- Deep clean terrace and outdoor furniture
- Check and clean AC filters before switching to heating mode
Other September tasks
Check your inventory — note anything broken, missing, or worn that needs replacing before next summer. Review your listing photos — if you took better photos this summer when the property was full of light, update them. And if you’re closing the property for winter, arrange a monthly check visit to keep on top of any issues before they compound.
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