You’ve booked your flights. You land Friday evening. The last thing you want is to arrive at your villa to find it dusty, stuffy, and with an empty fridge. A pre-arrival clean, arranged a day or two before you land, makes sure the property is ready when you walk through the door.
What a pre-arrival clean should include
- Full clean of all rooms — dust, hoover, mop
- Fresh bed linen on all beds
- Bathrooms cleaned and stocked with essentials
- Kitchen wiped down and checked for any expired food in the fridge
- Windows opened to air the property
- Terrace swept and outdoor furniture wiped
- Air conditioning tested
If the property has been empty for months
A property that’s been closed up since October needs more than a quick clean. Budget for a 3–4 hour airing and clean rather than a standard hourly visit. Ask your cleaner to run all taps, check for any damp or leaks, and open all windows for at least an hour before closing up. Properties near the coast accumulate salt air and dust quickly in closed rooms.
Coordinating from abroad
Post a job on SAM 3–5 days before your arrival date. Specify the property, date and time you need it completed by, and whether it’s been empty for an extended period. A photo report when it’s done means you can see it’s ready before you even board the plane.
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