Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products for Short Lets: What Guests Notice
Eco-conscious guests are a growing segment on Airbnb, and some actively look for hosts who use sustainable products. But effectiveness cannot be sacrificed for environmental credentials — a poorly cleaned property with eco branding still gets a bad review. This guide covers what works.
Where Eco Products Work Well
General surface cleaning, glass and mirror cleaning, floor mopping and daily bathroom wipe-downs are all tasks where eco-friendly products perform as well as conventional alternatives. Plant-based surface sprays from brands like Method, Ecover and Bio-D are effective for routine cleaning and leave a pleasant, non-chemical scent that guests appreciate.
Where You Still Need Conventional Products
Heavy limescale removal, oven degreasing and grout restoration require stronger formulations. A bathroom with hard water limescale needs a dedicated descaler — eco-friendly alternatives exist but require significantly more contact time and physical effort. For turnovers with tight time windows, this is not always practical. Professional cleaning teams typically use a mix: eco products for general surfaces and targeted professional products where needed.
Guest-Facing Sustainability Signals
Refillable soap dispensers instead of single-use bottles. Clearly labelled recycling bins. A brief note in the welcome guide about your cleaning practices (eco-friendly products used, professional laundry service to reduce water waste). These small signals communicate sustainability without overpromising.
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