How to Adjust Your Airbnb Cleaning Fee
Struggling to find the perfect balance with your cleaning fees? In this video, I share essential tips to attract more Airbnb bookings while keeping your short-term rental business profitable. I walk you through exactly how to adjust your cleaning fee in your Airbnb account and explain how fees impact guest booking decisions. You’ll learn strategies for balancing cleaning fees with nightly rates, paying your cleaning team fairly, adjusting fees for shorter stays, and managing pet fees and extra guest charges. Setting the right cleaning fee is crucial for staying competitive in the market while maintaining your property’s profitability and appeal to potential guests.
FAQ
Answers to Your Questions About the Cleaning Fee
Q: Where do I find the cleaning fee setting in the Airbnb app?
A: You’ll find it under Listings → Pricing → Fees. From there, you can add, edit, or remove your cleaning fee.
Q: Can I change the cleaning fee anytime?
A: Yes. You can update your cleaning fee at any time, but changes only apply to future reservations. Current bookings will keep the old rate.
Q: Should I include cleaning costs in my nightly rate instead?
A: If you add cleaning costs into your nightly rate (for example, adding $20 per night instead of a set cleaning fee), short-stay guests will pay less overall than longer-stay guests. Just make sure your pricing still covers your cleaning costs even on short stays. At this point, guests only see the total price of your listing — they don’t see the cleaning fee separated out.
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