24 Hours Between Rentals a new requirement at AirBnB

[emeryjre]

New Rules at AirBnb are calling for a 24 hour break between Rentals. Plus new cleaning protocols. Should this happen at Timeshares as well?

 

[Miss Marty]

Q: Should this happen at Timeshares as well?

Yes, simply because there isn`t enough time to clean properly.

 

[geekette]

I don't want it taken out of my week, but others are free to lose a day.

 

[dioxide45]

Unless they fog the unit, 24 hours won't do anything if as they say the virus can live on a surface for up to three days. I don't trust that the people cleaning the rooms really do that great of a job before the pandemic. Now they need to worry about catching something by cleaning, I am not sure they would do better. If we need people in hazmat suits cleaning the units, perhaps it is time to stop traveling.

We never wiped down surfaces before and moving forward we may wipe down some common touch areas, but in reality there is still no fact based evidence that you can easily catch it from surfaces as long as you are washing your hands regularly.

 

[TravelTime]

This is going to really hurt AirBnB. I hope they do not implement it at timeshares as it will make it even harder to get reservations and MFs will go up a lot due to lost revenue and increased costs. Frankly, I am not that worried about cleaning. I do not think 24 hours will make any difference. Anyone who is really worried will either not travel or will clean the unit before occupying it.

 

[am1]

I don't want it taken out of my week, but others are free to lose a day.

We are all in this together.

24 hrs may not always be enough but can help.

 

[geekette]

Being all in it together would mean we each sanitize the unit on the way in and the way out.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

There are ultraviolet room cleaners that kill viruses. If they are cost effective, perhaps they could be run at night.

I am not sure how AirBnB could enforce this. Our vacation rental is listed on several sites including VRBO, HomeAway and AirBnB. They don't have access to our entire calendar. I presume if they could go by booked +1 day it might work.

 

[am1]

Being all in it together would mean we each sanitize the unit on the way in and the way out.

Not really. It is about all of us working for the common good. Not being selfish and wanting a whole week but expecting others to give up a day if that is the road we go down.

 

[emeryjre]

I suspect the whole concept is just getting ready for further debate at the highest levels of hotel/resort management. I think there may be a new reservation choice for people who want the this type of cleaning. I think it will be at an additional cost to the renter. I spoke with a friend who just went over the top when I told him about this. He was pulling his year round vacation rental from AirBnB as we spoke on the phone.
Going to be contentious IMHO.

 

[CalGalTraveler]

I believe measures like this are necessary to help bring business back to hotels and AirBnB. This could put further pressure on TS properties with high demand like Hawaii.

 

[geekette]

Not really. It is about all of us working for the common good. Not being selfish and wanting a whole week but expecting others to give up a day if that is the road we go down.

You are putting expectations in my mouth.

I expressed my opinion that, no, I don't think there should be a 24 hour stand empty situation. I'm not that concerned about hard surface lingering of something that may never have been in that unit.

I did not at all say that YOU should give up a day. If you are worried about moving in on check out day, don't.

 

[emeryjre]

I start these threads only to get opinions and reactions. It is my deepest hope that everybody respects the opinions that are expressed without casting dispersions on the opinion or the poster. In the end, everybody will do what they feel is the correct for them.

 

[GrayFal]

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[Fredflintstone]

I believe measures like this are necessary to help bring business back to hotels and AirBnB. This could put further pressure on TS properties with high demand like Hawaii.

I agree.

Busy resorts will need to beef up cleaning crews so there is no lag in time. I can see 3 times more staff disinfecting in assembly line fashion. As alluded before, one could see a 6 day vacation and one left to allow cleaning. All this, in my mind, translates to pops in MF due to hiring of added cleaning teams, costs of expensive but effective disinfection cleaners and less holiday time. The six day stay will still translate to 7 day MF.

Personally, if I’m going to Hawaii, I don’t want just 6 days as I find the time and cost of airfare prohibitive. I go at least 10 days and preferably 14. I suppose I would need to find 2 weeks back to back to get 12 days in. I may look at package deals to see if that is more cost effective. In the past, I don’t go that route. Maybe this change may make it worth my while.




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[TravelTime]

I am sorry. I am reading these posts and thinking they are over the top. Why am I not so worried about cleaning a unit? What is wrong with me? I feel like a fish out of water in these times. I am just not worried.

 

[dioxide45]

I agree.

Busy resorts will need to beef up cleaning crews so there is no lag in time. I can see 3 times more staff disinfecting in assembly line fashion. As alluded before, one could see a 6 day vacation and one left to allow cleaning. All this, in my mind, translates to pops in MF due to hiring of added cleaning teams, costs of expensive but effective disinfection cleaners and less holiday time. The six day stay will still translate to 7 day MF.

Personally, if I’m going to Hawaii, I don’t want just 6 days as I find the time and cost of airfare prohibitive. I go at least 10 days and preferably 14. I suppose I would need to find 2 weeks back to back to get 12 days in. I may look at package deals to see if that is more cost effective. In the past, I don’t go that route. Maybe this change may make it worth my while.




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I think assembly line cleaning is a bad idea. The fewer people in a room the better. If one of the cleaning people is sick, they could potentially contaminated a dozen rooms where if they each clean their own, then they only contaminate three or four. The fewer housekeeping staff that has to pass through a unit, the better. Same if a room has someone sick staying there and they checkout. Four cleaning people pass through in assembly line, you could have four sick people instead of just one.

 

[Fredflintstone]

I think assembly line cleaning is a bad idea. The fewer people in a room the better. If one of the cleaning people is sick, they could potentially contaminated a dozen rooms where if they each clean their own, then they only contaminate three or four. The fewer housekeeping staff that has to pass through a unit, the better. Same if a room has someone sick staying there and they checkout. Four cleaning people pass through in assembly line, you could have four sick people instead of just one.

That’s a good point.

What may happen is more cleaning staff are hired for fewer rooms on their caseload. For example, a cleaning person has 10 units before to clean, now they have 3 but are expected to disinfect the entire room. This would mean more equipment like vacuum cleaners, etc. Need to be purchased.

Also, I can see more spreads of check in/out days. 1/7 check in Monday, 1/7 check in Tuesday, etc.


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[PigsDad]

I am sorry. I am reading these posts and thinking they are over the top. Why am I not so worried about cleaning a unit? What is wrong with me? I feel like a fish out of water in these times. I am just not worried.

Honestly, I was thinking the same thing. I would never want to live in such a state of constant fear that I see here and on social media. It makes me sad, in a way. I guess I just trust my immune system more than many others do. Maybe I'm being foolish, maybe not.

Kurt

 

[Fredflintstone]

Honestly, I was thinking the same thing. I would never want to live in such a state of constant fear that I see here and on social media. It make me sad, in a way. I guess I just trust my immune system more than many others do. Maybe I'm being foolish, maybe not.

Kurt

Unfortunately, fear brings panic and panic brings unbelievable actions. People are now afraid. To ease their fears, severe efforts have to be put in place. I too share your thoughts. However, I’m a realist and see a future where germophobes get catered too.

I may be the minority but I do not fear death. I do, however, fear a loss of face to face human connection, being around others without worrying that the guy next to me could make me sick or kill me. Or, a world where I am seen as selfish if I dont stand clear, wear a mask, head gear and disposable gown.


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