Safe & Clean introduces New Cleaning Guidelines and Label
BARBADOS (July 4, 2020) - Safe & Clean has developed expanded recommendations for cleaning vacation rental properties considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
The new guidelines are part of the Safe & Clean campaign, which empowers members to adopt and execute safe travel standards that conform to - and, in many cases, exceed - those that are mandated nationally or locally. The Safe& Clean initiative encourages all vacation rental hosting professionals to openly communicate with guests and employees about the precautions they are taking to help keep them safe and healthy.
The guidelines include recommendations for augmenting existing cleaning programs to account for COVID-19, including:
- Disinfection and sanitization techniques
- Proper use of personal protective equipment
- Recommended products, cleaning agents and equipment
- Updated cleaning and inspection processes for soft surfaces, upholstery, and linens
- Trash removal and maintenance processes
- Communicating expanded cleaning processes to guests
“Cleaning a vacation rental is no small task, even without facing a global pandemic. “Housekeepers are responsible for the complete resetting of properties and creation of a like-new experience for arriving guests. These new guidelines are intended to enhance the safety of properties and provide more peace-of-mind for property owners and guests.”
Because guest and employee safety is paramount, Safe & Clean will continue its efforts to inform members and the professional vacation rental management community overall of evolving guidelines and recommendations so that they are always able to provide a safe and enjoyable environment to guests, staff and the general public.
“Vacation rental professionals have historically set the standard for cleaning within the travel industry, and these guidelines memorialize an enhanced level of care in a COVID-19-impacted industry.” “The COVID-19 pandemic makes proper and thorough cleaning methods, specific training, appropriate supplies and a systematic process even more vital to our hospitality industry. We can count on our professional community to rise to this occasion and restore confidence within our local governments and guest populations that staying in a professionally managed vacation rental is the safest way to enjoy travel.”
“Making families feel comfortable enough to travel again after this pandemic is a must for the entire vacation rental industry”. “Adopting these new cleaning and safety guidelines will reassure travelers that vacation rentals who have completed the Safe & Clean Label protocol are safe places to stay for their next vacation.”
The new cleaning and safety guidelines are not legal or medical advice and are subject to changes as more information becomes available about COVID-19. Safe & Clean further recommends that all housekeeping staff complete training regarding proper and safe cleaning techniques and property security.
About the Safe & Clean Housekeeping Professionals
Founded in 2020, Safe & Clean is a non-profit organization dedicated to education and development for housekeeping professionals in the vacation rental management industry. Safe & Clean provides its members with exclusive access to certification programs, webinars, education and networking.
Membership includes professional vacation rental managers and industry suppliers in countries throughout the world. Safe & Clean provides information and research, education and networking opportunities, certification and accreditation, promotes the value of the vacation rental experience and drives hospitality industry growth and professionalism.
