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A Smoke Detector for Sound - Airbnb Simplified!

After Rezfest Las Vegas there was so much to catch up on and research! One company stood out among the rest, NoiseAware . I made the decision to try the product after discussions with current clients of theirs at RezFest. Decided to order a few and test it out.  The Devices arrived in a timely manner, nicely packaged with simple instructions. Shortly after the horrific Mandalay Bay Route 91 Harvest festival shooting took place and precedence over all else. We were dealing with an onslaught of instant bookings from people leaving the strip and cancellations from people who decided to cancel their trips. Soon after all airbnb records were collected and submitted to the FBI. Turns out the shooter had stayed in MY building during the Life Is Beautiful festival the week prior. During this period the FBI was in the building, national press outside chasing residents and guests were arriving to a building in upheaval. The building came together and worked to abide by new rules ...
It’s easy to miss important cleaning tasks while cleaning their homes for new guests. Never assume that guests will clean up after themselves, even if you are lucky enough to get a few rounds of tidy renters. It is super important to make sure you are at your property the day guests leave to check how much cleaning will be necessary and to check for any damages. Surprises are not always pleasant, specifically when there is a great pile of dirty dishes and towels or an overflowing garbage can. Attempting to clean your entire vacation rental in just a few hours is setting yourself up for a horrible, stressful day. It’s unprofessional and disrespectful to rush through cleaning up for guests who are expecting an immaculate vacation home. Rental places can easily be passed over for a hotel room that is cleaned daily; instead, guests have chosen you to be their host. A scheduled routine prompts action and eventually becomes habitual. Preparing in advance and sticking to a cle...