Offering a perfectly healthy Airbnb rental positively impacts its reputation. With the influx of travelers and microorganisms that can be transported in suitcases, it’s important to remain very vigilant. Thus, the best solution to prevent the risk of infestation is to carry out a thorough treatment of the bedding. In this article, discover the complete guide to protect your rentals against bed bugs and offer them to your clients with peace of mind.
How to Identify the Presence of Bed Bugs in an Airbnb Accommodation?
Among the microorganisms that spread very quickly in Airbnb rentals, bed bugs are also the most devastating. To identify an infestation, make it a habit to look for blood stains on the sheets, mainly due to the itching caused by bed bug bites. Moreover, if clients mention it to you, it is urgent to take all precautions to quickly eradicate the presence of these pests in your accommodation.
Visually, the bed linens have tiny black spots corresponding to bed bug droppings. Be sure to carefully check for the presence of bed bugs over the entire surface of the sheets, mattress, pillowcases, and also on the bed base, as well as on the entire bed frame. And, for this thorough examination, use a white light flashlight to distinguish more clearly even in the dark areas of the bedding.
As for travelers, it is also possible to give them advice on detecting the presence of bed bugs in their belongings, as the insects are visible to the naked eye.
Tips and Advice to Prevent or Eradicate Bed Bugs in a Furnished Tourist Accommodation
Clean the Accommodation Thoroughly and Regularly
The most effective preventive and curative treatment to combat bed bugs remains cleaning. For this, equip yourself with a powerful vacuum cleaner of professional quality, and preferably usable on all bedding surfaces: mattress, box spring, and frame. In parallel, systematically wash and change bed linens between each rental, with the ideal being to offer this service daily to travelers who wish it. To complete your cleaning, use a high-temperature steam cleaner reaching at least 120°C. This method is particularly effective in eliminating bed bug eggs and larvae present in the mattress seams.
Furnish the Airbnb Accommodation with Easy-To-Maintain Furniture
To avoid bed bug infestation in an Airbnb accommodation, the choice of furniture is important. Indeed, these pests hide and proliferate more quickly in fabrics. Therefore, ensure that the furniture is simple, streamlined, and easy to maintain. For example, prefer a new bed frame and a cotton bedding set that resists frequent washing at over 60°C. Also, minimize the presence of thick upholstery fabrics such as long-pile carpets, velvet curtains, as well as decorative objects in which bed bugs can nest.
Equip the Bedding with Accessories against Bed Bugs and other Microorganisms
In addition to implementing a frequent and thorough cleaning plan, using physical barriers against bed bugs is also an effective solution to combat their presence. For example, equip your accommodation with bed bug-proof mattress covers, washable at 90°C. Moreover, this type of cover also protects travelers from dust mites, responsible for allergies, and other microorganisms that can alter the quality of their sleep.
Call on Bnb Groom Services to Avoid Bed Bugs in your Airbnb
Bnb Groom Services is an agency specializing in Airbnb rental management. Our team offers concierge services as well as a professional cleaning service on the French Riviera, particularly in Nice, Villefranche-sur-Mer, and Cannes.
The expertise of our cleaning service allows us to use effective cleaning and disinfection techniques to quickly eliminate bed bugs, applying certified products suitable for pest control, while also being environmentally safe. Moreover, our cleaning protocol includes a thorough inspection of all corners of your Airbnb accommodation, as well as targeted treatment of infested areas. You can then be assured of offering your guests healthy and perfectly clean accommodations!
