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Airbnb host – how to prepare your home

If you’ve got space to spare, turning your home into an Airbnb can be a great way to make some extra cash. Airbnb listings in Australia are rapidly growing and are becoming more sought after than other accommodation options. Whether you’re travelling overseas or simply investing in your property. Listing it on Airbnb can be a cheaper and more convenient alternative to renting through a real estate agent.

However, there’s a lot more to being an Airbnb host than you’d think. You need to declutter your home and possibly place your possessions in self storage. Safe proof your home so that it’s safe for family with children. Talk to your neighbours and let them know, as well as a range of other things that will be covered below. 

What is Airbnb?

Airbnb first came to life in 2008 when two designers rented out their free space to some travellers. Now, millions of people choose to either host or rent through Airbnb. It offers a range of advantages to both guests and hosts. For the hosts it offers; free listings, setting their own price and more control. While the guests have; wide selection, customizable searches and additional services. 

The first step to setting up your home

You don’t want be leaving any personal possessions in your house when hosting Airbnb guests. Guests will generally expect the same through an Airbnb as they would a hotel; clean, neat and minimalist. Therefore, you can’t have things lying around. Simply furnish the house with basic necessity’s like any other accommodation would. An ideal and convenient solution to your clutter could be renting a self storage unit. Using self storage is a great option as it’s safe, secure and gives you access whenever you need. 

Furniture considerations 

When renting out your home to guests you might want to consider the future of your furniture. If your furniture is valuable or sentimental it’s probably best to store it in a self storage unit and replace it with cheaper alternatives. This will avoid spills, stains rips or other damages. Rather than run the risk of damage to your expensive furniture, simply replace it with something less expensive. 

Fix hazards

There should be no safety hazards in your Airbnb home. This includes things such as; exposed wires, tripping hazards, water leaks and any other thing that has the potential to cause injury. 

Safety measures

Another very important step is to make sure your home is safe. Ensure that your home is fitted with up to date smoke detectors, fire extinguishers and first aid kits. These are crucial factors to ensuring your home is safe. Also, if you’re looking to target your property at holiday families it’s best to child proof your home. This could include child safe draws and cupboards. As well as making sure dangerous goods and equipment are out of reach. 

Equip your home

Like any accommodation, Airbnb’s also need to be equipped to make your guests stay easy and pleasant. Common things could be; towels, extra blankets, extra pillows and linens. As well as kitchen utensils and electrical’s. A great tip could be to check out what your competitors offer, and then work from that. 

Some more examples are: 

  • coffee maker
  • basic food items (seasonings, sugar, butter)
  • cleaning supplies
  • basic toiletries 
  • bin liners 
  • extra light bulbs
  • a selection of DVD’s 
  • playing cards

Furthermore, these things may not all be necessities. But, they can help you to earn better reviews for your home, which will then attract more guests. 

Leave instructions for your guests

If you want your guests to follow the rules you should make a list of those rules. As well as list other detailed information that may be needed. It’s more convenient for both you and your guests if you leave a detailed list of instructions. This will help to avoid guests trying to contact you with minor questions that could be answered on a list. Simply leave some information regarding; rules, what guests can and can’t use and instructions on how to use ovens, stoves, etc.

You’re ready to become an Airbnb host!

Once you’ve made sure that your home is safe, hazard free and equipped with all of the necessities. As well as stored your furniture and other valuables in a self storage unit or storage shed, you’ll be ready to become an Airbnb host. Becoming an Airbnb host is as simple and easy as that. It’s now time to make some extra cash!

Lastly, if you’re looking for somewhere to store your furniture and valuables, Store Ur Stuff is a great option. With a range of safe and secure storage options to choose from. As well as being conveniently located. Store Ur Stuff is the ideal Adelaide storage solution for all of your storage needs. Enquire and book online today, or call our friendly staff on 08 8371 0000.

Tips to declutter clothing storage

Why wait until Spring to declutter clothing storage?

Winter is almost over so it’s a great time to declutter clothing storage and make more room by putting your bulky winter items away for next year.

It may not be a one-day job, or even a one-person job, but imagine how much better you will feel looking at your immaculate wardrobe every day and on no occasion wasting time finding your favourite outfit.

Here are some top tips:

Remove everything out of storage and cupboards

It’s easier to start with a clean canvas and you’ll see how much storage space you’ve got in your wardrobe. Sort through each piece of clothing. Ask yourself, do you wear it anymore? Does it make you feel good? Is it just wasting space?
Neatly, fold all your loved items and put them back in their rightful place. If you are unsure about a piece of clothing, make another pile – you can always come back to it.

Take any of your partners, your kids or your winter warmers like coats or thick knitted cardigans that you won’t need anymore and store them in a suitcase for safe keeping until next winter. Keep a few cardigan’s handy just in case you need an outer layer before Summer arrives.

Handy hint- wash or dry clean your items before storing away as any dirt or stains can cause long term damage to your clothes.

Donate or find self storage!

Start a donation box and go through that “unsure” pile again. Nothing will feel better than donating perfectly wearable clothes to others in need. You won’t feel like you’ve wasted your money if it’s going to someone who will get lots of wear out of it. If it’s not suitable to donate, chuck it!

Organise your storage space

Every item needs a designated storage space. Organisation will help your time management. Keep your work clothes in one space and your t-shirts in another. Hang up your dresses or shirts because no one likes to iron. Keep your shoes together and while you’re there, sort through and let go of any worn out, unwearable pairs. If you’re lucky and have walk in or built in clothing storage, have one side for your partners clothes and one side for yours for extra organisation.

Organising family storage

A woman’s got to do, what a woman’s got to do! If you are decluttering your own clothes, you may as well help your partner or your kids (or both!!) while you’re at it. If your partner is unenthused about decluttering get him to sit down and answer a simple “yes or no” game. Hold up each shirt or pair of jeans in front of him and make quick decisions. Maybe promise him a beer when he’s finished.

As for kids, how many toys do they really need? Have they grown out of anything? Keep a few of your favourite items for sentimental reasons and donate the rest. If you don’t want to part with anything, store it all for when you have grandkids!

Don’t get distracted, stay focused on decluttering

Yes, it’s hard, but stay focused – the more you procrastinate, the more time it will take to achieve your goal and you’ll end up living in more mess than when you started. Make it a family joint effort or if you are working solo, grab a glass of wine and pop on your favourite music!

Take a step back and admire your decluttered clothing storage space.

I hope you found these tips helpful in your experience.

If you want to declutter clothing storage but don’t wish to throw items away, Store Ur Stuff can provide you with self-storage, book now.

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