Doing the laundry in a rental: how does it work?
How can your guests wash their clothes and come home from holiday with a clean suitcase?
Doing the laundry on holiday can be a real headache for your guests. Let's look at what you can offer to make their life easier.
What can you offer in your property?
Obviously, the simplest solution is to have a washing machine in your property! If you don't have one yet and you have a little space, we strongly recommend investing in one. And if space is tight, here is something to help you.
You don't need to provide a tumble dryer, unless it is built into your machine. But if you do provide a washing machine, you should also supply a clothes airer (choose a folding one). And why not a few detergent capsules too? That way your guests can do their first wash and then buy their own detergent.
Don't forget to leave the instruction manual within easy reach, and what better way to do that than to use StyQR?
What does your town have to offer?
If having a washing machine on site isn't an option, it is important to give your guests a few pointers so they can wash their clothes.
Find out where the nearest launderettes and dry cleaners are and list them. An efficient way to do this is to use the StyQR welcome book.
You can even try to negotiate discounts with certain dry cleaners for your guests! It is a great way to support local businesses. And there you have it: you have made your guests' lives easier. Thanks to you, they will have one less worry when they get home from holiday. And if you want to go the extra mile for your guests, here is something to help you!
Two strategies complement each other: on-site equipment and information about local resources.
| Solution | To provide | To communicate |
|---|---|---|
| Washing machine | Collapsible drying rack, laundry pods, user manual | Required if no machine: location of nearby laundromats and dry cleaners |
| Tumble dryer | Not recommended unless integrated with washing machine | — |
| Local negotiation | — | Possible discounts with nearby dry cleaners |
| Digital information | — | Machine manual and addresses via StyQR digital guidebook |
Frequently asked questions
Do I really need a washing machine in a holiday rental ? It is the simplest option for your guests, and we strongly recommend installing one if you have a little space. Without a machine you are not stuck : you then need to point out the nearest launderettes and dry cleaners. The real problem is having neither.
Do I also need to provide a tumble dryer ? No. You do not need to offer a tumble dryer, unless it is built into your washer dryer. A drying rack is enough, and it costs far less.
What should I leave next to the washing machine ? A drying rack, ideally a folding one so it can be put away. A few detergent pods do the rest : your guests run their first load on arrival, then buy their own. And the instruction manual, which you can make available in your StyQR welcome book rather than in a drawer.
How do I tell guests where the launderettes are ? Start by finding out which launderettes and dry cleaners are closest, then give their location. That is exactly what the StyQR welcome book is for : guests find the address without calling you on a Sunday evening.
Can I get a discount at a dry cleaner for my guests ? Nothing stops you from negotiating with a dry cleaner nearby. It is one more service for your guests and a way to support local businesses.
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