MUST-HAVE Amenity for Your Airbnbs In 2022 | Tim Hubbard
Summary
In this episode of Short Term Rental Riches, Tim Hubbard discusses the importance of stocking STRs with soap in multiple rooms, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry areas, to prevent negative guest experiences and reviews. He also highlights the need to keep soap dispensers full and recommends refillable dispensers or individually wrapped soap pods for ease of housekeeping, aesthetics, and inventory management.
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