Pro Airbnb Cleaner Shares Red Flags A Place Isn’t Clean
When you arrive at an Airbnb, you expect it to be clean, but how can you really tell? Diana Cruz has been a professional Airbnb cleaner for the last five…
When you arrive at an Airbnb, you expect it to be clean, but how can you really tell? Diana Cruz has been a professional Airbnb cleaner for the last five years. She knows what it takes to leave a rental property in the best condition for the next guest.
Cruz shares three red flags to look for when you check into an Airbnb. These tips will help you see if it’s as clean as it should be.
- Start with the sheets - As soon as you get there, this expert says you should check the bedding. According to Cruz, you can easily tell if the sheets smell good and look like they’ve been washed. If you see that the bedding hasn’t been cleaned or changed, that’s a definite red flag.
- Look under the bed, too - At home, many of us store things under our beds. We may not vacuum all the dust bunnies every week, but they should be doing that at an Airbnb. The floor under the bed should be clean. If it’s not, it gives you an idea of how detail-oriented the cleaner was and how thoroughly the rest of the home has been cleaned. Cruz says, “Under the bed, if you’re finding bottles and all sorts of socks and stuff, that’s a big red flag.”
- Take a peek in the shower - Next up is the bathroom, which should be getting extra attention, according to this pro cleaner. If you see hair in the drain or stuck to the tub, or soap residue on the shower, Cruz says the Airbnb probably isn’t as clean as it should be.
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Two North Carolina Cities Are The Safest Vacation Destinations
What do you look for when planning a vacation? Ease of access? A plethora of things to do? I love a place that has plenty of unique restaurants and bars. But one thing that, especially domestically, you may not have at the top of your mind- is safety. Now I do consider it when choosing a hotel, it can be easy to find something where the price almost seems too good to be true. And that often can be due to a not-so-great location. I've definitely stayed in one or two of those before. But what about the overall safest vacation destinations? There are actually some high-quality places on the list. Ones you may be planning to visit anyway. Would you believe two North Carolina cities were named as some of the safest vacation destinations? It's not the safety that surprises me, more than people use vacation days to visit.
The Safest Vacation Destinations
Nothing against either of these cities, they are actually the two places I've lived in my lifetime so both hold a special place in my heart. And maybe it's because I've spent so much time in both that I wonder why people would travel long distances to visit. But both made this list, which was compiled by The Boutique Adventurer. They used FBI Crime Data including the cost of crime, the opportunity cost of crime, incarceration, crime prevention, and more. Only cities that have a population of 100,000 or more that they considered to be "vacation spots" or "tourist hubs" were included on the initial list by The Boutique Adventurer. The total list included 19 destinations across the US.
Two NC cities were included among the safest vacation destinations. You'll find those below as well as the top 3 and one other notable place that I bet a lot of you have traveled to or are planning to travel to. Curious about the entire list? You can find that here.
1. Honolulu, HI
Maridav/Getty Images Royalty FreeIt's good to know that the island paradise of Hawaii, more specifically Honolulu is the safest vacation destination. While I've never been lucky enough to visit, I hope to one day.
2. Virginia Beach, VA
Kyle Little/.Getty Images Royalty FreeThe second safest destination- a beach not too far from the Carolinas. Virginia Beach is a touristy destination complete with a three-mile boardwalk full of whatever attractions you can imagine.
3. San Diego, CA
Patricia Elaine ThomasThird on the list is one of my favorite cities in the US- San Diego, CA. Though this southern California city isn't quite as warm as you may expect there is no shortage of fun things to do in the area.
6. New York, NY
Emily_M_WilsonWhile not in the top 3, I had to recognize NYC for making this list. A lot of people may not have thought this popular destination is one of the safest as well. And for such a bustling busy city that's great news. Also great news as I'm planning a trip in the coming months.
9. Charlotte, NC
Kruck20/Getty Images Royalty FreeWhile I personally wouldn't rank Charlotte near the top for tourist destinations it's nice to see the city recognized for safety. I guess there is a lot to see and do if you aren't from the Queen City, but for the rare unicorn who was born here, I can't see using vacation days to come here.
12. Raleigh, NC
SeanPavonePhoto/Getty Images Royalty FreeLastly, Raleigh came in at number 12 on this list. And yes, Raleigh is basically my second home. I visit often for sports and friends. So I'm very glad to see if recognized for safety as well.
