First Impressions Matter
When guests arrive at your Boquete rental, they're expecting to be wowed by the views—the mist rolling over Volcán Barú, the lush gardens, the coffee fincas in the valley. But if your windows are covered in water spots and grime, that first impression falls flat.
Clean windows might seem like a small detail, but it's one that guests notice. And in the competitive Boquete rental market, details make the difference between a 4-star and 5-star review.
The Recommended Schedule
Based on our experience with dozens of vacation rentals in Boquete, here's what we recommend:
Minimum: Quarterly (Every 3 Months)
At bare minimum, schedule professional cleaning four times a year. This timing roughly aligns with:
Ideal: Monthly During Peak Season
If you have high occupancy during the November-April dry season, monthly cleanings ensure every guest sees sparkling windows. Many of our property manager clients use this schedule.
Between-Guest Touch-Ups
For quick turnovers, train your cleaning staff to wipe visible spots from inside windows. This takes 5-10 minutes and maintains the polished look between professional visits.
Special Considerations for Boquete
Elevation and Morning Mist
Higher-elevation properties (toward Volcancito or Alto Quiel) get more morning mist, which means more mineral deposits. Consider more frequent cleaning for these locations.
Surrounded by Greenery
Properties near trees and gardens accumulate more organic debris—pollen, leaf residue, and bird droppings. Screen cleaning is especially important here.
Glass-Heavy Designs
Many Boquete homes feature floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize views. More glass means more visible dirt and more cleaning surface area.
Cost-Benefit Analysis
Let's do some math. Say professional window cleaning costs $100 per visit for your rental. With quarterly cleaning ($400/year), that's about $1.10 per day.
Now consider: one negative review mentioning dirty windows could cost you bookings worth hundreds of dollars. And guests who love the views are more likely to leave glowing reviews and book again.
The ROI on clean windows is clear.
Our Property Manager Program
We offer special pricing and scheduling for property managers and hosts with multiple rentals:
Contact us to learn more about our Airbnb host program.