Conquering back-of-house chaos: Storage hacks for property managers
A 2018 study* found that disorganization costs businesses an average of $431 per employee per year, linked to wasted time searching for lost items, reduced productivity due to clutter, and mistakes caused by disorganization.
Property managers know the struggle of keeping rentals stocked with essential amenities, and optimizing back of house storage spaces is just as vital for operations teams’ success. Supplies get misplaced, amenities orders arrive and need organizing during peak seasons, and suddenly you're faced with a storage space that resembles a post-hurricane beach shack. Here are some pro tips to go from amenity chaos to amenity bliss.
Consider how organizing products works best for your team:
Think like a cleaner: Categorize supplies by cleaning tasks to tackle. Group all bathroom essentials together, cleaning products, and laundry supplies in individually labeled bins.
Organize by turn days: Pre-stack your sojo kits for upcoming installations based on guest count and property size. That way you’re always prepared for last-minute arrivals or extended-stays without the scramble.
Color coordinate: Use sojo’s handy color-coded labels as visual cues for optimal storage organization. Dedicate specific shelves or bins to each color group to save time and make grabbing the right supplies a breeze.
By implementing basic organizational strategies in back-of-house storage areas, property managers will see significant improvements in efficiency and productivity.
Less time spent searching for supplies: A well-organized storage room lets property managers and cleaning crews find the supplies they need when they need them, with no wasted time. (This is can especially make an impact for managers who oversee many rentals).
Improved inventory control: Organized storage makes it easier to track inventory levels and get ahead of last-minute restocks, which can lead to delays in cleaning and guest dissatisfaction.
Streamlined communication: Clear labeling and designated storage areas can improve communication between property managers, housekeeping, and other staff.
Minimize errors: When supplies are clearly labelled and easily accessible, there's a lower chance of grabbing the wrong item, forgetting something important, or forgetting to restock essential supplies.
Listening to experiences shared by industry leaders and clients, we understand how important staying organized can be when it comes to back-of-house operations. Clutter can increase stress and decrease decision-making ability. This can especially be felt in the fast-paced world of property management, where quick decision-making and organization are essential.
Whether grouping your products by category, installation date, or color coordination, an optimized storage space can make an impact on back-of-house organization and sanity. Struggling to keep amenities and supplies organized and restocked?
See how sojo can help!
*2018 study by National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO)
sojo is an Amenity Automation Platform for Vacation Rentals. With more than 20k properties on our integrated platform, we’re able to support property managers and their staff to keep turn days automated and the products a welcome surprise to their guests.
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