Molano Elevated Spaces | Premium STR Turnover Service

Premium Short-Term Rental Turnover Service

Every Guest Deserves
An Elevated Space

Molano Elevated Spaces brings hotel-quality preparation to your short-term rental property — so every guest walks into a home that feels fresh, welcoming, and intentionally ready.

More Than Clean.
Intentionally Prepared.

At Molano Elevated Spaces, we believe the environments people inhabit play a profound role in how they feel, rest, and experience daily life. This belief is at the heart of everything we do.

We do not simply clean properties between guest stays — we prepare them. Every surface, every detail, every room is approached with the same care and intention that a guest deserves when they arrive at a space they have chosen to call home, even briefly.

Our approach combines detailed cleaning standards, thoughtful property preparation, and reliable scheduling systems to ensure every turnover is handled with consistency and care.

Consistency

Hotel-quality standards, every single time.

Attention to Detail

We clean the places other services miss.

Reliability

Automated scheduling and a team you can count on.

Protecting Your Investment

Products and methods that preserve your furniture, finishes, and support the wellbeing of your guests. Routine maintenance checks at every visit help catch small issues before guests ever do.

"Every guest should walk into a home that feels fresh, welcoming, and fully prepared."

A Complete Preparation
Between Every Guest Stay

The Molano Reset is our signature service — a comprehensive, methodical preparation of your property that goes beyond standard cleaning to ensure the space feels truly guest-ready.

What Guests Feel
Before They See

Warm essential oil diffuser — the sensory reset

The first impression of a space is not just visual — it is sensory. The moment a guest opens the door, the air itself communicates whether a home has been thoughtfully prepared or simply cleaned. At Molano Elevated Spaces, every turnover ends with an intentional sensory and detail reset that guests feel before they ever look around.

We begin with a process to clear the energetic imprint of the previous stay — neutralizing the space so it feels genuinely fresh and new for the arriving guest. Research in environmental psychology confirms that our nervous system responds to the invisible qualities of a space: scent, air quality, and the subtle cues of care and order. We honor that science in every preparation.

The details matter. Toilet seats are sealed with a sanitation strip — a small but powerful signal to guests that the bathroom has been freshly and thoroughly prepared. Every surface is staged with intention. These are the touches that guests notice, remember, and mention in their reviews.

Each property receives a subtle, customized scent blend — carefully chosen to signal cleanliness and freshness while gently supporting the nervous system. The goal is not fragrance for its own sake, but a scent that says: this home was prepared for you. It is one of the details that separates a cleaned property from a truly elevated one.

"We clean the places other services miss."

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What Every Turnover Includes

General Areas & Common Spaces

  • Vacuum all floors including edges and corners
  • Mop all hard floors
  • Dust all surfaces, shelves, fixtures, and ceiling fan blades
  • Clean inside ceiling fan light covers where dust and debris collect
  • Wipe down baseboards
  • Wipe down light switches, door handles, and high-touch surfaces
  • Clean mirrors and all glass surfaces
  • Empty all trash and replace liners
  • Inventory monitoring of supplies
  • Stage living areas for guest arrival
  • Aromatherapy preparation of the home
  • Ring charging station setup (when requested)
  • Battery replacement in remotes & devices (when requested)

Kitchen

  • Clean and sanitize all countertops
  • Wipe down appliance exteriors and handles
  • Clean microwave interior and exterior
  • Clean refrigerator interior and exterior, including shelves
  • Clean oven interior and stovetop
  • Wash and put away all dishes
  • Spot clean cabinet fronts and knobs
  • Check and clean interior cabinet surfaces as needed
  • Clean and sanitize sink and faucet
  • Wipe down backsplash
  • Restock kitchen essentials as needed

Bathrooms

  • Scrub and sanitize toilet bowl, seat, lid, base, and behind toilet
  • Apply sanitation strip to toilet seat to signal freshly prepared
  • Clean sink, faucet, and vanity surfaces
  • Scrub shower walls, floor, and tub
  • Clean shower door or curtain
  • Clean and polish mirrors
  • Wipe down all fixtures and hardware
  • Replace towels and toiletries
  • Restock toilet paper and soap
  • Clear shower drain hair catcher
  • Property maintenance checks and services performed as needed

Bedrooms

  • Strip and remake all beds with fresh linens to hotel standard
  • Vacuum under beds and furniture
  • Vacuum sofa cushions and under sofa cushions
  • Pull out and clean under sofa bed if applicable
  • Dust nightstands, dressers, and all surfaces
  • Wipe down headboards and bed frames
  • Organize closets and drawers
  • Check and replace any burned-out bulbs
  • Stage bedrooms for guest comfort

Clean Spaces.
Healthy Guests.

The products used to clean a home are just as important as the cleaning itself. Conventional commercial cleaners often leave behind chemical residues that linger in the air, on surfaces, and in fabrics — affecting the indoor environment long after the cleaning crew has left.

At Molano Elevated Spaces, we exclusively use premium, non-toxic, eco-friendly cleaning products. Our vacuums are equipped with HEPA filters to capture fine particles, allergens, and dust — protecting indoor air quality for every guest who walks through the door.

This approach is grounded in environmental psychology and integrative health principles championed by Dr. Molano. Research consistently shows that the quality of a person's environment — including air quality, scent, and the absence of chemical stressors — directly influences their nervous system, their ability to rest, and the overall quality of their experience.

For property owners, this translates to a cleaner, healthier space for every guest — and long-term protection for your investment. Gentler products mean less chemical buildup in your pipes, on your surfaces, and in your fabrics, reducing wear over time and supporting the longevity of your property.

"The environment we create for guests is not just about appearances — it is about how they feel in their body the moment they walk in."

— Dr. Karen Molano

Non-Toxic Products

Safe for guests with sensitivities, children, and pets.

HEPA Filtration

Vacuums with HEPA filters capture allergens and fine particles.

Finishes Protected

Gentle formulas preserve your furniture and surfaces long-term.

Pipes & Plumbing Protected

Gentle, non-toxic formulas reduce chemical buildup in pipes and drains — fewer clogs, less damage, lower maintenance costs long-term.

"Protecting your investment — one turnover at a time."

Property Care &
Preventative Maintenance

In addition to preparing the home for each guest arrival, our team performs simple property care checks during each turnover to help identify small issues before they become larger problems. These preventative steps help protect the home and support a smooth guest experience.

Shower Drain Protection

We provide and maintain shower drain hair catchers (such as Drain Wig®) to capture hair before it enters the plumbing system. These are regularly cleared during turnovers to help maintain proper drainage and reduce the likelihood of clogs.

Preventative Toilet Maintenance

Toilets receive a natural hot water and soap flush approximately once per month to help maintain proper flow and reduce the likelihood of buildup.

Toilet Clog Assistance

If a toilet becomes clogged during a turnover, our team will perform basic unclogging using standard tools when the issue appears minor. More significant plumbing issues will be documented and reported to the property owner.

Garbage Disposal & Drain Monitoring

Garbage disposals are briefly tested after guest departure. Shower and sink drains are visually checked to help identify slow drainage early.

Appliance & Lighting Checks

Basic functionality of key kitchen appliances is checked following guest departure. Burned-out bulbs are noted and replaced when easily accessible.

Water Leak Check

Quick visual checks are performed under sinks and around toilets for signs of leaks or moisture between every guest stay.

Damage & Maintenance Reporting

Any visible damage, malfunctioning items, or maintenance concerns are documented and reported to the property manager or owner promptly.

Before & After Documentation

Photos and/or videos are taken before and after each turnover to document the property condition and provide a clear record for the property owner. Lost & found items are also documented and reported.

All maintenance observations are reported directly to you through your client portal after every visit. You stay informed without having to ask.

The Molano Difference

8 Years Property Management Experience

We have managed short-term, mid-term, and long-term rental properties ourselves. We understand what owners and guests need.

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Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed and insured for your peace of mind. Your property is protected every time we are on site.

Satisfaction Guarantee

If something is not right, we come back and make it right. No questions asked.

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Multiple Property Discount

Property owners who schedule service for more than one property qualify for a discounted rate. Contact us to discuss a custom package.

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Seamless Communication

All scheduling, updates, and communication handled through one easy portal. No back-and-forth, no confusion.

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Eco-Friendly Products

We use premium, non-toxic, eco-friendly products that are safe for guests, gentle on your finishes, and kind to the environment. Our vacuums are equipped with HEPA filters to capture fine particles, allergens, and dust — protecting indoor air quality for every guest.

Dr. Karen Molano

Dr. Karen Molano

Molano Elevated Spaces was founded by Dr. Karen Molano, a psychologist whose work has focused on supporting the well-being of children and families through an integrative approach that considers the brain, body, heart, and overall environment in which people live.

Through both her professional work and years of managing short-term, mid-term, and long-term rental properties, Dr. Molano observed a consistent gap in the hospitality experience: many homes were cleaned, yet few were truly prepared for how guests experience a space when they arrive.

Today, Molano Elevated Spaces operates as a family-run business, built on a shared commitment to caring for the spaces where people live, stay, and gather.

"Because the environments we create influence how people feel, rest, and experience the spaces they inhabit."

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Your Property?

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