The kitchen sparkles, the counters shine, and the fridge smells fresh. Guests in Destin wake up ready for their first vacation morning—only to open the coffee maker and find old grounds, stains, or worse: mold in the water reservoir. In an instant, trust is gone.
The silent reputation killer
Coffee makers are small, but they matter more than most hosts realize. Guests don’t just want caffeine; they want reassurance that what they’re drinking is safe. A dirty machine feels unhygienic, even dangerous. One bad impression in the morning follows them all day—and straight into their review.
What guests really see
- Stale coffee grounds left from the last stay.
- Brown stains on the filter basket.
- Hard water deposits in the reservoir.
- A greasy film on the warming plate.
Even spotless kitchens lose credibility when the coffee maker tells another story.
Why it gets overlooked
During quick turnovers, cleaners often focus on big surfaces: floors, bathrooms, beds. The coffee maker, tucked in a corner, gets ignored. Owners assume it’s “clean enough,” but guests use it daily—and it shows every flaw.
The guest reaction chain
- Guest finds dirty coffee maker.
- They question the cleanliness of cups and dishes.
- Trust in the entire property drops.
- Review mentions “dirty appliances” instead of “beautiful kitchen.”
How to save your reviews
- Empty and rinse after every checkout. Never leave grounds behind.
- Deep clean weekly. Run a vinegar cycle to descale.
- Wipe exterior. Fingerprints and stains ruin the look.
- Inspect like a guest. Open every lid, check every corner.
Pro insight from Sharky
At Sharky, we call the coffee maker a “truth test.” If it’s clean, guests assume the rest of the home is too. If it’s dirty, they assume the opposite. That’s why we never skip it.
Closing thought
In Destin, mornings set the tone for the day. A dirty coffee maker doesn’t just ruin breakfast—it ruins trust, ratings, and reputation. Keep it spotless, and you’ll brew more than coffee: you’ll brew loyalty.
— Andrey Zhilin, Cleaning Expert at Sharky
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