465. Deepak Mehrota from California Design Den on the Bedding Mistakes Hosts Keep Making (and How to Fix Them)
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Airbnb Superhosts Annette Grant & Sarah Karakaian
4.9 • 589 Ratings
🗓️ 22 May 2025
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
This week, we’re diving deep into the world of sheets, stains, thread counts, and what your guests actually care about when it comes to the sleep experience. We’re joined by Deepak Mehrotra, founder of California Design Den, a luxury bedding brand trusted by thousands of short-term rental hosts—and the highest-rated cotton sheet brand on Amazon.
In this episode, Deepak pulls back the curtain on everything you never knew you needed to know about bedding. From the science behind thread count to how microfiber might be hurting your guest experience (and your skin), this is the ultimate STR bedding masterclass.
We cover:
– Why 400 thread count cotton is the sweet spot for hosts
– The difference between softness, smoothness, and weight (yes, there’s a difference)
– Why microfiber is basically plastic—and what that means for your guests
– The truth about poly/cotton blends and "hotel-grade" sheets
– The easiest way to reduce wrinkles and stains (hint: it’s your dryer settings)
– How often you really need to replace your sheets
– Why Deepak built a VIP program just for hosts—and how to get in
– What every host can learn from selling on marketplaces like Amazon
If you’ve ever wondered what sheets to buy, how long they last, or how to talk about linens in your listing description, this episode is packed with answers, clarity, and a few hot takes.
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| 0:32.6 | You're listening to the thanks for visiting podcast. We believe hosting with Heart is at the core of every |
| 0:38.6 | short-term rental with Annette's background in business operation. And Sarah's extensive |
| 0:43.4 | hospitality management and interior design experience, we have welcomed thousands of guests |
| 0:48.5 | from over 30 countries earning us over a million dollars and garnering us thousands of five-star reviews. |
| 0:55.7 | We love sharing creative ways for your listing to stand out, serve your guests, and be profitable. |
| 1:02.1 | Each episode, we will have knowledgeable guests who bring value to the short-term rental industry. |
| 1:06.6 | Or we will share our stories of our own experiences so you can implement actual improvements to your rentals. |
| 1:13.7 | Whether you're experienced new or nervous to start your own short-term rental, we promise you'll feel right at home. |
| 1:21.6 | Before we dive into the content, let's hear a word from our sponsor. |
| 1:31.0 | Deepak, welcome to the show. |
| 1:33.5 | Let's get into it. |
| 1:35.5 | How the heck did you get started with California Design Den? |
| 1:40.8 | Why betting? |
| 1:42.2 | Why sheets? |
| 1:43.8 | Hello, guys. Glad to be here here thank you very much yeah i wonder sometimes |
| 1:48.5 | as well how can i get into this um so to make the long story short i started into textiles because my |
| 1:57.2 | family was in it my family's based out of india That's where I was born. And then I moved to |
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