GoKawiilAirbnb bans hosts from requiring guests to do cleaner-level chores
Airbnb told hosts in a Wednesday email that, starting with bookings made on or after November 20, they can no longer require guests to perform tasks typically done by professional cleaners, such as stripping beds, hauling trash offsite, or washing and putting away dishes. The company said hosts cannot sidestep the rule by listing such chores under the 'Requests' section, though a spokesperson said reasonable asks, like leaving dishes in the sink, remain allowed.
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The policy shift responds to years of guest complaints about paying cleaning fees while still being expected to do cleaning work themselves, suggesting Airbnb is trying to address a recurring source of customer frustration. Hosts' angry reactions online indicate the change could strain host relations and may prompt some to alter their listings or reconsider renting on the platform, though the long-term effect on host participation remains unclear.
- New Airbnb rule bars hosts from requiring cleaner-level chores from guests on bookings made from November 20 onward.
- Hosts cannot use listing 'Requests' sections to demand chores like stripping beds or taking out trash, though reasonable asks are still permitted.
- Many hosts are angry and threatening to limit amenities or leave the platform, while guests largely welcome the change.
Source: wired.com — Caroline Haskins, 2026-10-21
Published there as: “Airbnb Hosts Are Furious They Can No Longer Make Guests Do Their Chores”
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