Airbnb to stop hosts asking guests to wash dishes and remove rubbish
Paying a cleaning fee and still being expected to scrub, wash and take out the rubbish? Airbnb is cracking down on unreasonable checkout demands, warning hosts that repeated violations could lead to penalties, reduced listing visibility or further action.
By Xolile MtembuSouth Africa
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Holidaymakers fed up with stripping beds, washing dishes and hauling rubbish out of their Airbnb accommodation may finally get relief.
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- 20 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 23, 2026
- Byline
- Xolile Mtembu
- Source
- IOL