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Are guests supposed to clean?

Specifically good guests always, always clean up after themselves. This is not only how you get invited back, but how you take care of the hosts who are taking such good care of you.



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It's not uncommon for hosts to ask guests to take out the trash, run the dishwasher or start a load of laundry with the towels and sheets. There's no rule saying that Airbnbs can't do both — charge cleaning fees and require some light housekeeping.

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You shouldn't be responsible for washing anything in terms of sheets and towels, and the host won't expect you to. You should check the description of the Airbnb and ask the host if you are concerned, however.

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“We leave a treat at check-in,” says host Laura of Frederick, Maryland. “Sometimes it's local cheese, chocolate, or baked goods. Sometimes it's local beer or a bottle of wine.” She messages her guests about any dietary restrictions first: “Not everyone drinks or can eat cheese, so I ask. “

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Lonely Planet co-founder Tony Wheeler was one of the first to offer a rule for house guests: “The oldest line is still the best – guests and fish begin to smell after three days. Or, like fish, guests should go off after three days.” There you have it – Rule #1: Three days max, even for family.

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