Are you suppose to do dishes at Airbnb?

If the owner/host does not include that inside the house rules, it can not be demanded from the guest. In my case, I do not demand it from the guest, since I charge a cleaning fee. As a housekeeper we expect dishes to be done. Me and my wife own a cleaning company specializing in vacation rentals and Airbnb's.



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No, we do not offer food meals to our AirBnB guests or cook for them. However, we do provide a fully stocked kitchen with all the necessary cooking utensils and appliances so that they can prepare their own meals if they choose to.

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Cleaning Regulations and Guidelines for Airbnbs Whether you charge a separate cleaning fee or not, it's important to follow a few basic cleaning regulations and guidelines to ensure your guests stay comfortable and safe during their visit. Unlike a hotel room, Airbnbs are not usually cleaned daily.

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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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5 Things Good Guests Always Do
  • Arrive and leave on time.
  • Strip the bed and group dirty linens together.
  • Load and run the dishwasher before you go.
  • Empty the fridge and take out the trash.
  • Write a note to say thanks or leave a review.
  • Vacuum, mop, or deep-clean.
  • Hang out with your host.
  • Leave a tip.


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Treat your Host's home like your own Cleaning fees set by Hosts are only meant to cover the cost of standard cleaning between reservations (laundry, vacuuming, etc.). Litter: Guests should put their trash in designated trash receptacles and be mindful of excessive amounts of trash.

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Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices. It does allow hosts to install security cameras in or around the property – as long as they're not in private areas like bedrooms or bathrooms, and as long as they are properly disclosed.

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Most people allow themselves around 4 hours, which is a perfect amount of time to thoroughly clean the entire unit with special attention to guest “pain spots.” These are the highly frequented areas guests are most likely to notice spots or dirt, such as the linens, towels, floors, and bathroom.

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Document the issue and message your Host Message your Host: Your Host is your best point of contact to reach out to if the listing isn't clean at check-in. It's likely that they'll be able to help you fix the issue. You can message your Host directly from your inbox to let them know what's going on.

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Depending on the nature of the violation, Airbnb may also take other actions, such as canceling an upcoming or active reservation, refunding a guest from a Host's payout, and/or requiring Hosts to provide proof that they have addressed issues before they can resume hosting.

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Travelers piled on, too, sharing their own reasons for abandoning Airbnb: high prices, steep cleaning fees and a lack of service that stands in stark contrast to hotels.

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Fake listings Fake Airbnb listings happen when fraudulent hosts list properties that belong to someone else or don't exist. When they communicate with you, they'll try to convince you to do so outside of the Airbnb platform.

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If you want to go the extra mile, you can purchase small kitchen appliances for your Airbnb. This way, your guests will have everything they need to prepare simple meals. Some examples of small kitchen appliances include a toaster oven, electric kettle, microwave and/or hot plate.

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Extras guests appreciate:
  • Extra toilet paper, linens, and towels.
  • Basic toiletries like shampoo and conditioner.
  • Dish soap and cleaning supplies.
  • Dining basics like a coffee maker, cooking utensils, dishes, and silverware.
  • Wine glasses.
  • Basic cooking supplies like salt, pepper, and oil.
  • Coffee, tea.
  • Light breakfast or snacks.


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Cleaning fees help hosts get their rentals cleaned and ready before guests arrive for their stay. It also protects the host from absorbing the cost of cleaning up after guests depart. Although it's common to see the fee on listings, there are some things to consider to avoid scaring off potential guests.

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Cleaning rental properties requires a lot of movement, repetitive motion, and hard work. It's best to be in good shape and to stay in good shape, so take that into consideration before jumping in.

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Some general recommendations are one roll for every two nights for a single guest and one roll for every booked night for two guests. Based on this, if you have four guests at your rental, you can leave two rolls for every booked night.

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