Airbnb bans host-mandated deep-cleaning tasks for guests
Airbnb announced that its new policy, effective November 20, 2026, bans hosts from requiring guests to perform deep-cleaning tasks such as stripping beds or taking out trash, a move that prompted a petition and threats of a booking blackout from some hosts. Earlier reports said the rule would prohibit hosts from asking guests to do chores normally handled by professional cleaners and would require all house rules to be disclosed before booking.
The policy was also described as limiting requests to modest cleaning duties and applying to bookings made on or after the effective date. The change has drawn mixed reactions from hosts, with some criticizing the restriction.