Goodbye Chore Lists: Airbnb Restricts Host Cleaning Requests

Airbnb is introducing clearer guidelines on what hosts can reasonably ask guests to do before checking out, addressing one of the most common frustrations among travelers using the platform. Under the updated policy , hosts may still make certain checkout requests, but these must be fair, practical, and not place an undue burden on guests. The company has clarified that any checkout tasks assigned to guests should be limited to simple and reasonable actions.