https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-bans-making-guests-do-dishes-and-take-out-the-trashContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-bans-making-guests-do-dishes-and-take-out-the-trashhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/airbnb-bans-making-guests-do-dishes-and-take-out-the-trash#u153518Sun, 25 Oct 2026 09:26:22 +0000Airbnb announced a policy update that prohibits hosts from requiring guests to perform time-consuming or laborious checkout chores. Starting with bookings made on or after November 20, 2026, hosts can no longer ask guests to wash and put away dishes, take out the trash, strip beds, run the washing machine, or complete other tasks normally handled by cleaning staff. The short-term rental platform stated that unexpected cleaning duties can lower guest satisfaction and negatively affect review ratings. The change addresses a long-running source of friction between travelers and property owners.Wh