ACTION REQUIRED Airbnb Forces Their Cleaning Policy On Hosts

Sean RakidzichOct 16, 20206m 39s7.1K viewsScore 75
Regulations & Compliance
intermediate
Airbnb cleaning policy
host compliance
sanitization protocol
short-term rental operations
cleaning supplies
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Summary

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Airbnb is implementing a mandatory five-step cleaning and sanitizing protocol for hosts, effective November 20th, requiring specific supplies and procedures. This video explains the new policy, highlights potential costs, and offers ways to save money on necessary cleaning products.

Key insights

  • Airbnb's requirement for hosts to follow specific cleaning protocols may challenge their legal argument of being solely a technology platform, potentially creating future legal issues.

Mistakes to avoid

  • Hosts may overpay for cleaning supplies by purchasing directly through Airbnb's partnership with Lysol, as these prices are not discounted and may be higher than alternative options.

Tools & resources

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