Moldy dishes left behind at checkout can turn into a real problem for an Airbnb guest, not just an eyesore for whoever cleans next. Airbnb’s own guest rules call that kind of mess out directly, treating it as proof a stay crossed from normal wear into something a host can actually act on. The kitchen just got its own specific example on that list, and it’s a simple one.
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