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PhrasesAt the AirbnbDevo pulire l'appartamento prima di partire?
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Devo pulire l'appartamento prima di partire?

Do I need to clean the apartment before leaving?

Pronunciation

pu-LI-re — three syllables, stress on the second.

When to use it

Ask the host about check-out cleaning expectations. Requirements vary widely between Italian Airbnbs.

What it means

'Devo pulire' = do I need to clean. 'Prima di partire' = before leaving ('prima di' + infinitive). Many Airbnb listings include a cleaning fee in the price, which covers a professional clean. Others ask guests to do basic tidying.

Variations

La tassa di pulizia è già inclusa?

Is the cleaning fee already included?

Check if you paid a separate cleaning fee — if so, basic tidying is usually sufficient

Devo fare la raccolta differenziata prima di andare?

Do I need to sort the recycling before leaving?

Recycling is often specifically mentioned in Italian house rules

Devo lavare le lenzuola?

Do I need to wash the sheets?

Rarely required when a cleaning fee is paid

Mini Dialogue

— Devo pulire l'appartamento prima di partire? — No, la tassa di pulizia copre tutto. Ti chiedo solo di togliere la spazzatura e lavare i piatti. — Certo, nessun problema. — E lascia le chiavi nella cassettina. A presto!

— Do I need to clean the apartment before leaving? — No, the cleaning fee covers everything. I only ask you to take out the rubbish and wash the dishes. — Of course, no problem. — And leave the keys in the lockbox. See you soon!

Cultural Note

Italian Airbnb cleaning fees have risen significantly since 2022. A reasonable cleaning fee covers professional cleaning of towels and sheets, floor mopping, and bathroom disinfection. Guests who leave the apartment in good basic condition — dishes done, rubbish out — make the host's job easier and tend to receive better reviews.