Do I need to clean the apartment before leaving?
pu-LI-re — three syllables, stress on the second.
Ask the host about check-out cleaning expectations. Requirements vary widely between Italian Airbnbs.
'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.
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
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.