Airbnb Guest ‘Astonished’ At Guest Guidance to Clean Up Blood, Other Liquids

A couple that had planned a weekend getaway in Rome was shocked to find the Airbnb they booked included instructions on cleaning up blood after checking in.

Mia Clark booked an Airbnb with her husband Ralph in Rome’s Trastevere neighborhood for their trip. McManus said the couple travel often and are used to odd rules, but this spot surprised them.

The Airbnb the couple had booked was the host's actual home rather than a rental, which Clark said was not a problem and was actually "preferable,", as reported by The Independent.

“Another rule included very specific cleaning instructions 'in the event of blood loss,'” Clark told the outlet. “I can only wonder what kinds of guests had stayed at the apartment before us.”

The rule read, "In the event of blood loss, it is the guest's obligation to immediately stain the blood stain with soap and water, then immediately notify the host to perform a disease prevention wash."

While a rule specifically about blood may have scared off other visitors, Clark said that the most surprising part was the rules about cooking. Guests were not allowed to use “garlic, curry, and other spices because the lingering smell remains for days.”

“Of course, we always try to respect the rules of someone else’s house, but surely it’s going a step too far to tell guests what they can and can’t cook? Especially if you’re renting out an apartment with a full working kitchen?” Clark asked The Independent.

The unique rules did not ruin the couple’s trip, though, as Clark said she found it “very funny” and would consider booking the apartment for another trip.

However, she told the outlet the rules "might have been a pain" if they had planned a longer trip.

In a statement to The Independent, Airbnb said: “We make it easy for hosts to share their rules so guests know what to expect, and any special requirements and local customs can be included as additional rules. We hope there were no cooking injuries on this Italian adventure and trust the guests took up a host's recommendation for a fantastic local restaurant.”