Putting Angela's $500 Charge in Perspective: A Cleaning Fee Analysis

Looking at current market rates for Airbnb cleaning services:

• 3bed/2bath (1,400 sq ft): $175 with supplies included
• Standard 1bed/1bath (1,000 sq ft): $100-120 all-inclusive
• Large luxury properties (10 bed/3.5 bath): $450 including linens and hot tub

Angela's Property Context:

• Size: 1 bed/1 bath condo in Old Town Scottsdale
• Original cleaning fee charged: $150
• Additional demand: $500 after positive inspection
• Total attempted charges: $650 for a single bedroom condo

Market Analysis:

1. Initial $150 cleaning fee was already at premium rate for property size
2. Additional $500 charge equals 3.3x standard cleaning cost
3. Combined $650 exceeds cleaning costs for properties 5x the size
4. Total attempted charge higher than full-service cleaning for 10-bedroom luxury properties

The Reality:

• Documented video shows property was "cleaner than expected"
• Only items remaining: 4 properly bagged trash bags
• Host's own verbal confirmation of excellent condition
• Market rate cleaning fee was already paid in advance ($150)
• Additional charge appears purely retaliatory, not service-based

This comparison clearly shows:

1. Original cleaning fee was market appropriate
2. Additional $500 charge has no basis in actual cleaning costs
3. Total attempted charges grossly exceed industry standards
4. Pattern suggests exploitation rather than legitimate service charges

For reference: A full deep-clean of a similar-sized property with additional services (including supplies, linens, and thorough cleaning) typically ranges from $120-175, making the $500 additional charge particularly egregious.