Should I wash dishes before leaving a serviced apartment?
I have been staying in a serviced apartment for 3 weeks and will leave soon. The service was once a week. They didn't wash dishes so far, I did myself.
I wonder if they expect me to wash dishes before leaving as well.
To be more clear, the apartment has 1 bedroom, 1 living room, 1 kitchen and 1 bathroom. Its price is a little bit higher than 3-star hotels. There is no reception, it looks like a regular apartment, so does the building.
By the way, there is a similar question on TSE, but it is for guest houses. Since I don't know if the same rules apply, I asked a new question.
Edit: I cleaned all dishes before leaving, so will not know what would be otherwise.
Best Answer
Of course it simply depends on the arrangement of that facility. But in general...
With most serviced apartments, there is a "departure cleaning fee". (Often this fee is quite high.)
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You should check if you will be paying one.
This is of course how they get the apartment spotless, for the next customer. So, when you entered the apartment, it would be no good if only the previous person cleaned-up! Naturally, the business cleaned the flat professionally for you before your arrival.
If you paid for a car wash, there would be little point in washing the car yourself; if you paid to have your hair cut, you wouldn't cut it first!
If you're paying a (often very high) "departure cleaning fee", then perhaps just tidy up.
Cleaning the dishes is no different from cleaning anything else in the flat. They have to completely rewash the dishes, so they are perfect for the next person, anyway. If you vacuum, clean the dishes, or clean the toilet, they have to do those things anyway.
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