Hi @Suzanne313, I’m a bit on @Gordon0‘s side of the court of opinion here. I’ve had all sorts of bodily fluids found. Literally newborns and mother’s milk etc etc. Just keep your gloves on till everything is sorted .... Also consider: if not body fluids, was there rubbish / mess in unusual places, eg used band aids in the shower, can also be a downer. Are we talking cleanliness or hygiene?
You wouldn’t know if it was the booked guest, unless only one male... yes it’s nasty, but not the worst a guest can do. It might have been an oversight to not rinse it out.... but had they, would you have treated it with the caution it deserves?
I treat ALL linen as in need of thorough washing, because even if something looks clean, I don’t know if they might have something like impetigo (school sores) which is infectious!
They definitely do not deserve five stars, but consider the rest of their stay.
Look at the big picture: was everything else okay? Yes / no?
If they were friendly, respectful etc, then don’t condemn them. It’s a learning curve.
If they deserve four or five stars in all other areas, then give them. But if you are really appalled, then rate them low with only a three stars. If the bedding was BAD, or towels wrecked by hair dye or blood or “?” Then give them between a three and a one star. When asked to recommend them, click “NO”.
With your review, always. Over all areas of the star system. - except the omission....
Bouquets and compliments where needed, eg excellent communication, respectful of noise levels etc. A good host will read between the lines.
Alternatively state that as he is obviously new to independent Airbnb travel, I do like my home to left clean as found. I wish them well with their travels and their learning... “
We all make mistakes. Your biggest can be by responding emotionally. But for self preservation, always ensure good infection control measures for yourself when cleaning.
I hope this helps.
🙂
Cathie