@Susan327, I know what you are saying, however, with as much as we hosts make, is $10/hr more than you pay REALLY that much more to pay to clean the flat that is "a small granny flat." where you do most of the "icky" work? Why not let HER do the icky work and pay for it?
Just wondering... In places like CA we have min wages of $12/hr in many places, and Seattle (I believe) has $15/hr. Living wage is not about getting the employee that everyone can get - at the lowest amount. It's more about getting a great employee and paying them what they are worth. In my estimation, my cleaner is worth $25+. I don't have to do the grimy work that she's willing to do ... and in return? I pay her enough to live in the areas that she cleans. Heck, rent in Santa Rosa (where I am) runs from $1500 (one bedroom) to $3000 (house or 2-3 bedroom)!
I suppose that is the purpose. No offense meant, btw. Just trying to put things in perspective.