Airbnb knows you’re mad about surprise cleaning fees and it has a plan to fix the problem

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In an effort to combat hidden fees, Airbnb will soon let users search for lodging by the total cost, before taxes, instead of the nightly rate that excludes extra charges like cleaning fees.

The change, announced on Monday, follows a chorus of complaints by users that Airbnb’s search results misrepresented the costs of rentals.