Kathari
About Kathari
Built by a host
Made in California
Kathari was built after 12 years of running my short-term rental in Lake Tahoe. Managing cleaning jobs and maintaining consistent quality before each check-in is a core challenge of STR hosting.
Origin problem
Every checkout starts a race against the clock. Tight windows, back-to-back properties, and high guest expectations make even great cleaners miss things. When that happens, the host pays the price in complaints and reviews.
Key insight
A checklist helps, but it can still be rushed. Requiring photos for critical tasks changed the outcome. It forces a real verification moment and creates useful documentation for owners and cleaners.
Built for both sides
Owners get clarity without constant texting: scheduled jobs, reminders, photo proof, condition reports, and payment history in one workflow.
Cleaners are first-rate citizens in Kathari. They are a pillar of STR execution and guest experience, so we give them a beautiful, intuitive user experience that helps them do excellent work with confidence and consistency. The app is free for cleaners.
Naming story
Cleanliness should not be subjective. It should be a clear, measurable standard. We named the platform Kathari, from the Greek for clean and pure, because STR hosting depends on consistent execution. Kathari helps owners and cleaners align on that standard, so every guest arrives to a home that feels ready and well cared for.
Founder story
Kathari is built in California by a host with 12 years of firsthand cleaning-job experience and a software engineer with 15+ years in the industry, including years at Apple shipping polished product experiences at scale. The app's deep blue is inspired by Lake Tahoe.
Start a 30-day trial. No credit card required. Free for cleaners.