Let’s talk safety for Airbnb, hotels, and general holiday rentals. You can certainly make an effort to select units that list safety features but that can be difficult. Here’s how to look over your rental and to understand the safety, risks, and strengths of your unit. Waiting to make an escape plan until it’s night time and your rental is full of smoke is a very bad idea and may prevent you from safely exiting.
Are there Good Travel Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors?
While I provide some options of detectors to take on your travels, I need to make it clear how important it is to understand the proper use of detectors.
More information is needed than the following but it’s at least something. Smoke detectors need to be mounted or placed high as smoke rises, while carbon monoxide detectors need to be place low as it sinks.
Placement location is therefor important. A combined unit is better than nothing but not ideal as it cannot be situated high and low in a room at the same time.
While one detector may ideally not be enough, it is likely better than nothing and okay in a small rental.
Travel Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors
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Compact carbon monoxide detector: https://amzn.to/38jPieO
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For units that have a removable battery, it’s probably best to do to remove it as you do not want it sounding while in your suitcase. A compact emergency kit and first aid kit can also be brought from home. Just make sure you check any airplane-carry-on-banned items in your checked-in luggage.
What are your top tips for safer vacation travel?
Are there some good habits you can share for safer vacations stays? Things you bring with you? Things you look for beforehand and once you get there?
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