The Best Safety Essentials To Include In Your Airbnb For Guests

Safety, Safety, Safety. Always think about guest safety first. Your guests are traveling long distances, way outside their comfort zone, looking to explore new opportunities and experiences, far away from their homes. It is essential that they feel safe and secure in their journey with the safety essentials in this post. When the guests have peace of mind, they will enjoy their stay and will come back again and again.

Just imagine if they are having a tough time sleeping at night, worrying about themselves, regretting their decision of booking your Airbnb. That would be horrible for your ratings. You can give your guests the assurance of safety by equipping your property with these following safety essentials.

First Aid Kit:

Of all the things you need, this is the most important we can think of. Any incidents with your guest’s health and wellbeing will reflect badly on you even if it is not your fault. You can’t always guarantee that the guests won’t mess up and hurt themselves, but if they do, you need to be prepared. Keep a stocked first aid kit ready to tend to any cuts, bruises, burns, fractures, aches, allergies or anything else. Fingers crossed your guests won’t have to use it, but if they have to, they will be extremely grateful that you provided one.
First Aid Only 299 Piece All-Purpose First Aid Kit: This one is Amazon’s choice and contains almost 300 essential first aid supplies. It is great for minor injuries. The case comes with plastic liners for well-organized placement of supplies. The set is also very affordable.

Smoke and CO alarm:

You need to make sure that there are smoke and carbon monoxide detection alarms in the kitchen and the bedrooms. While enjoying your vacation it is very easy to get lax about simple precautions. Food left in the oven for too long can be a fire hazard that can burn down your entire property. Consider getting a smoke and CO alarm for your guests and your property’s protection. 
First Alert BRK Hardwired Smoke and CO detector: This one comes with a battery backup – so it works even when there is no power. It has indicator lights and a loud and powerful siren that should wake up even the heaviest sleepers.

Fire Extinguisher:

During the year 2017 alone, $10.7 billion of property damage occurred in structural fires. Having a fire extinguisher in an easily reachable spot is a must-have today. You don’t need to get a large one like the ones in an office building. Have something small and handy that most people can use. Make sure you get one which is rechargeable, so you don’t have to spend a lot every time you have to replace a used or unused one.
First Alert Fire Extinguisher: This one is UL rated 5-B:C. It is US Coast Guard approved. It has a metal pull pin with a safety seal to prevent accidental tampering. It should be enough to give you peace of mind.

Smart locks:

In a new unknown area, you are always worried about intruders and other unruly people. Make sure the deadbolts to your property are secure and sturdy. If you are using a smart lock, check that only you and your guests have access. You can revoke access to guests who are supposed to leave at check out time.
August Smart Lock Pro: This smart lock is Amazon’s choice and most highly recommended. We talked about it in this article. This one is Alexa controlled. It has an app with lots of functionality to let you control access to your property. You can track activity at your door 24/7. It has door sense technology which lets you know the current status of the lock. Having this lock will make the Airbnb feel high tech and secure. The guests will be happy to know they can check the status of the locks from bed if they hear noises in the middle of the night.

Disaster Kit:

In the case of the worst possible scenario, you want to let the guests know that there is a backup for their wellbeing. Getting a disaster kit is especially important if you are in an earthquake or hurricane-prone region of the country. The most important items you need to include in the kit are food, first aid, communications, and basic survival gear. This may seem like overkill but also remember these have a 5-year shelf life. You can keep them with yourself and hand them out to the guests in case of an emergency.
Ready America Emergency Kit: This kit is good for 2 people for 3 days. It has food water and emergency blankets and lights. All of it comes in an easy-to-carry backpack. If you have some more money to spend, you can get one which includes a portable radio.

Precautions to take:

Make sure to look up a chart or article that explains fire alarm and fire extinguisher placement in your house. You don’t want to end up with a device that you can’t reach in case of an emergency.

It is a good idea to keep an easily accessible contact list for emergency services where the guests can reach it in case of an unforeseen accident. Make sure to let the guests know that the list exists and where it is kept. This is a very important step.

If you are catering to families, then make sure to childproof your house. Children tend to be hyperactive when they visit a new location and can hurt themselves in unfamiliar environments. Spend some time going over your home’s furniture and fixtures to make sure they are not sharp or hazardous.

Any items that may cause someone allergies should be avoided. Though they are expensive, consider keeping an Epipen in the first aid kit. This is a nice to have. Usually, if the guests are allergic, they will carry one on them. If not, it doesn’t hurt to have one and you can charge your guests later for their use.

Look at the shelf life/ battery life of the items mentioned above and regularly replace them. An expired first aid kit is of no use.

Love,
Scooch and Steve