What to do if your Airbnb smells like smoke?

To get rid of the smoke smell in your vacation rental — without having to hire an expert — check out our top 5 steps below.
  1. Improve Airflow Through Entire Property. ...
  2. Scrub the Ceiling and Walls. ...
  3. Wash Carpets and Furniture. ...
  4. Clean Windows and Blinds. ...
  5. Wash Curtains and Other Fabrics.




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If a guest does smoke inside, make sure to document the evidence and charge them the smoking fee to cover the cost of cleaning and damages. You can also leave a negative review on the platform about the renter to warn other hosts about their negligence of the guidelines.

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You can message your Host directly from your inbox to let them know what's going on. Ask for a refund: If you need to request a refund because of the issue, there's a higher chance your Host will accept your request if you can agree on an amount first.

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Smoking: Guests should not smoke inside a listing unless they are allowed to do so by the Host. This includes the use of tobacco, cannabis, e-cigarettes, etc.

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natural odor-absorber. Try sprinkling liberal amounts of baking soda over furniture, floors, etc. Leave a few bowls of baking soda around the room for several days to help absorb the odors. on the market known as ozone generators that may help in reducing or even eliminating smoke odor from your house.

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Hosts don't need to charge for cleaning, and there are no Airbnb cleaning fee rules enforced. Many hosts do choose to charge a cleaning fee, as it keeps their rentals immaculate and encourages guests to leave a 5-star review.

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You also don't need to worry about cleaning floors, unless you've spilled something. Many hosts post “House Rules” setting cleaning expectations, and there's no need to go above and beyond. You're on vacation, after all — and a cleaning fee is often included in the cost of your reservation.

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Cleaning fees: Always refunded if you cancel before check-in. Airbnb service fees: Service fees are refunded if you cancel during the free cancellation period for your reservation.

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Depending on the nature of the violation, Airbnb may also take other actions, such as canceling an upcoming or active reservation, refunding a guest from a Host's payout, and/or requiring Hosts to provide proof that they have addressed issues before they can resume hosting.

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The short answer is yes. In case of guest complaints or unfortunate accidents, property owners can indeed get sued. This is why you need to know how to protect yourself from a potential lawsuit and assess if being sued is a real possibility.

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Airbnb doesn't allow for hidden cameras or any other types of concealed recording devices. It does allow hosts to install security cameras in or around the property – as long as they're not in private areas like bedrooms or bathrooms, and as long as they are properly disclosed.

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If Airbnb delists a host's property from Airbnb or cancels pre-existing rentals without a good faith basis to do so, the host may have claims and be able to recover compensation against Airbnb.

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