How to Get Rid of Hotel Room Smells

Your guests smell everything 👃

The moment your guests open the door to their hotel room, they notice the smell.

You may have invested in Egyptian cotton sheets, stylish décor, and premium toiletries, but one bad smell or bout airborne dust can ruin those all-important first impressions. The nose knows.

Odours linger. Dust settles. And the perception of cleanliness is at stake. 

Whether it’s the faint mustiness of an inadequately aired room, the stale remnants of a smoker’s stay, or invisible dust motes hanging in the air, your guests are unforgiving. They expect perfection.

The invisible threat in hotel rooms 🏨

Every room tells a story. And sometimes, it’s a story of neglect. In the UK, where damp climates invite musty smells and soft furnishings trap odours, even the most well-intentioned hotelier struggles to keep rooms smelling fresh.

Couple this with high guest turnover and the everyday battle with airborne dust and dirt, and you’ve got a recipe for dissatisfaction.

Guests notice the details. The faint tang of this morning's cleaning chemicals. The lingering trace of someone else’s takeaway. A whiff of something you thought was long gone. And it’s not just odours – visible specks of dust catching the sunlight can tarnish your reputation. And the more they've paid, the higher the standards.

A lesson from Yorkshire

Consider the cautionary tale of the Minster Garth Guest House in East Yorkshire. Once a charming lodging, it became infamous for uncleanliness. 

Guests reported rooms with foul odours, visible dirt, and an atmosphere that felt anything but welcoming. The owner faced legal action for misleading practices and was ordered to refund disenchanted guests. The press had a field day.

What went wrong? Neglect. the owner underestimated the power of perception – and the nose. The result? A tarnished reputation, financial penalties, and a guestbook filled with complaints instead of compliments.

Why it matters

Your guests don’t remember how hard your housekeeping team worked. They remember how the room smelled. They don’t see the hours spent vacuuming; they see the dust on the dresser. And in an era of TripAdvisor, Booking.com and social media, their impressions don’t just stay with them – they’re shared with the world.

Freshness isn’t a luxury; it’s the price of admission. Without it, even the most beautiful hotel room becomes forgettable – or worse, memorable for the wrong reasons.

Eliminate odours and airborne particles in hotel rooms with the Smell Away®

The Smell Away® Odour Neutraliser tackles odours at their source, unlike air fresheners that merely mask them.

It works on a molecular level, breaking down the particles responsible for bad smells and purifying the air. It's powerful, effective and built to last. Plus it run for less than half a penny per hour. 

Benefits for hotel owners and managers

Removes all kinds of smells from hotel rooms: The Smell Away® is extremely versatile as it utilises state-of-the-art carbon filtration technology to effectively eliminate a wide range of odours. It removes all kinds of odours, such as toilet/bodily smells, food smells, musty smells from clothes or damp, lingering perfume and body spray smells, and much more.  

Improves air quality by removing airborne dust, dirt, pathogens and volatile organic compounds: Besides getting rid of smells, the Smell Away® will remove airborne particles that negatively affect the air quality for your guests (and cleaning team). Especially useful for any guest with respiratory issues. 

Improves the chance of a 5-star review: Guest satisfaction is paramount in the hospitality industry, of course. Because the Smell Away® deodourises the room and improves the air quality, it greatly improves those all-important first impressions of the room for guests.  

Preserves the image of your hotel: Deodourising the room of smells enhances the perceptions of how clean your hotel is, and how seriously you look after guest. In turn, the Smell Away® contributes to the overall positive perception of your hotel.

Cost-effectively removes odours - less than half a penny per hour to run: Investing in a Smell Away® Odour Neutraliser is an investment in the long-term success of your hotel. Save on frequent cleaning and masking solutions by opting for a cost-effective device that delivers continuous, reliable odour management. Running on just 14 watts means that for the average UK household, it costs less than half a penny to run per hour!

Easy to use: Simply place Smell Away® away from a wall, close the windows and main door, and leave it to get to work. You can then clean the rest of the room and get the beds changed. Move the Smell Away® around the room every 15-30 minutes to neutralise all smells as quickly as possible. 

We're so confident you'll be satisfied with your Smell Away® that you can return it within 30 days of purchase, even if you've used it, for any reason.

Don't let smells and odours compromise the excellence of your hotel. Choose the Smell Away® Odour Neutraliser and provide your guests with an unforgettable stay in rooms that exude freshness. Invest in the well-being of your guests and the reputation of your hotel.

Give the Smell Away® Odour Neutraliser & Dust Remover a try - you won't be disappointed.