Even though most guests try to be respectful of the caravan, soft furnishings, carpets and upholstery still absorb and hold on to smells. This is generally a problem, but it is especially true of:
If the next guest walks into a caravan and smells dog, even if they are dog owners themselves, it affects the perception of how clean the caravan or lodge is. Potentially, that means complaints, costly changeovers, re-cleans, and bad reviews.
The good news? You can manage odours consistently and easily using the Ozofresh PlugIn as part of your changeover and cleaning process. It needs no special training, no refills and is therefore a cost effective, more efficient solution to chemical sprays and perfumes.
Here is a quick guide to using this little miracle.
Step 1: Remove the Source First
During changeover cleaning:
Odour control works best once the physical contamination is removed. However, there is really no need to do any extra work. The teams in holiday parks are amazing at their job so, unless there is a soiling issue, a regular clean is usually enough.
Step 2: Plug In Before You Finish the Clean
Once surfaces are cleaned:
It requires no refills, sprays or fragrance cartridges and you can safely leave it to run when the caravan is occupied or being cleaned.
Step 3: Leave It Running Between Guest Stays
The key to controlling dog odours in the long term is prevention, not reaction.
Because caravans are enclosed spaces, the PlugIn works efficiently to neutralise background odours before they build up. Many parks are using them as standard practice between occupations.
Step 4: Use It as Standard in Pet-Friendly Units
For parks that allow dogs in specific caravans:
Step 5: Escalate When Needed
If you encounter:
You may require a deeper treatment first (such as a professional ozone destruct cycle using Eclipse Pro or Eclipse Pro Max), followed by the PlugIn for ongoing maintenance.
Well, it comes down to three things:
Guests equate smell with cleanliness. If they smell dog immediately, even in a pet-friendly caravan, confidence drops. You then need to either move the guest or do a further (often unnecessary) clean.
Odour complaints are disproportionately damaging in reviews. Take a look for odour complaints on TripAdvisor and you will see just how damaging an unfair complaint about odours can be.
The PlugIn reduces the need for heavy fragrance sprays that only mask smells temporarily. It works silently in the background, no perfume, no overpowering scent, just neutralised air. The team can move on while to does the work of clearing the odour.
Does it have a Simple Standard Operating Procedure?
Yes, it really couldn’t be easier to use. For pet-friendly caravans:
Simple as that! No chemicals, no refills, just a room filled with clean, fresh air when you return.
By using the Ozofresh Plugin, holiday parks that allow dogs in caravans, you can maintain fresh, neutral-smelling accommodation. Clean air and a warm welcome will be all your guests will get on arrival, not the smell of last week's doggy visitor.
If you work in a holiday park, you will know the importance of quality control across pet-friendly units. Give us, or your Ozofresh distributor, a call and we can advise on the number of PlugIns required and also help you build it into your cleaning protocol.
Sometimes, a caravan has a major issue with odours. The PlugIn is designed to work with background odours, but if the smell is overpowering, or will not go away, you will need to deep clean and then ‘shock treat’ the area first with one of our high-power Eclipse Pro or Eclipse Pro Max machines. You probably already have one of these on site, but if not, please call for details.
