Anyone had problems with perfume scent in Disney hotel rooms

[mamabunny]

NOTE:
We usually do not go further into explanations, as many-many people might claim they need a certain level of cleaning (each has a specific name).
This would be a huge added cost in labor and materials to the resort.

Sadly, I think we are all aware that some Guests often request - and expect - Disney and it's CMs to give them everything they want, and a cookie. Those hyper-self-entitled types are often easily identified by their loud and repeated use of the phrase "I paid XXXX dollars for this vacation..." or some variant thereof while demanding that all of their requests be met.

I do wish that Disney would be a bit more forthcoming about what the standard procedure is for requesting an "allergy cleaning" (or a low-level VIP cleaning?) so that those of us who truly need an allergy-free environment could benefit. I would also like to see them be a bit more transparent about exactly what that kind of cleaning does, so that an allergic person could decide if that was sufficient for their needs, or if they would need to seek additional accommodation, or create alternate plans.

But thank you again for the clarification @TheRustyScupper !

 

[cottontail]

The VIP Cleaning includes a deodorizer which does have a "mild" odor.

Thanks that might be the odor. Any slight odor will set her off to a cycle of terrible migraines. We have been to port orleans 8 previous times but did not ask for the vip cleaning and had a room with no odor. This time I had read about this cleaning and thought it might benefit her. I mentioned no fragrance anywhere or chemicals. I will not ask for that again, also I like the idea of the portable hepa filters in fact I might get one for her bedroom at home. We should have asked to move at the beginning but we had hoped the smell would go away, plus we were all tired from driving 20 hours over two days.

 

[cottontail]

Amaircare Roomaid

Starwind do you think the amaircare would have taken the perfume smell out of the room, also is it noisy?

 

[maxiesmom]

I do wish that Disney would be a bit more forthcoming about what the standard procedure is for requesting an "allergy cleaning" (or a low-level VIP cleaning?) so that those of us who truly need an allergy-free environment could benefit. I would also like to see them be a bit more transparent about exactly what that kind of cleaning does, so that an allergic person could decide if that was sufficient for their needs, or if they would need to seek additional accommodation, or create alternate plans.

@TheRustyScupper !

It sounds kind of similar to getting a DAS pass. You need to be able to explain what your needs are, and then Disney will meet them. Unfortunately we all know if Disney had a list saying Cleaning A gets x, Cleaning B gets xx, Cleaning C gets xxx all of a sudden a multitude of guests would demand Cleaning C.

 

[DisneyOma]

I mentioned no fragrance anywhere or chemicals.

It's impossible to clean without chemicals - even air is a mixture of chemicals. Stating no chemicals really doesn't let them know what is needed. No added fragrance, no dyes, no cleaning products with added scent - that is something that can be done.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

It sounds kind of similar to getting a DAS pass. You need to be able to explain what your needs are, and then Disney will meet them. Unfortunately we all know if Disney had a list saying Cleaning A gets x, Cleaning B gets xx, Cleaning C gets xxx all of a sudden a multitude of guests would demand Cleaning C.

It is called greedy human nature, and, it is contagious.

 

[Starwind]

Amaircare Roomaid

Starwind do you think the amaircare would have taken the perfume smell out of the room, also is it noisy?

IME it would have helped, and the longer it was running the more it would have helped. If it was something they sprayed onto the surfaces though, there is only so much it can do since it is filtering the air and things stuck on a surface will still be there.

Note: there is an option to add a VOC activated carbon filter to the Roomaid, which would help even more with odours ("Third stage VOC filter available as a canister upgrade."). I do not have one on mine, just the normal VOC "blanket" but am considering one for traveling.

It has two speeds. The high speed filters more air per minute, but is noisier. dBA @ 6’: 40 to 47.

Size-wise for me it is a compromise between "proper" size for a room (so there are enough air exchanges per hour) and something portable enough I can fly with it. This met that compromise. It is undersized for a hotel room, but it is portable and the bigger sizes are too big if you are flying. If I was driving I would consider a larger size since size/space wouldn't be an issue.

I have one in my bedroom that is on 24/7. I keep it on the low setting most of the time, including when I am sleeping. It is quieter than a lot of fans, but there is a distinct constant noise from it, since it has a motor that is moving the air... I got used to it pretty quickly. For reference it is a LOT quieter than the old Honeywell I had in my room many years ago.

My laptop fan with the laptop sitting in right front of me as I type this is probably about as loud as the Amaircare on low sitting 6 feet away on a small table.

Some videos that may be informative; I am not in any way endorsing the retailer who made the video, only that the content gives you a good look at the machine.

The black one on the left "basic Roomaid" is the Roomaid I have (only mine is white).

(this is good for showing all the parts and relative size, including the optional VOC filter)

I am pretty sure this is it running on "high":

A suggestion: consider buying it from somewhere like Home Depot (they sell them via their website; errr and at least today the white one is about $9 cheaper than the black one, no idea why; they sell the annual plus kit with prefilter and VOC canister; other retailers of course are also an option; I am just pointing them out because for returns they are usually convenient to people; I got mine via Lowe's Canada) that has a decent return policy -- if you plug it in and it is just too loud, return it.

SW

 

[stitchlovestink]

I received a room once where upon entering the room it was VERY evident that the room had not been vacuumed before being returned to inventory. I spoke with management as I found unsafe items in clear visibility on the floor. They came into the room to observe specifically what I was seeing.
All I asked was that the room be vacuumed (thoroughly!) before I returned. I was going to be out of the room for several hours. The mgr said not only would the roombe vacuumed but the carpet would be shampooed as well. I stated that was not necessary but he insisted. When I returned later that night, the carpet clearly had been shampooed and there was a lingering scent from that. I suffer terrible migraines (some scents can trigger them, but usually heavy perfumy scents) and this didn't bother me at all. It actually smelled pleasant and "clean" IMO.

 

[toodycat]

We had a room at the Fairmont in Seattle that reeked of scent. It turned out that it was a smoking room that they were trying to de-smoke because we had asked for a non-smoking room. For my husband's allergies, a scent is a scent, so we wound up having to change hotels. Perhaps Disney uses a similar product when people smoke or do other smelly things in their rooms?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I have bad allergies and have not had the bad luck of getting a Disney room that made me ill. The only thing that it could be, if the odor was stronger after cleaning is whatever they use to clean the bathroom area. But again, I use nothing scented at home and nothing at Disney has ever smelled strong to me. Maybe housekeeping had perfume or something on?

I'm allergic to just about all perfumes and most colognes sometimes cleaners with too strong of a floral scent. Scented lotion is fine and scented plug-ins are fine for me too (they should be as they are all over my house lol).

Even with my allergy medication I wouldn't be able to stay in that room if there was a strong perfume smell. I may not get a migrane but I would get a headache that can't be relieved with advil or whatno and normal allergy symptoms would arise.

Personally I think it's a neat idea to be able to bring a scent from home so you attached that scent with Disney (plug in scents is what I would do)..but in the interest of others I wouldn't do it.

ETA: I like the idea of a portable air purifier some of you have mentioned..you learn something new everyday

 

[Doxycycline]

Went to Disney World for a week with my partner this past May and stayed at the Polynesian Resort. I was very excited about this since it was the resort where my family stayed every year for our vacations. I was also eager to share this experience with my partner, who is new to going to Disney World since I convinced him to go on a trip in June 2015.

Anyway, my partner is very sensitive to fragrances; they give him a horrible headache and are overall just very irritating to him. On our first trip, we stayed at the Wilderness Lodge, and had no problems whatsoever. However, on this last trip, the Polynesian's signature smell in the lobby was too much for him--overly floral scents are extremely triggering. We thought the rooms would be free of this smell, but after settling in, there it was.

One of the housekeeping managers told us that they do spray a scent in all the rooms to maintain some ambience. This "ambience" made my partner absolutely miserable. To their credit, the managers seemed pretty sympathetic and arranged a cleaning which entailed using some type of filter/ozone emitter that required us to be out of the room for two hours. This worked a little bit the first night post-cleaning, but the progress was soon erased as soon as housekeeping returned and continued to use the fragrance even though we requested otherwise.

It got to the point where we were keeping the balcony sliding door open when we would return to the room only to close it when the mosquitoes started coming. Eventually we had to leave "do not disturb" signs on the door for the rest of the trip and, with time, the smell went away. We unfortunately couldn't do anything inside the Great Ceremonial house either. (The Ohana dinner looked so good, too!)

This was very aggravating at first, but we stuck it out and it just gave us an excuse to spend more time in the parks. I was pretty disappointed because I know my does not view the Polynesian in the same light I do because of all this.

The Polynesian did end up comping us tickets to the Spirit of Aloha dinner show, which was one of our best experiences on the trip. They even gave us some money back. We very much appreciated that.

Planning on a trip in the middle of June--my partner is just as hooked as I am now despite this experience--so I might have to call to confirm if other resorts use very floral scents in their room. That, or we'll just stay at the Wilderness Lodge.