My Airbnb didn’t have a carbon monoxide detector, so I bought this portable one; Price dropped to $18 on Amazon

While we’re still in goal-setting mode for the new year, there’s one important thing we shouldn’t miss: making sure our home is as safe as possible. This means having carbon monoxide detectors on every floor, and they need to work! If you can’t remember the last time you replaced yours, it’s probably time to get a new one. My advice is? This highly rated Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector is portable enough to travel with. It’s also currently discounted on Amazon.

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Tens of thousands of Amazon customers swear by this little lifesaver.

$18 on Amazon

Why is it a good deal?

You can’t put a price on safety, but $18 is a very reasonable price for a product that can save lives. This isn’t the absolute lowest price we’ve seen on this model, but it’s close to the best price we’ve seen in the last year.

Why do I need this?

True story: Because I’m obsessed with security, I check every hotel room and Airbnb I stay in to see if they have a carbon monoxide detector. I was recently in an Airbnb that only had smoke detectors. So what did I do? I went out and bought the Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector.

It may seem a bit extreme, but I prefer to err on the side of caution. This portable model is quite compact so I plan to keep it in my bag right now in case. After all, the holiday is much more enjoyable with a little peace of mind!

At under a pound and 5 inches wide, Kidde is a smart travel companion but is also ideal for use at home. It requires two AA batteries (included) and can be wall-mounted or placed on a table or other flat surface. Press the test button (it’s loud) to make sure it works. The green light means it’s on, but the red light and beep mean you need to get out immediately.

This compact carbon monoxide detector comes with a 10-year limited manufacturer’s warranty, but you’ll want to make sure the batteries are working at all times. (Speaking of batteries, it will continue to work during power outages since it is not plugged in.)

What the critics say

More than 24,000 Amazon customers sleep better with the Kidde Carbon Monoxide Detector.

“This product probably saved my life and my family’s life,” said one relieved customer. “A few years ago I decided to replace what I had installed; two weeks later it started alarming near my boiler room at 4am. When a group of plumbers arrived, it became clear that there was a CO leak. My old boiler was not persistent, so it was not strong enough to set off my old alarm. The problem was progressive. “And I was told it could get worse, so early warning gave me the opportunity to address the problem before it got to a point where it could cause actual physical damage or possibly much worse.”

“We bought this to take to Cozumel,” said one savvy jet-setter. “It was very light and easy to pack. I highly recommend taking it with you when traveling abroad. I don’t think you can ever be this safe.”

“It’s a must-have!” one last fan shouted. “I love that you can either hang it on the wall or leave it on a different surface.” One of their notes? “I wish there was an add-on option.” (Note: I have this #1 best-selling plug-in model in my home, but it’s less travel-friendly.)

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Safety first: Pick up one of these mini carbon monoxide detectors for every floor in your home (and another for your travel bag) while they’re on sale.

$18 on Amazon

By the way, do you need a new smoke detector?

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There is no such thing as too many smoke detectors. At just $10 each, these battery-powered essentials should be a fixture in your home.

“Works well and is VERY sensitive to ANY type of smoke!” wrote one satisfied user. “I was frying and the sensor in my hallway downstairs from my kitchen went off, there wasn’t even smoke to be seen! And it was SUPER loud. But I like it! It only happened once but I still like that it’s very loud and works well”

$10 on Amazon

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The reviews quoted above reflect the latest versions at the time of publication.

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