Hotel staff share their experiences and tell you what to do in a hotel room and what to avoid – everything from hotel breakfasts to hygiene.
The first tip is never to use hotel crockery because you don’t know how well it’s been washed. Most likely, there is no dishwasher in the room, so even clean-looking glass glasses may be “non-sterile”. It is likely that previous guests simply rinsed them before leaving. And already what they poured there, only God knows.
A former hotel maid confirmed that the glasses weren’t cleaned properly. Moreover, there is a practice where the glasses are washed with the same sponge that is used to wash the bathroom.
Another thing that cannot be properly cleaned is the TV remote control. Usually, when cleaning a room, it is simply put in place. Have a clear plastic bag with you to put the remote in before using the TV and the problem will be solved.
If breakfast is not included in the rate, hot water from a coffee machine or coffee maker can be used to make instant porridge. Although, to be honest, these appliances are washed inside even less often than glasses.
The next tip is to avoid sitting on soft chairs in a hotel room – they hide a lot more bacteria and dirt than you notice at first glance. Even if they look clean, they may contain bed mites, viruses, and mold.
Unlike bed linen and towels, which are washed at high temperatures, upholstered furniture is difficult to clean regularly and properly. Housekeepers don’t have enough time to clean an entire room when changing guests, so a comfortable, trendy chair is often overlooked.
In general, there are millions of microbes on soft tissue surfaces. Now, if a stain has formed on the chair, then they will wipe it until it disappears, but other microbes that are not visible will remain. Do not test your body for strength, take a second towel from the bathroom and spread it on a chair before you sit on it.