Did you know that there are certain items in a hotel room that are often overlooked when it comes to cleaning? You might want to think twice before using one of those things on your next vacation.

Upon initial inspection, hotel rooms may appear to be flawless. However, numerous items found in them can be teeming with germs and bacteria.

Remote controls, light switches, and chairs all fall into this category. Do you normally sit in hotel rooms on chairs? Some things in hotels aren’t always clean.

Think of a hotel room as a space that has welcomed many people for various durations. After a long trip, it’s only natural to want to unwind and find solace in the cozy embrace of a plush chair. Whether it’s catching up on your favorite TV show or firing up your trusty laptop, this is the perfect moment to kick back and let the stress melt away. However, it’s important to be cautious and avoid falling into this bad habit.

1. Chairs
Typically, chairs are constructed with fabric and the upholstery can be quite challenging to clean.

In hotel rooms, chairs often serve as convenient spots to place dirty clothes, shoes, and towels. Guests might come across bed bugs or bacteria on them.

Typically, cleaning and disinfecting upholstered chairs can be quite challenging. Unlike towels and sheets that can be easily washed at high temperatures, upholstered chairs can harbor a variety of potentially harmful germs.

In addition to the challenges of thorough cleaning, the time constraints faced by cleaning staff often result in chairs being overlooked when rearranging the room. Even though stains can be completely removed, the invisible germs still persist.

For optimal comfort, it’s a good idea to place a towel on the chair to create a barrier between you and the surface.

2. Carpets are also cleaned less often.
It’s important to always wear footwear, even if there are rugs or carpets.

3. Lamps, remote controls, and switches
It’s important to keep in mind that items like lamps, remote controls, and switches can easily accumulate bacteria since they are frequently touched by customers and may not receive regular cleaning. Here’s a helpful tip: Make sure to clean them with a disinfectant wipe or store them in a ziplock bag when not in use.

4. Most hotels also offer glasses to their guests.
If the glasses are from the bathroom, it’s advisable to clean them before the guest uses them. Flushing can potentially spread bacteria to nearby surfaces, so it’s important to take precautions. When you flush the toilet, bacteria can easily spread to various surfaces in the bathroom, including the walls, flush button, and even the glasses.

It is important to also consider the cleanliness of other plastic items that customers frequently come into contact with. Some of the items you’ll find are the electric kettle, hair dryer, light switches, and garden or balcony furniture. It’s important to remember to sanitize your hands after using them.