Travelers’ choices of hotel selection may vary, based on the purpose of the trip, price, comfort, and cleanliness. A lot of people aren’t clean freak, but there is a risk we face when we check into hotels with poor cleaning standards; even the luxurious ones! Let’s be honest, you pay for it; therefore, no one should expect to be greeted by dusty furniture and stained glass or bedding. After numerous TV shows and online videos exposing the shocking truth about hotels’ hygiene; guests including myself are now paying more attention.
Hotels around the world have determined to keep their rooms, communal areas, and bathrooms clean, provide clean bedding and much more. Don’t get too excited!!! Sometimes, it is just a cover-up.
I used to believe that everything was perfect until I watched ” What’s hiding in your hotel room and Hidden Truth Behind Hotel Drinking Glasses“. After watching these videos yourself, you will realize why it is important to check everything once you walk into your room.
What to check:
1) Bed Bugs
These minuscule insects feed on human blood, and you can confirm that your bed is infested by checking the side of the mattress for dried blood speckles or tiny brown spots. You should not be worried about how you will spend the night, so just call management to switch your room or get a refund to go elsewhere. In addition, if there are no signs of bed bug but notice that the bedspreads are not clean; you can request a new one or always bring your own.
2) Bathroom Surfaces
After someone done cleaning the tub or toilet bowl, he/she probably just clean the sink where you wash your face or do mouth care. I am not trying to scare you by any chance but, having sanitizing wipes to wipe down the surfaces is a great idea. Also, make sure that you wash your hands and put on some gloves.
3) Most used items in the room
Tv remote, door handles, telephone, light switches, blow dryer and even the in-room menu can be very dirty because everyone touches them. Take your Clorox wipe and clean them before using.
I know this sounds a lot because if I am paying for a hotel room, it should be readily available; however, I am just here to tell you that not everyone cares. Just take the extra step and wipe everything.
Yes!! So important. I do the same and then check the bathrooms. You just never know!
I totally agree with you because I always check the room properly. I paid for it and I must enjoy it not endure it.
I’d be so mad if I found bedbug in my hotel room. I never had a second thought about these things, now I’m in the lookout. Thanks for sharing and I’ll be watching those videos. Hope they aren’t creepy???
Theh are very tiny and makes me uneasy even seeing the brown spots on the mattress
I never checked my hotel room before like this. I never book a hotel that doesn’t have at least 8 as a rating on Booking.com, and these tend to be spotless. I am also a Hilton member so if there is one available, I will always go for it. Their standards of cleaning are very high.
Some brand hotels are on their game, others however even with their best review are still not cleaning their room properly
This is great advice !
I usually check if the room is clean. I’ve read so much about hotel rooms not being properly cleaned.
A great reminder! I don’t stay in hotels often but I always check the bathroom first when I do!
This is all so important. I mean its definitely better to be safe than sorry. Especially when you’re paying for it!
Always the corners and (this is weird) the USB dock – if those are dusty and dirty, I know there’s a problem but if the hotel has taken the time to clean those little nooks I’m all good for the rest of it.
Good to know.
I always carry Lysol wipes when traveling. It just gives me a piece of mind.
Great tips. I usually check for bed bugs and then I check the bathroom to make sure it’s clean. If I can, I’d pick staying with a friend of family member over a hotel – too many bad experiences.
I check the bed sheets first then the rest room, lol. great tips thankyou for sharing
Fab tips! Luckily I have only had good experiences when staying at hotels, but there is always that chance that the hotel could be a little sloppy in terms of hygiene and good sanitisation!
Uuuh now I don’t wanna stay in a hotel anytime soon! Many years ago I went to Bali with a friend and her bed (not mine!! although in the same room) had bed bugs. She got bit so bad and ever since I am terrified of getting them!
Such a great topic to be discussed haha. whenever I checked me to my hotel room, the first thing I checked was the comfort room 🙂 As long as it as clean I don’t care about the other stuff haha
Couldn’t agree with you more! I check the bed first, then the bathroom, and the TV next. 😉
I have to be honest, I do a general survey, but I don’t go lifting the beds and doing a deep inspection. I’m a very mental person so I try to go by what I don’t see won’t hurt me. My husband, on the other hand, checks EVERYTHING! He is terrified of bringing home bedbugs.