The surfaces and amenities of these areas could use some extra attention.
Hotel cleaning staffs are there to ensure that your stay is comfortable and clean, but they may miss some things. You might consider doing some cleaning yourself when you arrive at the hotel if you are a germaphobe, or if you are staying in an inexpensive hotel. Which areas are the most in need of cleaning?
Wipe surfaces that are most touched
When you are traveling, keep a package of disinfectant wipes in your luggage. Use them to clean surfaces that you use frequently. A Redditor stated that they always clean these surfaces immediately after arriving in their room.
- The TV remote
- Nightstands
- Door handles
- Light Switches
- The toilet handle
- Phone
- The handle of the fridge
Take your time to look at anything that could be high-touch for you. The knobs of your dresser or the handle on the hair dryer, for instance, might need a quick wipe.
Head to the kitchen
There are usually coffee makers and cups in hotel rooms. Often, these cups and machines are disposable. However, the pots themselves could benefit from a thorough cleaning. Before using the coffee maker, run it through a cleaning process. If you have ceramic cups, wash them. It’s the same for plates, wine glasses and kitchen utensils.
Bring items from home
You might consider bringing your own towels or sheets. Be careful before you dismiss this idea. A 2019 survey by QS Supplies of 1,008 respondents showed that 1 in 10 people already brought their own linens to hotels.
Reddit is also a big fan of this idea. A tip that goes with it would be to bring flip-flops for just walking around the room. This is similar to what you’d do when showering at the gym.
