Doctor reveals 4 dos and don’ts for staying in hotel rooms

Orkin said the mattresses, box springs, headboards, footboards, bed frames and furniture within 5 to 8 feet of the bed are covered in “clumps of dark brown or black-spotted dried excrement” left behind by live bed bugs. We recommend that you check whether there are any.

Once you’re settled into your hotel room, Puza advises staying away from hotel TV remote controls and uncovered glassware.

“And here’s why: The same rags you use to clean sinks and toilets are usually the same rags you wipe down those surfaces,” he explained of hotel cleaning services.

2012 survey According to the University of Houston, TV remote controls were found to be one of the most bacteria-laden objects in hotel rooms, along with bedside lamp switches.

Researchers also reported that household items such as sponges and mops carried alarming amounts of bacteria, which could lead to cross-contamination between rooms.

So stay away from remote controls and free bus collections, Puza advises.

“No. 3 is tempting, but don’t use these hotel products. They’re usually very drying and have strong scents,” says the shampoo, conditioner and body wash lined up in hotel sinks. Mr. Puza said, waving towards him.

And, “No. 4 is optional, but you can always say hi to your neighbors. That way you can have the best vacation ever,” Puza concluded.

Hotel Indigo research from November We determined that people are interacting less with their neighbors than ever before, either because they’re too shy, because they don’t want to be a nuisance, or because they don’t want to have a relationship with their neighbors. Even the smallest human interactions lead to happier communities.

In the comments section of Puza’s 30-second video, his followers offered hotel tips.

“After 35 years working for the world’s largest airline, never leave your toothbrush in the bathroom. Keep it in a case in a drawer or suitcase,” one TikToker suggested.

“I started a job as a hotel supervisor and they were still refilling my shampoo and conditioner even though they were expired. I talked about it but no one listened. I did,” another claimed.

“If you need to use the remote, put a shower cap on it. It works like magic!” exclaimed a third.