{"id":84815,"date":"2023-11-15T14:11:48","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T14:11:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/?p=84815"},"modified":"2023-11-15T14:11:48","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T14:11:48","slug":"the-8-spots-in-your-hotel-room-that-are-germ-motorways-leaving-guests-exposed-to-skin-infections-and-bed-bugs-the-sun","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mylifestylemax.com\/travel\/the-8-spots-in-your-hotel-room-that-are-germ-motorways-leaving-guests-exposed-to-skin-infections-and-bed-bugs-the-sun\/","title":{"rendered":"The 8 spots in your hotel room that are 'germ motorways' – leaving guests exposed to skin infections and bed bugs | The Sun"},"content":{"rendered":"

ASLEEP expert has revealed the eight hotel room spots that are a hotbed of germs – and holidaymakers are in for an unpleasant surprise.<\/p>\n

Even if there aren\u2019t the usual telltale signs of uncleanliness, there is almost certainly something grim lurking inside your hotel room.<\/p>\n

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Martin Seeley, boss of MattressNextDay, an online retailer that specialises in selling mattresses, has revealed the disturbing places where germs lurk in hotel rooms. <\/p>\n

He said: "While this information may be unsettling,\u00a0it's essential to be aware of these potential hygiene issues in hotel rooms. <\/p>\n

"It doesn't mean you should stop staying in hotels altogether, but being informed and taking these precautions can help you sleep<\/span> better, especially if you're prone to allergies triggered by dust mites that can affect your sleep quality."<\/p>\n

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Sofas<\/h2>\n

While hotel sofas and armchairs may be the perfect spot to unwind after a long day of travel, they're not as clean as holidaymakers would like to believe. <\/p>\n

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Martin called hotel sofas and chairs "germ motorways" because they can carry bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, which causes Staph infections and even skin infections.<\/p>\n

This happens because chairs and sofas aren't always deep-cleaned between stays, which makes them the perfect breeding ground for bacteria. <\/p>\n

Dr. Nidhi Ghildayal, PhD, an infectious disease specialist at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health<\/span>, also explained that stains on sofas are often rubbed away rather than removed. \u00a0<\/p>\n

He suggested placing a clean towel down on the sofa before taking a seat. <\/p>\n

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The average person produces 500ml of sweat every night, while a whopping 320,00 skin cells are shed<\/span>Credit: Getty<\/span><\/figcaption>

Blankets and throws<\/h2>\n

The average person produces 500ml of sweat every night, while a whopping 320,00 skin cells are shed. <\/p>\n

If hotel blankets, comforters, and throws aren't thoroughly cleaned within the space of a month, they could contain up to 15 litres of sweat, as well as 9.6 million dead skin cells. <\/p>\n

While saliva and other bodily liquids from other hotel guests are also likely to be lurking on blankets.<\/p>\n

When removing the blanket from the bed, make sure to handle them gently, because this can lessen an allergic reaction. <\/p>\n

Hotel guests should also keep allergy medicines like nose sprays, inhalers, and eye drops on hand. <\/p>\n

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Fabric headboards<\/h2>\n

Fabric headboards are actually difficult to clean because they require a steam<\/span> cleaner, which means they're less likely to be properly scrubbed between stays. <\/p>\n

Bed bugs also have a preference for soft furnishings and the pesky bugs have been known to gather in the fabric of the headboard. <\/p>\n

Dust can also pool into the headboard, making it an uncomfortable night's sleep for anyone with allergies. <\/p>\n

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Curtains<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Floor-length fabric curtains are another perfect hiding spot for harmful bacteria. <\/p>\n

This is because floor-length drapes are rarely on the receiving end of a deep clean, which makes them the perfect environment for germs and dust mites. <\/p>\n

While household curtains should be cleaned every six months, hotel drapes should be cleaned more frequently because of the frequency of people coming and going.<\/p>\n

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Carpets<\/h2>\n

Hotel carpets also hold plenty of bacteria too, because of the amount of germs being traipsed around hotel rooms by people's shoes. <\/p>\n

Last year, hotel expert Jacob Tomsky explained that guests should never walk barefoot in their room, no matter how clean the floor looks. <\/p>\n

He said: "The dirtiest part of a hotel room is the\u00a0carpets.<\/p>\n

\u201cYes, they are vacuumed but they will almost never get a shampoo and a deep clean as there are constantly people staying in the rooms."<\/p>\n

According to Jacob, it's best to wear the hotel slippers inside a room to keep your feet nice<\/span> and clean. <\/p>\n

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Remote controls<\/h2>\n

The TV remote control is handled by loads of guests, which means it can hold all sorts of gross stuff in every crevice. <\/p>\n

Philip Tierno, a microbiologist and clinical professor of microbiology and pathology at the NYU School of Medicine said: "There\u2019s human hair<\/span>, bodily excretions based on what [people] touch before they touch the remote … insect parts that may be part of the room\u2019s dust … cosmetics, even food.<\/p>\n

"Of course, you perspire, and that serves as a nice medium that assists in the growth of organisms over time."<\/p>\n

Before channel-surfing, Dr. Clifford Bassett, medical director of Allergy & Asthma Care of New York, recommended placing the remote in a large Ziploc bag.<\/p>\n

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Shower heads<\/h2>\n

While shower heads should replaced every year, they often stay in hotel rooms for a lot longer and can risk guests being exposed to legionella. <\/p>\n

Legionella is a bacteria that appears in potable water supplies. <\/p>\n

The bacteria can spray out and for older adults, who have weakened immune systems, it may lead to Legionnaires\u2019 disease.<\/p>\n

Philip Tierno recommended running the hot water for a minute or two before stepping in so that bacteria can drop out.<\/p>\n

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Glasses <\/h2>\n

Last year, hotel worker and TikTok user Evangeline (@queenevangeline25) revealed the dirtiest parts of the hotel room.<\/p>\n

Evangeline recommended avoiding the glasses in the hotel room because they don't get cleaned that regularly. <\/p>\n

She said: "I would never use the glasses in the room – I'm not talking about stryofoam cups or the paper cups – I'm talking about the\u00a0glass glasses\u00a0that are sitting there for you to use.<\/p>\n

Before using them, she recommended cleaning the glasses.<\/p>\n

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  1. Fold the throw or comforter and store it in an unused corner of the room.<\/li>\n
  2. Try to book a hotel with white linen because it makes stains and dirt more visible.<\/li>\n
  3. Keep your suitcase off the bed to avoid germs hitching a ride from the wheels.<\/li>\n
  4. Avoid placing damp towels on the bed to discourage further bacteria breeding.<\/li>\n
  5. Sit on a clean towel for added protection when using a hotel sofa or chair.<\/li>\n
  6. Keep your clothing away from soft furnishings to minimise contact.<\/li>\n
  7. Change your socks before getting into bed to prevent the spread of bacteria. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n


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