3. The Germ King Awaits
We all want to believe that when we visit a hotel, our rooms are clean to the point where we could eat off the floor, roll around naked without a care in our beds, and soak for hours in a pristine tub. Lovely images huh? Hundreds have done just that and as much as hotels are “cleaned” there’s no telling how clean. Many items aren’t given the time of day by cleaning staff, upholstery and rugs may get some attention every few months, and things like ice buckets and coffee makers usually just have remnants thrown away and are put out for use again. The awful thing is that urine, vomit, and other bodily fluids end up in these kinds of containers quite a bit and a quick rinse is not going to get rid of the residue. Add that to the germs on “hotspots” like the TV remote control (more germs than the toilet!), light switches, clock radio, and others, and you’re in for a germ-ridden stay. Trust us, you don’t want to flash a UV black light around the room, or you’ll think it was a crime scene.
