Health and Hygiene in Your Hotel Room: A Guide for a Comfortable Stay

Room Surfaces: Focus on High-Touch Areas: Upon entering your room, prioritize cleaning frequently touched surfaces. These include:Door handles (both inside and outside)
Light switches and controls
Remote controls for the TV and other devices
Telephones (especially the handset)
Faucets and handles in the sink and shower
Bathroom surfaces, including the toilet flush handle, seat, and surrounding areas, as well as shower handles and surfaces. Using your own disinfectant wipes or sprays can provide extra peace of mind. Remember to allow the disinfectant to sit for the recommended contact time (usually indicated on the product label) for optimal effectiveness.

Bedding: Ensuring a Restful Night's Sleep: Check that your bed has fresh, clean sheets and pillowcases. Look for any signs of previous use. If you have any allergies or sensitivities (to dust mites, feathers, etc.), it's crucial to contact the hotel in advance to request hypoallergenic bedding. This may include special mattress and pillow covers and hypoallergenic pillows and blankets.

Bathroom: Maintaining Personal Hygiene: While hotels typically provide toiletries, bringing your own preferred soap, shampoo, conditioner, and shower gel allows you to use familiar products that suit your skin and hair. Alternatively, you can utilize the hotel's disposable amenities. Wearing slippers or flip-flops in the bathroom is highly recommended to protect your feet from potential germs and moisture on the floor. This is especially important in shared bathroom facilities. Consider also bringing your own toothbrush cover and storing your toothbrush upright to air dry.