How to survive hotel germs, bedbugs, noise, & light
Ah, hotel rooms—a home away from home where you can make a mess and someone else will clean up after you. But it’s late, and you need a good night’s sleep for that big meeting tomorrow. Geez, let’s hope that sea of kids in the tiny hotel pool isn’t on your floor. As someone who spends 120+ nights a year in hotels, here are some tips to make it through. Photo by Marten Bjork on Unsplash Cleanliness Hotel rooms take a lot of abuse. Hundreds of people could use the same room in a year, and we don’t exactly treat hotel rooms like our own homes. Even with the best cleaning staff, rooms build up grime, dirt, and germs. I’m not a germaphobe, but I do get a little squeamish about “hot spots”—like TV remotes, light switches, door handles, and phone handsets. And don’t forget the glassware. I’m all about being green, but from hotel friends, I know that glassware sometimes doesn’t make it to the dishwasher. I stick to the paper or plastic cups provided. I don’t blame the cleaning...