Tourists issued warning over hidden germ hotspots in hotel rooms

Checking into a hotel room is usually a chance to switch off and relax. Unfortunately, it might not always be as clean as a guest expects.

But which are the dirtiest areas in an average hotel room?

Martin Seeley, CEO at MattressNextDay, has exposed the areas that tourists might want to be extra careful of.

He said: “While this information may be unsettling, it’s essential to be aware of these potential hygiene issues in hotel rooms.

“It doesn’t mean you should stop staying in hotels altogether, but being informed and taking these precautions can help you sleep better, especially if you’re prone to allergies triggered by dust mites that can affect your sleep quality.”

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Martin described hotel sofas and chairs as ‘germ motorways’ which could be “breeding grounds” for harmful bacteria.

Soft furnishings such as sofas and chairs aren’t often thoroughly cleaned between guests which could mean they harbour germs.

Bed throws and comforters are another germ hotspot as they’re “often left out of daily cleaning routines”.

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Fabric headboards are generally more difficult to clean than metal or wood headboards and less likely to regularly be deep cleaned as a result.

Curtains and drapes are also the “perfect hiding spots” for harmful bacteria, according to Martin. Bedbugs are also able to hide in soft furnishings such as curtains.

A frequent traveller recently recommended keeping a suitcase in the hotel bath to avoid bedbugs spreading between various soft furnishings.

Martin suggests “neatly throwing the comforter” into a corner of the room and choosing hotels that offer “white linen” which will expose the dirt.

Tourists should never put their suitcase on the bed or a sofa and should keep it by the door or on a designated luggage rack.

Martin also recommends keeping clothing away from soft furnishings and changing socks frequently to avoid germs transferring.

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