3. Check frequently touched surfaces
Door handles, light switches, remote controls, and bathroom handles are touched repeatedly by guests.
You don’t need to disinfect every object in the room obsessively. A simple wipe of the surfaces you’re most likely to touch can provide extra peace of mind.
A Better Way to Use the Hotel Kettle
If the kettle looks clean and the hotel confirms that it is maintained properly, use it for its intended purpose.
Boil water for tea, coffee, or another hot drink according to the hotel’s instructions.
If the kettle is visibly contaminated, don’t attempt to “sterilize” it yourself with questionable methods. Ask the hotel for assistance instead.
Small Habits Can Make Travel More Comfortable
Travel doesn’t require complicated rituals. The most useful hotel habits are usually the simplest ones: inspect your room, keep your valuables secure, wash your hands, report anything that looks unhygienic, and ask staff to correct problems.
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So the next time you check into a hotel and see an electric kettle beside the coffee supplies, you don’t need to head straight for the toilet.
Check the kettle, use it appropriately, and leave the boiling-water toilet experiment behind.
