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There are countless bacteria hidden in hotel rooms! Do not touch these 4 things as soon as you enter the room
Samira Vishwas | July 23, 2026 5:24 PM CST


Whenever we go on a trip or business tour, the clean looking hotel rooms make us feel very comfortable. But do you know that no matter how shining the room is, some of the things present in it are the biggest hub of germs and bacteria? A little carelessness can make you sick as soon as you step into the hotel. TV remote and door handle: The biggest source of bacteria: TV remotes and door handles are often not sanitized during cleaning of hotel rooms. The highest number of germs are found on TV remotes due to their daily contact with hundreds of guests. Avoid using them without sanitizing them or wrapping them in plastic bags. Be careful while using light switches and phones. As soon as we enter the room, the first thing we do is switch on the light switches or pick up the landline phone to call the reception. These are the areas that the housekeeping staff does not deep clean. Wash hands thoroughly or use sanitizer immediately after touching these things. Wash bathroom taps and glasses before using them. The glass glasses or water taps kept in the hotel room bathroom are also not completely bacteria free. Always wipe the tap before using it and do not use the glass for drinking water without washing it thoroughly.


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