Hi Jen.. this is your friend Eric or Aeric..the guy you’ve known for years online.. this is one of my newest personal TH-cams.. not one that I use as a producer or creator.. just for watching videos… Anyway…. I use a “black light” flashlight I bought cheap on Amazon.. or online..I am on the west coast a lot now.. LA or Las Vegas.. and I check the room before I sign off on it! It finds critters like scorpions or spiders, and can find sperm or other gross 🤮 things!!
1. No luggage on the floor 2. no clothes in drawers 3. sanitize every hard surface 4. slippers or disposable flip flops 5. no sleep until you CHECK BEDS FOR BUGS! (bonus 5) 6. Sanitize light switches, remotes, lamps, alarms, phone (any commonly touched surface) 7. No baths unless you sanitize the whole tub 8. bring a collapsible sink cover to hold toothbrush/toiletries 9. Garment bags if you must use the closet 10. Blacklight check the bed/sheets/pillows. (my best friend used to be a housekeeper at a "luxury" hotel, they're graded on speed and a lot of times if they can't see a mess they will leave the duvet cover, pillow cases, or sheets on so they don't get in trouble for taking too long.) Housekeeping is paid hourly and there's a LOT of rooms, most of them are judged by quantity not quality of cleanings... Stay safe.
Do you mean they don’t change the bedding after someone checks out, or do you mean they don’t change it every day for the same patron? It’s terrible for hotel housekeeping staff to be overworked and mistreated. On the other hand, these days I see a lot of people only pretending to do their jobs, one-handedly, busy on their phones.
@genxx2724 in that particular hotel, if there was no visible mess or smell, they would sometimes skip changing the duvet cover or sheets to save time. This was a Hilton Garden Inn, and we know they are supposedly a high-end hotel.
@@pyrodoll7137 I understand, but I was asking whether they skipped this between guests. Did they change the bedding properly after people checked out? I agree the Hilton brand is one that we have confidence in. After traveling in Costa Rica and Honduras, where it is humid, you get eaten by mosquitoes, sanitation is not very nice, and there is a lot of corruption, it was a great relief to check into the Hilton Garden Inn near the airport in Costa Rica for that last night before flying home. The American standard of cleanliness and comfort is such a luxury.
After a few nasty discoveries about the cleanliness of hotel sheets, l bring my own sleeping bag liner sheets that have zippers on the side. They are just like cotton sheets but keep me from sleeping directly on the hotel bed sheets. You can also get some that cover your pillow as well. I bring my own pillow cases.
I do the same… always with my stuff that I put on top of the bed sheets. I also bring my towels. One day I had white ones. I used one and kept it in the shower. The cleaning staff went in while I was away (at a conference) and took it with theirs to wash it thinking it was what the hotel was providing me. Obviously, I did not use any of them since they were all mixed and I could not recover mine from all of them. It probably went to another room after being washed. Since that day, I decided to always take to hotels towels with other colors. 😂
I do what I call “Operation Lysol”. I wipe down every surface(literally) with wipes including the rod that used for opening and closing drapes. I spray couches, chairs, sheets, pillowcases, refrigerator, microwave, all handles, knobs, remotes, clocks, knobs on lamps, lamp base. I spray the tub, faucets, toilets seat, commode handle, and doorknobs. You name it; I spray it. A friend shared that when she traveled, she would put the remote in a baggie to use it. Sorry for the long post, but I am so passionate about this. We also do not use coffee pots, glasses, etc.
I do all the same and I’m amazed to see all the camaraderie in the comments. So validating. Another thing I don’t do is drape my wet washcloth over the top of the shower door to dry. I’m pretty sure no one ever dusts there. And when using the elevator be sure to use your knuckle and not the pad of your finger to press the buttons (that applies anywhere). Last, I will never sit on a sofa in my room if it’s not covered with a sheet or something. Some people have no boundaries and the dark patterns and colors in carpet and furniture upholstery are purposefully designed that way to hide stains.
Dr Jen I always sanitize the remote control and lysol the sheets and bring my own pillow I really enjoy your utube channel you share such great information thanks
@marilynboykins3577...I bring my own pillow, pillow case and my own bed sheets and blanket.and spread everything out on top of the bed and sleep that way until it's time to check out.
Love the tips. I lock up my toothbrush in my luggage and use flip flops to shower. Bleach is a must. And I never ever use the comforter on the bed. They wash them so seldom.
Exactly!!! That’s why I ask for extra flat sheets. I try to steer away from pet friendly hotels but there’s times I end up at one and using the bed comforter is even more a no for me. I’m contemplating on buying disposable sheets.
Omg 😱 I do the exact same because of cross contamination and dirt bed bugs. Many people use the showers so it’s a hotspot for athlete’s foot and worts herpes and lots of other bodily fluids. I always use the the stilts too. Just come back from Cyprus and did the exact same. Everyone calls me paranoid I think it’s wise. Thanks for the video ❤
@cleanindustriapsychic2070 You're not paranoid, just being safe. So people don't care. They figure it's not their place, so they do some a lot of unsanitary things. Then the cleaning staff is left to tidy up.
In addition to your 5 things, I also wipe down the door handles, locks, light switches, remote control, the microwave, handle, fridge handle etc, the phone receiver and cradle, headboard, all tables. If there’s a balcony I wipe down the door and the chairs on the balcony.❤
I'm a frequent traveler and retired military. I do the same. We would get in trouble, back in basic training, if we went into the shower without our shower shoes.
I agree completely with everything you said. There are also a lot of additional great ideas in the comments. One thing I do that I didn't see yet is close up my toiletries and put them back in my suitcase when I leave the room. I don't want them accidentally knocked on the floor or into the sink or being handled by unwashed hands. I intensely dislike when I have to stay in a hotel room - way too many skeevy things to contend with.
I do all that was mentioned, including paper towel around door handles, and if there’s no paper towels handy, I’ll use my shirt, but refuse to touch any handles with my bare hands, including my own doors.
Thanks for sharing (and those also in comments)! It’s good to know I’m not the only one this mindful & stringent about hotel room precautions. As mentioned the volume of guests staying prior to you. **Two things to add:** Lysol any couches or loveseats and using an extra sheet on top rather than directly sitting/laying on it. Also the hanging towels area -Lysol the towel hooks and adjacent walls they are hanging against. Think how many used towels were there prior to yours😮.
Just back from 3 weeks in hotels, I always wear shower shoes and hotel room shoes but still developed athletes foot. I would never put my toiletries directly on a hotel towel, I lay tissues down for that but do follow your other suggestions. I will have to get a sheet sleeping bag because I absolutely hate lying in other people's bed sheets and pillow cases.....even in the very best hotels
When I travel I get to my hotel room and send a text to my husband to let him know. His response is always “okay, get your wipe down done” and I’m almost always already doing it. This just validated all the things I do when I go to a hotel. I also don’t like the cleaning team to come in my room, because I would have to redo all my wipe down. They do a great job, it’s just my preference. I also wipe down the remote, the phone, and all buttons/switches, handles I might use.
Good point about having to re-sanitize after the cleaners have wiped things down. What do you do, just ask them to change the towels and not touch anything else? Do you make the bed yourself?
@@genxx2724 I'm the same way lol. I put the do not disturb sign out for my entire stay and request an extra set of sheets and towels for the bathroom floor only. Travel with my own extra towels, wash clothes and sheets for the hotel sofa mattress and covering
Married to an ICU nurse. We have followed your routine for years. We also do a bed bug check. Put the remotes in plastic bags. And check to make sure the sheets are clean.
Omgosh !! I thought I was the only one to do these things... Plus, lay towels on the bed before I sit down. I take bedspread and blanket off and just use a sheet to cover. I typically bring my own blanket and pillows
Great video! I take things a few steps further, I use Clorox wipes and wipe down all light switches, end tables, TV remotes, the toilet ,toilet flush handle, and all door handles and cabinets pulls. I also wipe the keypad of the in room safe. I don’t care how nuts I look 🤪, I’d rather not get sick.
Yes, you can't be too clean or cautious in those settings for those reasons. I'm 66 and after more than a lifetime of great hotel stays, I don't want to use a hotel again. I'm thinking about getting a small RV for traveling and just driving place to place. I live driving and have the time. Most people would not think of heigene to this extent so this clip is helpful. When I shower at other people's houses, I Ajax-clean before and after each time. Gotta.
I also lay a fresh towel over my pillow. I assume the towels are cleaner than the pillowcases. 😊 And if there is bedding decor like body pillows or those strips at the end of the bed, they immediately go in the closet and I spray the bed down.
I bought my first pair of shower shoes after staying in an AirB&B. That house had obviously been recently "updated" specifically to be an AirB&B rental. The shower in the owner's suite was done with rocks for the flooring, which normally looks nice but not in this case, and the grout made it look dirty. I couldn't talk myself into believing that it was likely clean but just ugly. At least the main bathroom had a tub shower combo. Right after getting dressed I got on Amazon & ordered a couple pairs of shower shoes. Will never ever travel without one of them. I also have my own travel mug & and portable electric kettle.
Good tips. I always, always look under the bed. If it's dirty and hasn't been vacuumed, I call housekeeping. I vacuum at least twice a day and hate to see dirt under furniture.
Hey Dr. We are in the same camp. When I’m in a Hotel room, I become overly conscious of the fact that numerous people have come through there. I’m like the parent who covers the shopping cart at the grocery store before putting the baby in it. I love you Stay Blessed.
I use the cups/glasses they provide as toothbrush holders. Also ask for fresh sheets from the front desk while checking in, so I can change the sheets immediately, while getting a thorough bed bug check at the same time.
Yes! I totally agree with you on those things. It's just being extra clean and safe!!! And feel like you can never be to much of that cause you just do not know.
I do all the things you mentioned. I also Lysol spray all of the faucets, doorknobs and light switches. I use Clorox wipes for the TV remote. There have been times when I carried my own sheets and placed them over the hotel sheets. I don't do that so much anymore because it adds weight to my luggage. But I have done it in the past.
I pretty much follow the same Protocols including bringing my own bed sheets and pillow cases Also check the cleanliness of your individual Coffee ☕ Machine in your room!
A beautiful lady after my own heart!!!.. As a self identified germophobe 😂😂… I have been doing this for years..AND I always use my own bedding and towels. … 👍🏽👍🏽🌺🙏🏽
Bed bug check. We always do this check prior to sitting on the bed or even lay things on it. It’s very simple to do, lift the sheets and bed cover up and search around the beads of the mattress. Pull the beads up and down while searching, bed bugs love to nest in the mattress beads.
I bring my own pillow. But these are some great tips. I have to admit when I was in Ireland, I used the tub without cleaning it first. I will use these tips the next time I go to a hotel/ motel.
I do those 5 things too! I also bring disposable travel bedding (very cheap on Amazon and they have disposable travel towels). I also place a towel in front of the door and stuff the peephole with tissue to protect my privacy.
I use over the door hooks in the bathroom. A door wedge for the main door. A wind up or pocket size torch at the side of my bed. Check for the closest fire exit to my room
I do the same thing. I bring my Lysol and spray everything, the remote control, etc. I use a towel too before I put my stuff on the bathroom. I put my jewelry on a towel too. I put shower shoes on I’m too. Spray your pillow and bedding with Lysol too! I definitely bring my own towels too. I just use there’s to step on.
Yes, definitely use shower shower shoes. Most of the time, I take my towels. When I was a kid one of my adult cousins was dead set against sleeping with the bed spread. She said they may change your sheets everyday, the bed spread may or may not be changed between guests.
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I do all the steps you mentioned. I also check and double check the mattress and bed then spray bedbug spray then microban. I also have disposable sheets that i use instead of the bedding already on the bed. I even wipe down all light switches, tv remote and door knobs and hard surfaces. I prefer to stay home 😂 but sometimes I have no choice but to travel.
I do the same things you do!!! I’m very careful when I go to hotels. I even wipe down the side table, remote control, the phone in the room and if it comes with a mini fridge I wipe it down as well with Clorox wipes.
Thank you for your video! I also buy a new toothbrush and use a toothbrush cover when I travel, just in case it falls on the counter top, etc.. And I bring a bar of my favorite soap, because the hotel soaps are usually tiny. I discard them both when I leave, as I have my "home" toothbrush and soap back home. Thank you again for your helpful tips! 💚
Great minds think alike. As for me, when I go in the bathroom, I use my flip flops for shower and I never sit down in the tub. And, I never walk on the floor barefoot. Toiletries are kept in my bag. I bring my own towel and washcloth. Most importantly, I try to stay at places I know are clean.
I actually bring my own cleaning supplies and clean hotel rooms like I clean at home. We travel alot, my cleaning ritual initially annoyed my family, but now, they expect it! Thanks for sharing this info. There are people who don’t do anything when they stay in hotels. Some hotels are cleaner than others, but I prefer to clean my hotel room. Side Note - I don’t have house keeping come in during my stay because my room is clean.
Do all you do, but we lift the mattress and spray w lysol or a natural mix that we put together that a friend who is a exterminator told us about to avoid any potential issues w bedbugs. Best thing ever! Ty 4 this video.
What makeup did you pack with you on this trip? We sprayed down the bed with disinfectant Lysol. Love your videos have a safe travel.😊😊 be safe everyone out there
Hi everyone. If I travel alone I always get a double bed in my room. I use the other bed to hold my suitcase and Kay my clothes out on it first the next day. I Lysol everything. I’m found the 3 oz Lysol sprays at the dollar tree and brought so Kathy because I knew they weren’t going to waste. My alcohol wipes are a must too. I found some on Amazon. They were a little more pricey but use them to wipe the tub, sinks, counter tops, desk, remote, curtain stick, door knobs and light switches. Everything. Then I repeat the same process when I return to the room. thanks you for sharing. P.S. I’m with you on the house shoes. LOL.
I always spray the bed with lysol, clean the bathroom with clorox cleanup and use shower shoes a toothbrush holder/carrier. Never put my luggage on the floor or bed.
I do all those things plus bring my own pillow cases. I use disinfectant spray on the bedding and leave it to air dry plus remove the top comforter entirely. If the hotel has a kitchen, all the utensils and plates etc are washed by hand. I have slippers that are dedicated ONLY for hotel stays. I never where them at home. I stick them in a plastic bag for storage.
I like all these tips…love watching the cleaning videos. Have never done any of this except take slippers because I don’t even walk on the bare floors at home. I travel quite a bit and honestly none of this bothers me
Hotel and motel rooms in Australia always provide cups/ mugs and a kettle to make tea or coffee. They also provide tea bags, instant coffee, sugar and milk. I always boil the water and wash out the cups before I use them as they are never removed from the room to be washed in a dishwasher. If I am staying in a motel that has a an equipped kitchenette I always wash anything I am going to use before I use it and bring my own tea towels, paper towels and dish cloth. I never use the ones provided. The equipment is only as clean as the last person who used it.
I do the same! Especially, when it comes to wearing some sort of shoes inside the room. Also, don’t trust the toilet bowl. I always disinfect it or use toilet paper on the surface before sitting on it. The tv controller and the phone also have to be disinfected before the use. (Add disinfecting the clothes hangers to the list too.) And the bed runner! I never use it and the first thing i do upon arrival is throwing it on the floor😂 Last but not least, if there’s a couch/chair I won’t use it without a clean sheet. 🤷🏻♀️
I NEVER put my toothbrush on the towel!! Use a tissue to lay it on! I clean counters, sinks, faucets/handles, flat surfaces, door handles & locks, fridge & microwave doors and handles, and the remote, with wipes I always travel with. I also take my own Turkish towel-they’re very compact.
What I do I buy some cheap sheets to put on the bed and pillow cases, Lysol spray everything I use their towels on the floor in the bathroom I bring my own towels and face cloth from home. I use disinfectant wipes on whatever I touch.😊🦋🦋🦋
Pretty much the same thing but I also place my luggage in 50 gallon clear white garbage bags and don't ever have it near the bed. I also use Clorox antibacterial wipes and wipe phone, door knobs, light fixtures, toilet seat and any area that I would touch with my hands and I sit on towels only and bring my own disposable sheets and cotton blanket.
Definitely check the bed for bed bugs & spray the mattress & pillows down with essential oils(lavender,clove,eucalyptus,cinnamon etc) that repel them & other insects.
My number one priority to moving any luggage into the room is a Bed bug scan I look at the mattress, box spring and behind headboard etc … AGAIN, Before moving in!!
I do all of these. I once slid the clerk a lil something to get me fresh sheets before I ever went up to my room. Now I bring a sleeping bag, but I'm planning to get liners to use in beds. A couple more I never do: lie on the comforter, drink from the glasses (even when they have the paper covers) without washing them with the mini dish soap I bring, and use the coffee pot in the room. I've heard hotel employees say people have pi$$ed in them. Can't have some nasty person ruining coffee for me 😂
So nice to meet a fellow germaphobe 😆 I’ve used most of your hotel hacks, but hadn’t thought of the shower stall floor - ick! I have one for you, unfortunately the description is kinda gross. I always have a cover on my toothbrush, even at home, because when a toilet is flushed fecal particles go into the air (unless you shut the lid). 🤢 Another is choosing two beds, one for me and one for my suitcase. Makes things easier too.
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Hi Jen.. this is your friend Eric or Aeric..the guy you’ve known for years online.. this is one of my newest personal TH-cams.. not one that I use as a producer or creator.. just for watching videos… Anyway…. I use a “black light” flashlight I bought cheap on Amazon.. or online..I am on the west coast a lot now.. LA or Las Vegas.. and I check the room before I sign off on it! It finds critters like scorpions or spiders, and can find sperm or other gross 🤮 things!!
1. No luggage on the floor
2. no clothes in drawers
3. sanitize every hard surface
4. slippers or disposable flip flops
5. no sleep until you CHECK BEDS FOR BUGS!
(bonus 5)
6. Sanitize light switches, remotes, lamps, alarms, phone (any commonly touched surface)
7. No baths unless you sanitize the whole tub
8. bring a collapsible sink cover to hold toothbrush/toiletries
9. Garment bags if you must use the closet
10. Blacklight check the bed/sheets/pillows. (my best friend used to be a housekeeper at a "luxury" hotel, they're graded on speed and a lot of times if they can't see a mess they will leave the duvet cover, pillow cases, or sheets on so they don't get in trouble for taking too long.)
Housekeeping is paid hourly and there's a LOT of rooms, most of them are judged by quantity not quality of cleanings... Stay safe.
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So true.👍🏾
Do you mean they don’t change the bedding after someone checks out, or do you mean they don’t change it every day for the same patron? It’s terrible for hotel housekeeping staff to be overworked and mistreated. On the other hand, these days I see a lot of people only pretending to do their jobs, one-handedly, busy on their phones.
@genxx2724 in that particular hotel, if there was no visible mess or smell, they would sometimes skip changing the duvet cover or sheets to save time. This was a Hilton Garden Inn, and we know they are supposedly a high-end hotel.
@@pyrodoll7137 I understand, but I was asking whether they skipped this between guests. Did they change the bedding properly after people checked out? I agree the Hilton brand is one that we have confidence in. After traveling in Costa Rica and Honduras, where it is humid, you get eaten by mosquitoes, sanitation is not very nice, and there is a lot of corruption, it was a great relief to check into the Hilton Garden Inn near the airport in Costa Rica for that last night before flying home. The American standard of cleanliness and comfort is such a luxury.
That last statement is especially true. Sadly, in many hotels housekeepers have to meet a "quota" of rooms to clean over a certain period of time.
After a few nasty discoveries about the cleanliness of hotel sheets, l bring my own sleeping bag liner sheets that have zippers on the side. They are just like cotton sheets but keep me from sleeping directly on the hotel bed sheets. You can also get some that cover your pillow as well. I bring my own pillow cases.
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That's a great idea!
I do the same… always with my stuff that I put on top of the bed sheets. I also bring my towels. One day I had white ones. I used one and kept it in the shower. The cleaning staff went in while I was away (at a conference) and took it with theirs to wash it thinking it was what the hotel was providing me. Obviously, I did not use any of them since they were all mixed and I could not recover mine from all of them. It probably went to another room after being washed. Since that day, I decided to always take to hotels towels with other colors. 😂
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Good idea.💡
I do what I call “Operation Lysol”. I wipe down every surface(literally) with wipes including the rod that used for opening and closing drapes. I spray couches, chairs, sheets, pillowcases, refrigerator, microwave, all handles, knobs, remotes, clocks, knobs on lamps, lamp base. I spray the tub, faucets, toilets seat, commode handle, and doorknobs. You name it; I spray it. A friend shared that when she traveled, she would put the remote in a baggie to use it. Sorry for the long post, but I am so passionate about this. We also do not use coffee pots, glasses, etc.
I do all the same and I’m amazed to see all the camaraderie in the comments. So validating. Another thing I don’t do is drape my wet washcloth over the top of the shower door to dry. I’m pretty sure no one ever dusts there. And when using the elevator be sure to use your knuckle and not the pad of your finger to press the buttons (that applies anywhere). Last, I will never sit on a sofa in my room if it’s not covered with a sheet or something. Some people have no boundaries and the dark patterns and colors in carpet and furniture upholstery are purposefully designed that way to hide stains.
Thanks for sharing all your tips!
I do all the same as you! I stand on a towel in the shower. I never put my suitcase on the bed either ,until I check for bed bugs.
I still wouldn't. Keep it on the luggage cart.
Yes!!
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I thought it was only me. I place a towel in the bottom of tub.
Use the iron board found in the closet as an extra table to place suitcase & things on, instead of the floor.
Dr Jen I always sanitize the remote control and lysol the sheets and bring my own pillow I really enjoy your utube channel you share such great information thanks
Very smart and THANK YOU!
Bring a ziploc bag for remote. Be careful of ice buckets, too. As well as glasses.
@marilynboykins3577...I bring my own pillow, pillow case and my own bed sheets and blanket.and spread everything out on top of the bed and sleep that way until it's time to check out.
Lysol anything with a fabric. Curtain, couch, bed, put fabric softener in the air ducts for a fresh smelling room.
Ah ok!
Love the tips. I lock up my toothbrush in my luggage and use flip flops to shower. Bleach is a must. And I never ever use the comforter on the bed. They wash them so seldom.
Exactly!!! That’s why I ask for extra flat sheets. I try to steer away from pet friendly hotels but there’s times I end up at one and using the bed comforter is even more a no for me. I’m contemplating on buying disposable sheets.
You’re smart!
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I take travel sheets and my own towels/washcloths. Toothbrush covers are also essential.
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Omg 😱 I do the exact same because of cross contamination and dirt bed bugs. Many people use the showers so it’s a hotspot for athlete’s foot and worts herpes and lots of other bodily fluids. I always use the the stilts too. Just come back from Cyprus and did the exact same. Everyone calls me paranoid I think it’s wise. Thanks for the video ❤
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You're not paranoid, just being safe. So people don't care. They figure it's not their place, so they do some a lot of unsanitary things. Then the cleaning staff is left to tidy up.
In addition to your 5 things, I also wipe down the door handles, locks, light switches, remote control, the microwave, handle, fridge handle etc, the phone receiver and cradle, headboard, all tables. If there’s a balcony I wipe down the door and the chairs on the balcony.❤
Yes, I agree those are also very important!
I always bring cleaning products, a sheet for the bed, blanket, gloves, and my own washcloths!!
Love that!
I'm a frequent traveler and retired military. I do the same. We would get in trouble, back in basic training, if we went into the shower without our shower shoes.
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And interesting about the shower shoes
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My father (ex-military) shared this with me. Don't wanna get foot rot. Please protect your feet.
A UV flashlight is a must have for me.
I agree completely with everything you said. There are also a lot of additional great ideas in the comments. One thing I do that I didn't see yet is close up my toiletries and put them back in my suitcase when I leave the room. I don't want them accidentally knocked on the floor or into the sink or being handled by unwashed hands. I intensely dislike when I have to stay in a hotel room - way too many skeevy things to contend with.
Very smart!
I do all that was mentioned, including paper towel around door handles, and if there’s no paper towels handy, I’ll use my shirt, but refuse to touch any handles with my bare hands, including my own doors.
You’re a pro!
Thanks for sharing (and those also in comments)! It’s good to know I’m not the only one this mindful & stringent about hotel room precautions. As mentioned the volume of guests staying prior to you.
**Two things to add:**
Lysol any couches or loveseats and using an extra sheet on top rather than directly sitting/laying on it. Also the hanging towels area -Lysol the towel hooks and adjacent walls they are hanging against. Think how many used towels were there prior to yours😮.
Yes great point about the towels, I hadn’t thought of that!
Just back from 3 weeks in hotels, I always wear shower shoes and hotel room shoes but still developed athletes foot. I would never put my toiletries directly on a hotel towel, I lay tissues down for that but do follow your other suggestions. I will have to get a sheet sleeping bag because I absolutely hate lying in other people's bed sheets and pillow cases.....even in the very best hotels
When I travel I get to my hotel room and send a text to my husband to let him know. His response is always “okay, get your wipe down done” and I’m almost always already doing it. This just validated all the things I do when I go to a hotel. I also don’t like the cleaning team to come in my room, because I would have to redo all my wipe down. They do a great job, it’s just my preference. I also wipe down the remote, the phone, and all buttons/switches, handles I might use.
Good point about having to re-sanitize after the cleaners have wiped things down. What do you do, just ask them to change the towels and not touch anything else? Do you make the bed yourself?
Haha I love your husband!
@@genxx2724 I'm the same way lol. I put the do not disturb sign out for my entire stay and request an extra set of sheets and towels for the bathroom floor only. Travel with my own extra towels, wash clothes and sheets for the hotel sofa mattress and covering
Married to an ICU nurse. We have followed your routine for years. We also do a bed bug check. Put the remotes in plastic bags. And check to make sure the sheets are clean.
Yes, I think those are very smart things to do!
Omgosh !! I thought I was the only one to do these things... Plus, lay towels on the bed before I sit down. I take bedspread and blanket off and just use a sheet to cover. I typically bring my own blanket and pillows
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You are so right ❤
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Great video! I take things a few steps further, I use Clorox wipes and wipe down all light switches, end tables, TV remotes, the toilet ,toilet flush handle, and all door handles and cabinets pulls. I also wipe the keypad of the in room safe. I don’t care how nuts I look 🤪, I’d rather not get sick.
Very smart!
Yes, you can't be too clean or cautious in those settings for those reasons. I'm 66 and after more than a lifetime of great hotel stays, I don't want to use a hotel again. I'm thinking about getting a small RV for traveling and just driving place to place. I live driving and have the time. Most people would not think of heigene to this extent so this clip is helpful. When I shower at other people's houses, I Ajax-clean before and after each time. Gotta.
Right on
An interesting topic and one I have not thought of when staying in one. Good to see another side of your presentations Dr Jen you look so good
Dr.Jen thank you for the information regarding 5 things you should never do in a hotel room!!very good information and explanation about hotel.
You are so welcome!
I also lay a fresh towel over my pillow. I assume the towels are cleaner than the pillowcases. 😊 And if there is bedding decor like body pillows or those strips at the end of the bed, they immediately go in the closet and I spray the bed down.
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She is me! I also bring my own sheets, towel, and washcloth.🤷🏽♀️
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I bought my first pair of shower shoes after staying in an AirB&B. That house had obviously been recently "updated" specifically to be an AirB&B rental. The shower in the owner's suite was done with rocks for the flooring, which normally looks nice but not in this case, and the grout made it look dirty. I couldn't talk myself into believing that it was likely clean but just ugly. At least the main bathroom had a tub shower combo. Right after getting dressed I got on Amazon & ordered a couple pairs of shower shoes. Will never ever travel without one of them. I also have my own travel mug & and portable electric kettle.
That is so smart!
Good tips. I always, always look under the bed. If it's dirty and hasn't been vacuumed, I call housekeeping. I vacuum at least twice a day and hate to see dirt under furniture.
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Your natural looking makeup looks beautiful!
Oh thank you!
Yesss! I literally do ALL of these things when I'm staying at a hotel!
Great video! 👍
Thank you!
All good advice ❤️❤️❤️thank you 💙💙💙
You are so welcome!
All good points, next time I’ll incorporate these tips even more, a BIG THANKS
Hey Dr. We are in the same camp. When I’m in a Hotel room, I become overly conscious of the fact that numerous people have come through there. I’m like the parent who covers the shopping cart at the grocery store before putting the baby in it. I love you Stay Blessed.
I totally agree!
You are so smart I learn almost every time. One of my favorite people on the planet 😊
Aww thanks!
I also clean the doorknobs, light switches, TV remote, and phones.
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I use the cups/glasses they provide as toothbrush holders. Also ask for fresh sheets from the front desk while checking in, so I can change the sheets immediately, while getting a thorough bed bug check at the same time.
Interesting!!
Yes! I totally agree with you on those things. It's just being extra clean and safe!!! And feel like you can never be to much of that cause you just do not know.
You're right!
@@DrJenCaudle Have a good day!!!
I do all the things you mentioned. I also Lysol spray all of the faucets, doorknobs and light switches. I use Clorox wipes for the TV remote. There have been times when I carried my own sheets and placed them over the hotel sheets. I don't do that so much anymore because it adds weight to my luggage. But I have done it in the past.
I understand why you do that - I'm always a little worried about germs too.
I pretty much follow the same Protocols including bringing my own bed sheets and pillow cases Also check the cleanliness of your individual Coffee ☕ Machine in your room!
I do these. Plus i never use glassware in hotel rooms and wipe down remote or cover with ziplock bag if i watch tv which is seldom. Great advice.
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A beautiful lady after my own heart!!!.. As a self identified germophobe 😂😂… I have been doing this for years..AND I always use my own bedding and towels. … 👍🏽👍🏽🌺🙏🏽
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Bed bug check. We always do this check prior to sitting on the bed or even lay things on it. It’s very simple to do, lift the sheets and bed cover up and search around the beads of the mattress. Pull the beads up and down while searching, bed bugs love to nest in the mattress beads.
I bring my own pillow. But these are some great tips. I have to admit when I was in Ireland, I used the tub without cleaning it first. I will use these tips the next time I go to a hotel/ motel.
That's a great idea!
I learned something new...didn't know about the luggage rack! Thank you! I do all the rest!
Ah, good to know!
I absolutely agree with everything you suggested!!
I do those 5 things too! I also bring disposable travel bedding (very cheap on Amazon and they have disposable travel towels). I also place a towel in front of the door and stuff the peephole with tissue to protect my privacy.
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I use over the door hooks in the bathroom. A door wedge for the main door. A wind up or pocket size torch at the side of my bed. Check for the closest fire exit to my room
Those are great tips, thank you for sharing.
So true with everything, and also the shower head extension!!!
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Doc you are a breath of fresh air. Love all that natural hair❤
It’s a weave! Hope that’s ok!
@@DrJenCaudle don't be telling everybody your bizzness......😅 of course it is, looks great
THANKS! Hope you had a good weekend!
You too!
We do many of the same things in hotels. Love you and all of your podcasts. ✌️❤️😃
Aww thanks
I do the same thing. I bring my Lysol and spray everything, the remote control, etc. I use a towel too before I put my stuff on the bathroom. I put my jewelry on a towel too. I put shower shoes on I’m too. Spray your pillow and bedding with Lysol too! I definitely bring my own towels too. I just use there’s to step on.
Great idea!!
Yes, definitely use shower shower shoes. Most of the time, I take my towels. When I was a kid one of my adult cousins was dead set against sleeping with the bed spread. She said they may change your sheets everyday, the bed spread may or may not be changed between guests.
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THANK YOU DR JEN FOR THIS POWERFUL INFORMATION I WILL DO WHAT YOU SAY. YOU ARE ALWAYS TEACHING US SOME GOOD INFORMATION GOD BLESS YOU MY DR JEN 🙏 🙏🙏❤❤❤
You are so welcome!
I definitely agree with everything she’s saying and doing
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I do all the steps you mentioned. I also check and double check the mattress and bed then spray bedbug spray then microban. I also have disposable sheets that i use instead of the bedding already on the bed. I even wipe down all light switches, tv remote and door knobs and hard surfaces. I prefer to stay home 😂 but sometimes I have no choice but to travel.
I hear you 😂
I do the same things you do!!! I’m very careful when I go to hotels. I even wipe down the side table, remote control, the phone in the room and if it comes with a mini fridge I wipe it down as well with Clorox wipes.
You are doing great!
Thank you for your video! I also buy a new toothbrush and use a toothbrush cover when I travel, just in case it falls on the counter top, etc.. And I bring a bar of my favorite soap, because the hotel soaps are usually tiny. I discard them both when I leave, as I have my "home" toothbrush and soap back home. Thank you again for your helpful tips! 💚
Great idea! It's always good to be prepared!
i ALWAYS bring sheets & pillow cases from home. Wipe all handles, knobs, light switches, tables, remote & phone. Shower flip flops.
I do several of the same things you mentioned in this video and in your other one, but not all. But now I may be rethinking a couple things.
I hope it helps!
Great minds think alike. As for me, when I go in the bathroom, I use my flip flops for shower and I never sit down in the tub. And, I never walk on the floor barefoot. Toiletries are kept in my bag. I bring my own towel and washcloth. Most importantly, I try to stay at places I know are clean.
Yes I agree - those are all great tips!
Hello Doctor Caudle. I never heard of shower shoes! Thanks for that tip, and I will invest in some for whenever I go on my next trip.
They make a big difference!
I actually bring my own cleaning supplies and clean hotel rooms like I clean at home. We travel alot, my cleaning ritual initially annoyed my family, but now, they expect it!
Thanks for sharing this info. There are people who don’t do anything when they stay in hotels. Some hotels are cleaner than others, but I prefer to clean my hotel room.
Side Note - I don’t have house keeping come in during my stay because my room is clean.
That’s helpful!!
Do all you do, but we lift the mattress and spray w lysol or a natural mix that we put together that a friend who is a exterminator told us about to avoid any potential issues w bedbugs. Best thing ever! Ty 4 this video.
That’s a great idea!
Thanks, Dr. Jen.
A+ on hotel/motel protection.
Glad it was helpful!
This is very important Dr thank you I learnt a lot.
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What makeup did you pack with you on this trip? We sprayed down the bed with disinfectant Lysol. Love your videos have a safe travel.😊😊 be safe everyone out there
Lots of makeup 😆
Hi everyone. If I travel alone I always get a double bed in my room. I use the other bed to hold my suitcase and Kay my clothes out on it first the next day. I Lysol everything. I’m found the 3 oz Lysol sprays at the dollar tree and brought so Kathy because I knew they weren’t going to waste. My alcohol wipes are a must too. I found some on Amazon. They were a little more pricey but use them to wipe the tub, sinks, counter tops, desk, remote, curtain stick, door knobs and light switches. Everything. Then I repeat the same process when I return to the room. thanks you for sharing. P.S. I’m with you on the house shoes. LOL.
That’s so smart!
I always spray the bed with lysol, clean the bathroom with clorox cleanup and use shower shoes a toothbrush holder/carrier. Never put my luggage on the floor or bed.
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First thing I do before I bring my items in is pull sheets back check for bed bugs and good clean sheets.
That's a great idea!
I'm with you on all 5 of your points!
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I do all those things plus bring my own pillow cases. I use disinfectant spray on the bedding and leave it to air dry plus remove the top comforter entirely. If the hotel has a kitchen, all the utensils and plates etc are washed by hand. I have slippers that are dedicated ONLY for hotel stays. I never where them at home. I stick them in a plastic bag for storage.
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I like all these tips…love watching the cleaning videos. Have never done any of this except take slippers because I don’t even walk on the bare floors at home. I travel quite a bit and honestly none of this bothers me
Thanks for sharing!
Hotel and motel rooms in Australia always provide cups/ mugs and a kettle to make tea or coffee. They also provide tea bags, instant coffee, sugar and milk. I always boil the water and wash out the cups before I use them as they are never removed from the room to be washed in a dishwasher. If I am staying in a motel that has a an equipped kitchenette I always wash anything I am going to use before I use it and bring my own tea towels, paper towels and dish cloth. I never use the ones provided. The equipment is only as clean as the last person who used it.
Oh wow that’s interesting
Good Video good tips here are a few Bedspread , Tv Remote , Phone computer desk wipr they down !!!
Thanks for sharing
I get a flashlight and look at the mattress seams and check upholstered furniture for bedbugs! 0:15
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I do the same! Especially, when it comes to wearing some sort of shoes inside the room. Also, don’t trust the toilet bowl. I always disinfect it or use toilet paper on the surface before sitting on it. The tv controller and the phone also have to be disinfected before the use. (Add disinfecting the clothes hangers to the list too.)
And the bed runner! I never use it and the first thing i do upon arrival is throwing it on the floor😂
Last but not least, if there’s a couch/chair I won’t use it without a clean sheet.
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You're very smart to do all of that!
I’m 100% with you on all 5!! I totally do exactly the same! And get criticized but give no care 😊
Yay! And just do you!
I NEVER put my toothbrush on the towel!! Use a tissue to lay it on!
I clean counters, sinks, faucets/handles, flat surfaces, door handles & locks, fridge & microwave doors and handles, and the remote, with wipes I always travel with.
I also take my own Turkish towel-they’re very compact.
Yes I agree! Those are all great things to do.
What I do I buy some cheap sheets to put on the bed and pillow cases, Lysol spray everything I use their towels on the floor in the bathroom I bring my own towels and face cloth from home. I use disinfectant wipes on whatever I touch.😊🦋🦋🦋
I like that idea!
Very interesting facts needed to know thank you for the heads up.
Any time!
Same plus bleach wipe light switches remotes toilet sink and shower handles and fabric sanitizer of bedding. It’s a lot of work
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Pretty much the same thing but I also place my luggage in 50 gallon clear white garbage bags and don't ever have it near the bed. I also use Clorox antibacterial wipes and wipe phone, door knobs, light fixtures, toilet seat and any area that I would touch with my hands and I sit on towels only and bring my own disposable sheets and cotton blanket.
Oh wow smart
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Thank you for your recommendations. Better safe than contaminated. 😉
I do all the same!! If there is no luggage rack..I call house keeping for one.
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Definitely check the bed for bed bugs & spray the mattress & pillows down with essential oils(lavender,clove,eucalyptus,cinnamon etc) that repel them & other insects.
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@@DrJenCaudle Thank you doctor,& your smart & beautiful btw.Lovely skin & smile you have there! 😊😁🥰
Thank you, Doc. ❤
You’re welcome
Also as you are wiping down the sink, wipe the faucet where the water comes out. You would be surprised how much "black stuff” comes off.
Wow good idea
My number one priority to moving any luggage into the room is a Bed bug scan I look at the mattress, box spring and behind headboard etc … AGAIN, Before moving in!!
Thank Dr. Jen. Information is useful 👍👍🙏
You're welcome!
I do all of these. I once slid the clerk a lil something to get me fresh sheets before I ever went up to my room. Now I bring a sleeping bag, but I'm planning to get liners to use in beds. A couple more I never do: lie on the comforter, drink from the glasses (even when they have the paper covers) without washing them with the mini dish soap I bring, and use the coffee pot in the room. I've heard hotel employees say people have pi$$ed in them. Can't have some nasty person ruining coffee for me 😂
Oh wow!
This hotel is cleaner than most hospitals 🤣
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I remember you from The Doctors! Great to see you on this channel!😊
Wow thank you so much! Glad you’re r here!
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So nice to meet a fellow germaphobe 😆 I’ve used most of your hotel hacks, but hadn’t thought of the shower stall floor - ick! I have one for you, unfortunately the description is kinda gross. I always have a cover on my toothbrush, even at home, because when a toilet is flushed fecal particles go into the air (unless you shut the lid). 🤢 Another is choosing two beds, one for me and one for my suitcase. Makes things easier too.
Ah helpful!
Your like me I spray down everything and I also bring my own sheets for the bed .I use to work in a hotel and I know.
Ah, you have some experience!
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Same. I do the exact same. I like the shower shoes idea.
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Most Definitely! All Good advice also in the Comments. Many of these Housekeepers use ONE Rag to wipe down Everything 😮
I know! It’s so important to be aware of that.