The first thing I do when I get to my hotel room (after checking for bed bugs) is sanitize. I know, it sounds very germaphobic but I have to do it. Cleaning service does just that, CLEAN. Not sanitize. I don’t clean every square inch, just a few of the main things. Before I leave home, I put about 5 antibacterial wipes in a zip lock bag. I keep them in the front pocket of my luggage for quick access. Here are the top things I sanitize:
- Remote control
- Phone
- Night stand tops
- Drawer handles
- Door knobs
- Faucet handles
- Light switches
- Toilet handle
- Last but not least, the toilet seat
The whole process only takes a few minutes, and it makes me feel much cleaner for the entire stay. I just look around the room and think… If there was a person with the flu in the room before me, what would they have touched?
