04 Jun Experts Reveal The Grossest Areas Of Your Hotel Room That The Cleaners Always Miss

It’s vacation season, which means you’re likely to end up in a hotel room for a few nights at some point this summer. And while travel websites and holiday magazines may make your next hotel room look like an idyllic getaway, you might actually be staying in a petri dish.

Hotel rooms, despite looking clean and pristine, are often hotbeds for bacteria, mold, and fungus, but there’s no need to lose sleep thinking about what germs previous guests may have left behind.

Check out our list of the grossest areas of your hotel room and our tips on how to deal with them while still enjoying your relaxing vacation.

1. The Tub

The bathtub in a hotel is likely coated in bacteria, so it’s best to skip a soak and opt for a shower. “Keep in mind there’s a [film] that forms over time in the tub and that holds organisms,” says Philip Tierno, a microbiologist and clinical professor of microbiology and pathology at the NYU School of Medicine.

However, be cautious even in the shower. They can be a breeding ground for mold and mildew, which can cause everything from athletes foot to triggering allergies. Tierno advises running the hot water and squirting some shampoo or soap onto the tub surface before stepping in. It’ll reduce the bacteria.

2. The Shower Head

Shower heads should be replaced each year. Otherwise, they run the risk of accumulating Legionella bacteria. This bacteria can be particularly harmful to the elderly and people with compromised immune systems, leading to Legionnaires disease, which can be fatal.

Once again, Tierno recommends running the hot water for a minute before getting in the shower. “Whatever’s loose can drop out — and that’s ideal,” he says.

There’s also one other area of the washroom to watch out for…

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