Here’s what you should avoid touching in a hotel room if you’re running away from germs

When you take possession of a hotel room, whether it’s for one night or a slightly longer stay, you may want to feel “at home”: store your things in the closet, arrange your toiletry bag in the bathroom, wear an embroidered bathrobe after a good shower, and some flowing coffee, courtesy of the hotel. However, if you have an aversion to germs, you should prefer the hotel bar instead (or a neighborhood bistro) to drink your espresso. We explain.

The coffee maker in the hotel room, a nest of germs and moulds

According to Tara Richardson, a former waitress, the coffee pot that is sometimes available in hotel rooms is a real breeding ground for bacteria. Explain to the magazine GOOD + GOOD :

Coffeemakers are usually only lightly cleaned (a quick splash and wipe), as most hotels care more about looks and speed than actual cleaning.

[Elles] they are rarely deep cleaned which means there is a lot of bacteria and sometimes even mold growing inside due to standing water.

Unless you go around a sponge and dish soap in the suitcaseso it’s better leave the coffee pot alone and take the opportunity to go for a coffee elsewhere, more so if you avoid germs and microbes.

In addition to this element of appliances, the professional also warns about the cleanliness of the glasses and cups offered”, which are mostly just rinsed and dried in the bathroom sink “.

Obviously, each hotel gives its own instructions regarding housekeeping and not everyone is swayed by Tara Richardson’s remarks, but it is always good to know this in order to fully enjoy your stay. And all the more if you like free coffee!