Things to do first when staying at a hotel

Checking for bed bugs under the bed, in hidden corners of the room, and hanging a "do not disturb" sign are some things you should do before unpacking and retiring.

All you want to do is kick off your shoes and relax, right? But there are more important things to do before you hit the sack.

Check for bed bugs under the bed

Check under the mattress, headboard and bed frame for bed bugs. Make sure you check every corner of the bed as bed bugs are small brown specks that are hard to see and hide during the day but disappear in a flash when spotted. They can bite you, leave painful welts or even transmit dangerous diseases.

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Sanitation check

Your room may look clean, but that doesn't mean it's hygienic. Housekeeping staff may scrub the bathroom, but they may not regularly clean the most germ-ridden areas like TV and air conditioner remotes, light switches, doorknobs, etc. So, take a few minutes to clean these items to ensure you can enjoy your vacation safely and healthily.

Before you fall into your cozy bed, take a few minutes to do some small but important things to ensure your health and safety. Photo: Huffingtonpost

Check hidden corners in the room

Before unpacking your locked hotel room, check these hidden corners to make sure you’re alone: ​​under the bed, in the closet, in the bathroom, and behind the curtains. A bad guy could have sneaked in and been hiding in the room, or even something more dangerous to your life and property. There have been reports of guests complaining of a foul smell after checking in and finding a dead body under the bed after checking in. So, do this to be safe.

Remove sheets and blankets

Pillowcases are easy to wash, but sheets and blankets are not. Hotel staff do not even clean the sheets after dozens of guests, even in luxury hotels. According to a former manager of a famous hotel chain in the US, hotels sometimes only change sheets and blankets about four times a year. Even blankets with replaceable covers are not safe, so before you lie down, take these creepy things off.

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Things are not as clean as you think. Photo: Elitecontractcleaning

Hang a "Do Not Disturb" sign

Unless you want your room cleaned or have any urgent requests, put a "Do Not Disturb" sign on your door when you enter. Make sure to take it down each morning before you leave so the staff can do their cleaning for you.

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According to VNE