Originally Posted by
Ancien Maestro
I once was in a California Motel and opened a remote control battery cover because the remote wasn't working to have what looked like saliva leaking out of it..
Batteries leak battery yutz. Probably it is more corrosive than infectious. Since no remote control battery in a hotel has ever been changed, ask for or carry new ones. If the remote will not operate the teevee when pointed at the rear wall or ceiling, it is time to change batteries.