A new male/female traveler thing?
Jul 21, 2006, 4:14 pm
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WARNING -- If you are easily grossed out and/or believe in the old saying, "Ignorance is bliss," this thread having to do with hotels and cleanliness is best avoided; just skip right on by to the Notable Quote.
Jul 21, 2006, 7:36 pm
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Originally Posted by MileageAddict
For those of you paranoid about bacteria, an interesting factoid:
Using paper towels after washing your hands with soap and water reduces bacteria count on your hands an additional 30% or so.
Using a hot air dryer increases the bacteria count by about 400%.
Using paper towels after washing your hands with soap and water reduces bacteria count on your hands an additional 30% or so.
Using a hot air dryer increases the bacteria count by about 400%.
Thanks.
Jul 22, 2006, 2:37 am
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For another Vegas horror, there's the Wild Wild West.
Jul 22, 2006, 6:52 am
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Originally Posted by MileHighMarissa
I have always been wary when it comes to some things at hotels, but after completely reading this thread, I think I'd rather sleep in my car. kthanks.
Well, unless you bought it used...
Jul 24, 2006, 6:37 pm
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Originally Posted by janeway
There was an interesting article in Laptop Magazine last month titled:
"When Germs Attack: You know to take the comforter off of your bed before you settle into sleep, but have you thought about what’s lurking in the carpet, on the remote control, and even in the ice bucket?"
The article indicated that the some surfaces in hotel rooms, like the desk, can actually contain more germs than the bathroom since they aren't regularly sanitized.
Yes, it did influence my travel habits.
"When Germs Attack: You know to take the comforter off of your bed before you settle into sleep, but have you thought about what’s lurking in the carpet, on the remote control, and even in the ice bucket?"
The article indicated that the some surfaces in hotel rooms, like the desk, can actually contain more germs than the bathroom since they aren't regularly sanitized.
Yes, it did influence my travel habits.
Jul 24, 2006, 6:42 pm
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Originally Posted by Analise
Which hotels have your colleagues experienced dirty sheets? When they realized that, what did they do and then what did the hotels do for them?
Jul 24, 2006, 6:43 pm
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Originally Posted by Emma65
I avoid using the antibacterial stuff for the simple reason that the bacteria more often than not get resistent to it. In the long run it's doing more harm than good.
Triclosyn should be banned.
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Triclosyn should be banned.
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Jul 24, 2006, 6:46 pm
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Originally Posted by workandski
What about the shopping baskets at the supermarket?
Jul 24, 2006, 11:05 pm
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I'd already unpacked, gone for a swim, and then showered before bed
, people bring their babies in them, etc. The chlorine might kill some of the nasties, but only if the Ph and chlorine levels are good, and it has enough time to work. And some stuff it won't kill anyway. And the oils and goop interacts with the chlorine, leaving less of it available for the fecal coliform bacteria. But I swim anyway. Inconsistent? Sure. 
Human nature, I guess. Some stuff we worry about, some we don't.
Jul 25, 2006, 1:00 am
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price is no assurance of cleanliness
Last fall we checked into a Hyatt property near DC and when I opened the folding cot they sent up for my son (housekeeper had "forgotten" to make up the sofa bed) it was gross -dirty sheets, dirty blankets, cigarette butts, etc. You better believe that night was comped - it was the first night of a week long stay and I was ready to move on.
Yesterday checked into a local budget motel for the A/C - our house was 95 F at 10 pm the night before. First thing I notice was the smell of scouring powder in the bathroom - everything was immaculate. The housekeeper came in to help me for a moment, and tidied up the beds on her way out - we'd only barely mussed the spread by then.
Some people take pride in their work, and some don't.
Yesterday checked into a local budget motel for the A/C - our house was 95 F at 10 pm the night before. First thing I notice was the smell of scouring powder in the bathroom - everything was immaculate. The housekeeper came in to help me for a moment, and tidied up the beds on her way out - we'd only barely mussed the spread by then.
Some people take pride in their work, and some don't.
Jul 25, 2006, 6:43 pm
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Originally Posted by anabolism
I've always been paranoid about remote controls, phones, lamps, door knobs, etc. I've not been worried about bacteria, but cold and flu. I usually use kleenex to handle hard surfaces in hotel rooms, and paper towels in public bathrooms.
If I saw someone wiping them down, I'd have to assume that they were related to Howard Hughes.
Jul 25, 2006, 6:56 pm
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Originally Posted by janeway
What about elevator buttons?
If I saw someone wiping them down, I'd have to assume that they were related to Howard Hughes.
If I saw someone wiping them down, I'd have to assume that they were related to Howard Hughes.
What about seat belts and bin doors on the plane? Those I just handle, but I don't like it.
Jul 26, 2006, 12:44 am
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Originally Posted by janeway
What about elevator buttons?
If I saw someone wiping them down, I'd have to assume that they were related to Howard Hughes.
If I saw someone wiping them down, I'd have to assume that they were related to Howard Hughes.
