By Ellen Jenne,Maria Ortega,Sophie Buchan
Copyright walesonline
When checking into a hotel , most of us instinctively inspect how spotless the room looks, examining everything from the bathroom to the bedding and what might be hidden beneath. Nevertheless, what appears pristine on the surface and what’s genuinely hygienic can be vastly different matters, reports the Mirror . Posting on TikTok , @ellianamadridssss, who works as a hotel cleaner, revealed five items she’s “never been told to clean”. This encompasses daily items we drink from as well as the very bedding we sleep upon. She said that the items include: Elliana’s video triggered a flood of shocked responses from TikTok viewers. The reactions in the clip’s comments section demonstrate this alarm. Responses such as “Are you kidding me?” and “I’m terrified” have appeared numerous times. Meanwhile, other users have recounted their own encounters, with one clarifying: “When I worked at a hotel, we always cleaned the duvet sheets and pillow cases but only ever cleaned the actual pillows/comforters when they were stained.” Another commented: “I’ve cleaned 5 star hotels and can confirm this is true. Also don’t ever EVER use the glass cups.” Some revealed their personal strategies, such as deliberately spilling a beverage on the bed before departing the room to guarantee they received fresh bedding upon their return. Whilst this doesn’t suggest these items are never cleaned – as standards differ between hotels and individual housekeeping staff – it has nonetheless left numerous guests worried about what they’re resting on and drinking from. Allergy expert Doctor Tania Elliott reinforces these worries, pointing out that comparable items are frequently neglected during cleaning routines. Posting on TikTok as @drtaniaelliott, she declared that these are the “things they don’t clean in a hotel room”. Also providing five items, she begins by disclosing that they “don’t change the sheets every time if they don’t look dirty”. What other items does she claim never receive proper cleaning? She explained: “Same thing goes for pillowcases. So always bring your own.” For coffee lovers, it’s disappointing news as “these things are filled with bacteria”. In a more shocking disclosure, she revealed that “cleaners do not wash the glasses in between guests. They just wipe it off”. She further clarified that “there’s a reason hotel rooms use coloured carpets”, observing that it’s “to hide the stains. So always choose a hotel room that has hardwood or tile flooring”. If you want ideas and inspiration to plan your next UK adventure plus selected offers and competitions, sign up for our 2Chill weekly newsletter here
