Britonss rank remote controls as the dirtiest item in a hotel room. 79% of people check hotel bed linens on arrival, followed by bathtub/shower (68%) and glasses and mugs (63%); 56% of travellers bring their own wet wipes, 44% bring bleach and 33% bring fragrance spray.
Hotel rooms are filth incubators, or so numerous online articles say. To find out if the general public agree, End of Tenancy Cleaning Company conducted a survey .The survey was completed by 3,446 participants and comprised questions on the dirtiest items in hotel rooms, items Brits check before using and what is deemed a good sign of cleanliness while staying away.
Britons rank the 10 dirtiest items in a hotel room
- Remote controls
- Light switches
- Decorative cushions /blankets
- Telephones
- Upholstered chairs /sofas
- Curtains
- Carpets
- Windows and windowsills
- Bed linens
- Glasses and mugs
On arrival, the general public check the following 5 items are clean first:
- Bed linens (79%)
- Bathtub /shower (68%)
- Glasses and mugs (63%)
- Remote controls (58%)
- Decorative cushions /blankets (37%)
More key findings from the survey:
- 32% of Brits do a sweep or dust test of a hotel room before using it
- 37% of Brits CLEAN a hotel room before using it
- 37% of Brits bring cleaning supplies or accessories to a hotel room
Of those that said yes to “do you bring cleaning supplies or accessories to a hotel room”, the following 5 items are most common:
- Wet wipes (56%)
- Bleach or sanitiser (44%)
- Fragrance spray or candles (33%)
- Own glass or mug (33%)
- Own fresh sheets and towels (11%)
Top 5 signs of cleanliness Britons look for in a hotel room
- Freshly laundered sheets and towels – no stains
- No dust or cobwebs
- No mould in the bathroom
- A clean mattress with mattress protector
- Nice smells
Finally, when asked “do you think the cleanliness of a hotel room is solely the cleaner’s responsibility”:
- 44% said yes
- 56% said no
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