We are living in weird times where travel still remains a slippery slope. And while hotels and resorts have opened up, none of them can guarantee 100% safety even if they follow the strictest sanitising and social distancing measures. Besides, nobody really knows what happens behind the doors. If you decide to travel during the pandemic, you’ll want to take as many safety precautions as possible. Here’s how you should disinfect your hotel room even if you are checking into a five-star property you trust.
1. Sanitise Your Luggage
Sure the staff will sanitise your luggage at the entrance, but you should wipe down and spray your luggage too. Remember your luggage is stacked and carried in the hotel lobby so, failing to spray your luggage with a disinfectant is like inviting coronavirus to the room. Here are 10 Biggest Mistakes To Avoid While Checking In & Out Of A Hotel.
2. Carry Your Own Towel, Pillow Cover & More
You must do some extra packing if you are travelling during the pandemic. You might typically rely on the hotel to provide you with the necessities, but it is best to use your own items. So carry your towel, pillow cover and even your own mug. Be sure to always clean the cutlery in the room with soap and water.
3. Open A Window To Allow Ventilation
You must have heard time and again that a closed air-conditioned room can be the breeding ground for the virus. So, as soon as you check into the room, open the window to allow the airborne pathogens to escape. Also, choose a room with a window where you can let in fresh air for proper ventilation. Here are 6 Mistakes To Avoid While Booking A Private Villa For Your Next Getaway.
4. Sanitise Your Room
Sure your hotel will have the sanitisation and disinfection policies in place, but the only way to be doubly sure is to disinfect the room yourself. Bring your own disinfectant wipes and wipe down the high-touch areas and items like phones, remotes, nightstands, light switches, doorknobs, showerheads and bathroom counter. Also, try and reduce your touchpoints in the room and disinfect everything that you cannot avoid touching. Also, disinfect your clothes and shoes each time you get into a hotel room.
5. Wash Your Hands
We cannot remind you enough to keep washing your hands. Yes, washing your hands is the echoing mantra of 2020. Do not forget to scrub your hands after you put your luggage in the cupboard and sanitise your room. Here are 10 Rules For A Safe Hotel Stay During COVID-19 Pandemic.
The SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted primarily by inhalation or from touching contaminated surfaces and then transferring to your face and eyes. You would, therefore want to be as careful as possible.