As soon as you enter the hotel room, do this first thing for 5 seconds, otherwise you may fall ill, expert revealed a big secret.

News India Live, Digital Desk: Often when we go to a city for holidays, as soon as we step into the hotel room, we fall straight on the bed due to fatigue. But do you know that this one small carelessness of yours can take a toll on your health? An expert’s claim is going viral on social media, in which it has been told that how important the first 5 seconds are for you as soon as you enter the hotel room. We are not talking about any hidden camera here, rather it is about hygiene, which is much more serious than that.

Why is it necessary to do this 5 second task as soon as you enter the hotel room?

On the social media platform TikTok, a user named @anastasiastefa9 has shared a shocking video regarding the cleanliness of the hotel room. He told that as soon as you enter the room, first lie on the bed. Decorative Cushions and Bed Runner Pick it up and throw it on the floor. This work takes only 5 seconds, but it can save you from many types of infections and dirt.

The bitter truth behind decorative items: never wash?

According to reports, in hotels, bedsheets and pillow covers are changed and washed after every guest’s departure, but this does not happen with the decorative cushions and bed runners placed on the bed. A former housekeeper revealed that in many hotels these decorative items are not washed until they start looking dirty. This means that germs from hundreds of people who stayed before you may be present on those cushions.

Expert advice: Do not trust anything except bedsheets

Commenting on the viral video, many other hotel staff have also confirmed this. An employee said that there are instructions from the management that cushions should not be changed until stains are visible. Not only this, it has also been advised to be careful about the glasses and mugs kept in the room, because many times they are also washed and kept with just plain water. In such a situation, it is safest to use only white sheets and washed pillowcases while staying in a hotel.

It is very important to check cleanliness

However, not all hotels are the same. Many renowned hotels are very strict about hygiene and disinfect the room decor from time to time. Still, for your own safety, it’s a smart move to remove cushions and bed runners as soon as you enter the room. Next time you check-in at a hotel, remember these 5-second ‘hygiene hacks’ to keep your journey pleasant and safe.