If you\u2019re staying in budget or older hotels, placing your suitcase in the bathtub right after check-in can help you avoid pests, dirt, and spills.<\/p>\n
Bedbug Protection:
\nBedbugs hide in mattresses, headboards, and carpets, often hitching rides in luggage. Smooth,<\/p>\n
cold tub surfaces are hard for them to climb, making it a safe temporary spot while you inspect your room.<\/p>\n
Cleaner Than Carpet:
\nHotel carpets harbor dirt, bacteria, and stains. The tub is typically among the most sanitized areas, especially since the pandemic.<\/p>\n
Spill Safety:
\nIt keeps your belongings safe from tipped drinks, leaking toiletries, or other messes.<\/p>\n
My Routine:<\/p>\n
Put zipped luggage in the tub.<\/p>\n
Inspect bed, headboard, curtains, and furniture for bedbugs.<\/p>\n
Unpack only if the room passes inspection.<\/p>\n
Bedbug Signs:
\nDark sheet spots, rust-colored stains, shed skins, sweet\/musty odor, or reddish-brown bugs the size of apple seeds.<\/p>\n
Extra Tips:<\/p>\n
Avoid placing luggage on beds or upholstered furniture.<\/p>\n
Use a flashlight for dark areas.<\/p>\n
Keep luggage closed when not in use.<\/p>\n
Wash and dry clothes on high heat after trips.<\/p>\n
Bottom Line:
\nIt\u2019s quick, simple, and might become your go-to travel habit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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