Why should you put your suitcase in the bathroom when checking into a hotel room?
When we have to travel for work or tourism to a foreign land after a long journey and we are given the keys to the hotel room, remember not to rush to put your suitcase in the wardrobe or on the hotel bed. The reason is that after a period of sitting in a car or traveling by plane, your suitcase will have a lot of dirt, insects, or even snakes and scorpions clinging to it. If you rush to put it on the bed or in the wardrobe, these insects will still cling to your clothes. And they can harm you if you accidentally wear those clothes.
That is why, to prevent risks, you should keep your suitcase in the bathroom (you can place it in the bathtub if available) to prevent bed bugs from attacking your personal belongings.
Bed bugs tend to hide in warm places in the room such as mattresses, sofas, carpets, or anything wrapped in fabric. Doing this will help eliminate harmful insects. It also cleans your suitcase before using it again.
Other notes when checking into a hotel room
Check the door lock and room key
Check if the door lock works, how the door lock operates. You can try locking the door from inside and outside the room to make sure the lock is working properly.
Lock windows and balcony doors
If traveling with a child, you should lock the windows and balcony doors to prevent the child from being curious, climbing outside, and causing unfortunate accidents.
Check cleanliness
Check the corners of the room, the bed, the wardrobe, and the toilet to ensure that the room is clean and safe.
Check hidden corners of the room
To avoid being spied on by hidden cameras, you should thoroughly check all corners of the room, hidden spots. Check all items such as lamps, wardrobes, wall paintings, and TVs to make sure there are no abnormalities.
Clean the glasses in the room
Although the room will be cleaned and the cups and dishes will be rinsed or replaced before you check in, it’s still a good idea to wash them again if you plan to use them.
If there is a kettle in the room, boil a kettle of water and discard it. This is to disinfect the kettle. You can’t be sure about the previous guest’s use of the kettle, so it’s better to clean it again.