Inevitably you will be staying at a hotel and sleeping in that bed that isn't your own. Some people might jump for joy, excited for a good night of sleep. Some will cringe at the sight of a bed that you are not sure was properly cleaned. Hotel beds are not the most pleasant.
Sheets are changed in between every visitor, right? Although many hotels really do change the sheets every time, there is always the question of whether or not those sheets really are clean. How can you tell? Sometimes it could be obvious with a stain or the bed doesn't seem to be properly made. Your best bet is to ditch the sheets and provide your own if you're worried about dirty sheets.
You can also forget about the bed spread and use your own blankets. Yes, it is not fun to travel with blankets and sheets but if you are someone that will lose a perfectly good night of sleep because you are worried about dirty sheets and bed spreads, you might as well bring your own.
Bed bugs are commonly spread through hotel beds. Bed bugs are so tiny that they can easily go unnoticed. Don't put any of your baggage or belongings on the bed to reduce the chance of getting bed bugs. You might be able to see bed bug waste or dander if you look close enough around the baseboards and the creases of the mattress. If you suspect bed bugs, tell the hotel and when you get home wash everything that you brought with you including your suitcase.
Let's face it, it is not always the cleaning person's fault if your bed is not up to par with your standards. They are only given a set time for every room they have to clean and can become rushed. And just because that hotel is a four-star doesn't mean that it is any cleaner than a one-star hotel.
You're better off assuming that the bed you are going to be sleeping in still has the remnants of the person that was in the bed before you. Nothing will ever be as good as your own bed. Have you had any terrible experiences with a hotel bed?
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