Why You Should Think Twice Before Using the Kettle in Your Hotel Room
Quelle: VIDEOELEPHANT (Glomex)
Although hotels provide kettles for their guests, not all guests use them as intended. Experienced travelers often share on social media why they prefer to avoid the kettle in the hotel room. Most hotels clean their kettles regularly. However, a thorough cleaning is not always guaranteed, as the devices are often only rinsed out. Reports on social media also suggest that some guests use the kettles in the room for purposes other than boiling water, raising understandable concerns about hygiene. Another reason to avoid the kettle in the hotel room is that, according to reports, some guests use it to cook meat or other foods, which is both unpleasant and unhygienic. Even though such incidents are rare, just the thought of it can make you think twice before making a cup of tea. The safest option is to completely avoid the kettle and instead go to a nearby café or the hotel lounge to satisfy your caffeine needs. If you still want to use the kettle, carefully check the interior before turning it on to see how clean it looks. Alternatively, you can boil the water vigorously for three to five minutes – this helps kill bacteria, fungi, and viruses. By taking these small precautions, you can make your stay a little more reassuring and your drink a little safer.