1. Pillows. While linens are typically cleaned between guests, this is not the case with pillowcases. According to research conducted at five prominent hotel chains in the United States, some personnel do not clean pillow coverings until they are unclean. Some admitted to just brushing off and ironing them. If you’re concerned, sniff it; if it smells bad, request a freshie immediately.

2. Telephone. According to research, in-room telephones are rife with microorganisms. People touch them frequently but breathe into them, allowing germs to spread readily. And, like the others, this is an object in a room that maids frequently overlook. What’s the solution? Bring your own disinfecting wipes.

3. Remote control It is no knowledge that the remote contains several types of bacteria. Tests show that certain remotes may be contaminated with feces from hotel guests who do not wash their hands after using the restroom. Give it a disinfectant wipe or put it in a ziplock bag when you’re finished using it.

4. Cups and glasses. Think twice about using the mugs and glasses in your hotel room. In most cases, they are simply rinsed away between guests.We recommend cleaning them with dishwashing liquid or, if you don’t have one, drinking from a reusable container.

5. Hairdryer Bring your own hairdryer with you on your next vacation.In an ABC study, a microbiologist discovered that the hairdryer is frequently touched by guests and rarely cleaned. He went on: “There must be some things you can do with a hairdryer that I am not aware of because some of them were pretty germy.” Ew.

6. Drawer and dresser. Unpacking your suitcase and placing your folded items in hotel room drawers might make it feel more like home. But you might want to keep your belongings in your bag, as a travel expert has advised that you should never utilize your hotel room’s chest of drawers. Dresser drawers are not on a maid’s cleaning list, therefore if a traveler leaves dirty underwear or clothing in a drawer for a week, you are contaminating your belongings. Yikes

7. Bathroom counters. Think twice about leaving personal belongings on the bathroom counter, especially near the sink. According to a research titled Hotel Hygiene Exposed, bathroom worktops in some three-star hotels included yeast, gram-positive cocci, and other nastiness.