Spa Baths
Taking a bath while you’re on vacation might sound extremely luxurious. But it may turn out to be just the opposite, according to a former housekeeper in Queensland, Australia. Many of the rooms and suites at hotels she cleaned had spa baths in the bathroom.
Every few weeks, housekeepers run a special cleaner through the spa to remove all the gunk that builds up over time. What comes out? Trust us…you don’t want to know! There’s usually a significant build-up of oils and fats from the skin, among other disgusting things.
This housekeeper notes that this information is obviously hidden from guests. And sometimes, ignorance really is bliss. But even if you’re not a germaphobe, this can gross you out.
Think about it: Leading up to that thorough cleaning, all those elements are just circulating each time someone uses the bath. Nasty, right?
Ice Buckets
You might think that those ice buckets are perfectly fine with a plastic liner. Well, according to a hotel housekeeper, just because you’re using the liner, it doesn’t mean everyone else will too.
In fact, they’ve seen ice buckets used as puke buckets, dog dishes, and many other unsanitary things. And generally, the buckets are only cleaned superficially, she adds.
The ice or leftover water gets dumped, and then it’s just wiped down with a rag or left to dry, and maybe a spray with any old all-purpose cleaner the hotel provides housekeeping staff with.
