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How do you know if hotel sheets are clean?

Make sure bed sheets are clean If they look stained, crumpled or have hair on them, ask for a change immediately (or, better still, find a different hotel). Your nose can also be useful here – if they smell, it's a no-no. Check to see if the sheets have fold marks, and whether they feel crisp or soft and sticky.



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For starters, hotel sheets are designed to withstand frequent washings and constant use. They're also usually made of higher-quality materials, such as 100% cotton or Egyptian cotton. As a result, they're softer and more durable than your average bed sheet.

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Most hotels opt for percale sheets with a 500 thread count, knowing they will be more durable and comfortable than those with other weaves. Not only does white make you feel like you are sleeping in a cloud, it always feels fresh and new, regardless of how many times you have washed your sheets.

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Glassware, linen and the TV remote Typically, they don't get cleaned between guests and become a breeding ground for bacteria. Use the pillows from the closet; they're more likely to be freshly washed than the ones on the bed.

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For the sleeping area, check the underside of the pillows to see if they've simply been flipped, and inspect the sheets properly – any remaining wrinkles are a sign they have not been cleaned, and any brown 'spots' could be bed bugs – which is incredibly serious, and you should leave immediately.

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Look for dried red or black spots on the mattress, this is evidence bed bugs excrement. Have your phone's flashlight out to better light the area. Check the underside of the mattress, most hotels flip and rotate their mattresses about 4 times a year. Check the pillows for the same reddish residue.

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Request new linens, pillows, or blankets: When you arrive, you can request new linens or pillows, even blankets, from the hotel before you settle in. In upscale hotels, sheets are typically the cleanest thing in the room, but freshly washed pillows could help.

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Sheets are usually changed between guests, and sometimes state law requires it, but there's no guarantee that they will be. As for bedspreads, forget it. As countless hidden-camera investigative TV programs have confirmed, they aren't washed regularly.

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As a result, it is standard practice for hotels to change sheets after each guest's departure. This ensures that every new guest is welcomed with fresh, clean sheets. What is this? The process involves removing the used sheets, pillowcases, and duvet covers and replacing them with freshly laundered ones.

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