Cleaning Hygiene Today Cleaning Hygiene Magazine
Hotel rooms are filth incubators, or so numerous online articles say. To find out if the general public agree, End of Tenancy Cleaning Company conducted a survey.
The survey was completed by 3,446 participants and comprised questions on the dirtiest items in hotel rooms, items Brits check before using and what is deemed a good sign of cleanliness while staying away.
On arrival, the general public check the following five items are clean first:
1 Bed linens (79%)
2 Bathtub /shower (68%)
3 Glasses and mugs (63%)
4 Remote controls (58%)
5 Decorative cushions /blankets (37%)
Other key findings from the survey revealed:
32% of Brits do a sweep or dust test of a hotel room before using it
37% of Brits CLEAN a hotel room before using it
37% of Brits bring cleaning supplies or accessories to a hotel room
Of those that said yes to “do you bring cleaning supplies or accessories to a hotel room”, the following five items are most common:
1 Wet wipes (56%)
2 Bleach or sanitiser (44%)
3 Fragrance spray or candles (33%)
4 Own glass or mug (33%)
5 Own fresh sheets and towels (11%)
Finally, when asked “do you think the cleanliness of a hotel room is solely the cleaner’s responsibility”: 44% said yes 56% said no.
Brits rank the 10 dirtiest items in a hotel room
1 Remote controls
2 Light switches
3 Decorative cushions /blankets
4 Telephones
5 Upholstered chairs /sofas
6 Curtains
7 Carpets
8 Windows and windowsills
9 Bed linens
10 Glasses and mugs
Top five signs of cleanliness Brits look for in a hotel room
1 Freshly laundered sheets and towels – no stains
2 No dust or cobwebs
3 No mould in the bathroom
4 A clean mattress with mattress protector
5 Nice smells
