Why you should avoid folded toilet paper in the hotel
02.10.202411:15
From: CHIP editorial team
What’s in hotel toilet paper? Surprising findings from an expert about a supposedly harmless product. This way you can ensure more hygiene when traveling.
In many hotels, the first sheets of toilet paper are artfully folded to signify cleanliness and luxury. However, experts are critical of this practice because the art of folding could be unhygienic. (via: “t-online“)
Hygiene in the hotel: You should not use folded toilet paper
In many hotels we come across carefully folded toilet paper. But behind this seemingly elaborate presentation lies a potential health risk. To artfully fold the sheets of paper, the cleaning staff must touch the roll and the top layers. Germs and bacteria that are on the surface of the skin can inevitably be transferred. When you wipe them, they get into the sensitive intimate area and increase the risk of infections.
Hygiene experts therefore strongly advise against using the first sheets of toilet paper. “It is advisable to play it safe and throw away the first leaves,” emphasizes an experienced hygiene specialist. By taking this simple measure, you can significantly minimize your personal risk of infection and enjoy a hygienic stay in the hotel.
Hardly a hygiene hazard: folded towels
Guests often discover artistically folded towels on their hotel beds. However, the risk of infection is significantly lower. These towels are mainly used to dry hands, which means the risk of infection is minimal. “The cleaners make sure their hands are clean,” emphasizes an expert.
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