5 dirty things travelers do and a hotel item that's dirtier than a toilet

Be careful where you put your suitcase.

When we travel, we meet many dirty things on planes, in airports, or in hotel rooms. This is normal when we travel.

Some things travelers do can be very dirty without them knowing. One thing in hotel rooms can be dirtier than a toilet seat.

A travel team made a list of dirty things travelers should know. It will make you want to use hand sanitizer.

Remote controls in hotel rooms can be very dirty.

We clean our remote controls at home, but hotel staff may not clean them. This makes them very dirty, even dirtier than a toilet seat.

Many people do not clean the remote before using it, so germs stay on it.

When you arrive, you often put your suitcase on the bed to unpack, but remember where it has been.

Your suitcase has been to your home, the airport, and the plane. It can have many germs, so put it on the floor or a rack.

A flight attendant said one part of the plane is never cleaned.

Planes can be dirty, especially with quick turnarounds between flights. Some areas are not cleaned well.

There is a dirty spot on planes that passengers often use. A flight attendant said to never use the seat pocket.

The seat pocket is not cleaned, just emptied of trash. Many dirty things have been found in it.

Walking barefoot in hotels or planes can be dirty. Wear flip flops to avoid germs.

Holidaymakers often walk barefoot in hotels or planes, which can be dirty. Wear flip flops instead.

Touchscreens in airports are rarely cleaned when it's busy.

Brits will use more touchscreens at airports due to new EU rules. They will need to scan their passports and give fingerprints.

Many people do not clean their hands after using touchscreens, which can spread germs.

A travel expert said to take extra hygiene steps to stay healthy while traveling. Wash your hands and clean shared surfaces.

Travelers should also get travel insurance to cover medical expenses if they get sick.

Good travel insurance covers medical bills if you need a doctor or hospital. But it may not cover you if you're stuck in your room.

Travelers should protect themselves from getting sick to enjoy their trip.

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