[Laneco]

I travel extensively and always bring my stainless water bottle. It's large screw-off top lets me put in ice, water, etc. All mine and always clean. I will not touch the bedspread and don't even get me started on door knobs.

I'm really not squeamish about other things. I've mucked horse stalls, cleaned cattle barns, dog kennels, etc. I will stand knee deep in the stuff that animals make but I will NOT touch a hotel bedspread...

THIS - copied from Seahawk's link - seems like very good advice:

Tips to Stay Healthy in Hotels


"So now you're grossed out, but should you actually worry? Experts say the risk of getting sick from hotel germs is relatively low. Still, if you want to reduce you risk even further, here are some suggestions:

Remove the hotel bedspread. That's typically the most germ-laden thing in the whole room.

Travel with sanitizing wipes. Wipe things that people touch a lot, such as the phone and the remote.

Wash your hands. The main way you can get sick is by getting lots of germs on your hands, then putting your hands in your mouth. So remember what your mother told you, and wash your hands early and often.

Look for rust-colored stains on sheets and bedspreads. It can be a sign that bedbugs are present."


angela