New Jersey Hotel Travel Tips For A More Comfortable Weekend Stay This Spring

Spring getaways are always fun! There's nothing better than a relaxing night away to recharge and enjoy a cozy weekend escape. Putting the phone down and completely disconnecting.

Just the thought of it sounds amazing!

But when you finally check into your hotel room and unpack, you might want to think twice about what you touch first.

Avoid These Germ Hotspots In Your Hotel During Spring Trips

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A new report is out about the dirtiest parts of a hotel room, but before we get to the most disgusting item, a few other items are crawling with germs, too!

I have a friend who brings her own sheets when she travels. Yes! Her own sheets.

She says hotel sheets are disgusting, so she replaces them as soon as she gets into the room.

What Are The Germiest Surfaces In Hotel Rooms?

According to the popular travel website Travel + Leisure, high-touch surfaces are the most contaminated, including phones, remotes, light switches, and carpets. 

No surprise to hear that any of those items made the list, but there's one item that hardly ever gets washed. And it's probably not something you've ever thought about.

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Decorative throw pillows and the runner at the end of the bed are considered the grossest because they hardly ever get washed.

Make sure to toss those aside!

Ceiling fans, curtain rods, and showerheads are often overlooked as well, so just be aware as you head out on your spring travels and remember to pack some wipes!