10 Secrets Hotel Employees Won’t Tell You

“Here’s the thing: Housekeepers have a ton of rooms to clean every day, and have to haul ass to get them done between check-out and check-in. This usually means that we have to cut corners to keep up with the demand. Sheets get washed daily, but blankets are usually only washed once a week, while the bedspreads barely ever get washed—maybe once a month, longer if there aren’t any obvious stains. When you book a room, requesting a full set of clean linens should do the trick.” —Jenna

“The remote is probably the least cleaned item in the room. I’d also steer clear of the drinking glasses, which tend to get their sparkle from furniture polish. Stick to paper cups.” —Britt, a former hotel maid in Kansas