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Traveling can be exciting and exhausting at the same
time.
After long hours schlepping stuff on planes and trains, and
then sightseeing with family or attending business events –
whatever the reason for the trip - we look forward to
getting into our hotel room to unwind, shower or bathe, and
get some rest.
But what happens when you arrive and the room stinks (from
either the previous guest, cleaning products, or room
deodorizers), you are hesitant to take your shoes off, and
you immediately dismiss soaking in the tub once you see the
inside of the shower curtain?
I'm not just talking about low end hotel experiences here,
these things happen at high end places too.
I admit, I may be pretty fussy about hotel rooms. And yes, I
have been known to check out of decent places at midnight
and check in somewhere else if I didn't feel completely
satisfied or safe.
And then, if I'm staying at a place for several days I
actually rearrange the furniture to my liking and I keep the
ironing board up for more counter space (usually for my
supplements, and baggies full of my herbal tea bags and
protein powder)
Oh my gosh, I can't believe I'm sharing this with you but I
figure some of you might be like me! - so I've come up with
some tips for dealing with "hotel room yuckies" (especially
if you are staying for a few days):
- Inspect your room and make sure it's satisfactory
before the bellhop leaves you there with your luggage
- Open your suitcase all the way with the top flap on
the luggage rack and hang up your hanging clothes. Keep
your folded clothes in your suitcase rather than putting
them in drawers - use the inside top of the suitcase as
an area to spread your clothes.
- Pull down the bedspread half way on the bed so you
don't have to sit on top of the bedspread - sitting on
the underside of the bedspread seems less yucky
- Meet someone in housekeeping who is in charge of
your room.
Tell them you are allergic to artificial scents and
cleaning products and to not use them in your room
during your stay.
- You might even tell housekeeping that you don't need
them to clean your room or change your sheets while you
are there, and that you will let them know if you need
clean towels and when you need to get rid of your trash.
- Take footies to wear while in hotel room instead of
being barefoot.
- Use one of the glasses in the bathroom to put your
toothbrush in vertically, whether it has a cover or not.
If it is not covered put the toothbrush handle inside of
the glass and put the brush part at the top where it is
not touching any surfaces.
- Take your own soap and carry it in a plastic soap
tray
This is how I use my
essential oils: (and they are absolutely essential - I
would never travel without them for many reasons, one is
that they naturally kill unwanted bacteria, virus, and
fungus):
- Sprinkle several drops on the carpet throughout the
room (if I'm barefoot) {I like Purification}
- Spray my favorite
essential oil spray {Thieves spray bottle I carry in
my purse} on the remote control and the earpiece and
mouthpiece of the phone
- Sprinkle several drops of a good anti-microbial oil
{Purification or Thieves} on a washcloth and stuff it
into the vents of the a/c/heater {I love Purification
mixed with orange for this}. Turn on the fan and run it
so the oil diffuses throughout the room.
- If you must use the drawers, spray or drip a few
drops of oil in the drawer or on a tissue and then put
it in the drawer next to your clothes (lavender is good
for this).
- Place a few drops of lemon (I always have lemon with
me) on the bathroom counter and wipe it down
- Place a few drops of oil on the bed where you will
sit (lavender) and put a few drops on a tissue and tuck
under your pillow.
- If you are really serious about good hand washing,
then travel with the
new Thieves foaming dispenser soap - carry it in a
large zip-lock baggie.
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