Motel/Hotel TV Remote Controls - Yuck!
 

I found a good way to eliminate touching those remote controls. I put it in a zip lock bag! The remote is totally encased in clean plastic and I can see all the buttons and all buttons are easily pushed! I'm sure I'm not the first one to do this but I have never seen this tip anywhere and I hope I always remember to travel with zip lock bags in the future!!! It sure beats using slippery tissues to pick up the remote.

Hmmm, good idea, I'll keep that in mind.

Great idea! I'll remember it the next time I am in a hotel.

I just consider I am boosting my immune system by exposing it to so many germs!!

boy, i don't blame you. I don't even want to stay anywhere these days.

I'm with you. I stay home and don't worry about germs.

I always have anti-bacterial wipes on hand. I am immune-compromised because of the meds I take for Lupus. I hate having to be so vigilant....but I just can't afford to pick up a bug...I get laid low for weeks.

I also always wipe down the remote, faucets, door knobs and anything else I will be touching in a hotel room with the anti-bacterial wipes. Never did this until I started watching CSI years ago. LOL

We always stay at Best Western and they now have cleanable remote controls.

Just thinking of what might be on those remotes give me the heebie jeebies! When we have to stay in a hotel I spend the better part of an hour cleaning.....and I NEVER SIT ON THE COMFORTER!!!