Motel/Hotel TV Remote Controls - Yuck!

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03-26-2012, 08:05 PM

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sewellie

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That is an awesome hint. We're going on a week long vacation in Sept. and booked the room for a week. Am really glad to hear this. I also carry sterile wraps and wipe down door knobs, etc. the first time in the room. Then I do it at night when we return. Thanks for the hint.

03-27-2012, 03:44 AM

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chuckbere15

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You may cover the remote, but what about the bed spread? Those are actually worse than the remotes. They don't get wash every time.

03-27-2012, 03:45 AM

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Oistin

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If I have to sit around thinking about every germ that comes out , I would be floating around in mid air like angels and not touching everything. If I had to listen to every study that comes out from Harvard and other places , I wouldn't eat anything. Just eat in moderation. My philosophy in life is " A little bit of germ is good for the immune systems." Just wash your hands. I was at a hotel this weekend . I didn't lick the comforter or the remote LOL . I have been working with elementary kids for 34 years and have yet to be laid up or take extended sick time...now here is a place where germs are hanging around . Enjoy life and take the usual precautions but don't over do it.

03-27-2012, 05:22 AM

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lovelyl

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JudyTheSewer

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.

That is exactly what I did when I used to have to travel for work!

03-27-2012, 05:27 AM

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Elainequilts

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A winning suggestion . As a ret.nurse I am always wiping doorknobs and sink handles to keep germs to a minimum.

03-27-2012, 05:32 AM

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JudyTheSewer

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Quote:

Originally Posted by chuckbere15

You may cover the remote, but what about the bed spread? Those are actually worse than the remotes. They don't get wash every time.

Yes, I agree that the bedspread is nasty too. However, I simply don't use it. I immediately peel it off the bed since I don't need more than a sheet to keep me warm. The remote I do want to use.