Think Your Hotel Room Is Clean? These 5 Hidden Germs Might Surprise You

Hygiene experts say items like TV remotes and bed runners can harbor more germs than toilet seats in hotel rooms.

Door handles, light switches, and fan switches are touched by many guests and can be breeding grounds for bacteria and viruses.

The TV remote is one of the most germ-laden items; there is no guarantee it is sanitized between guests.

Coffee makers or kettles may not be deep-cleaned each time, so guests should wash them before use.

Only white bedsheets are changed after each guest; decorative pillows and bed runners are often not washed, so caution is advised.