Whether you are renting a house or staying in a hotel, there are things you should know when you get where you want to go
CLEVELAND – Editor’s Note: The video in the player above is from a story posted on March 17, 2021.
With increases in Coronavirus Cases and travelers that we’ve talked about a lot What can you do to be safe when traveling?. But what if you get where you want to go? Whether it’s a hotel or an apartment, there are some important questions to ask.
First, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still advise against non-essential travel as it “increases the chances of catching COVID-19 and passing it on to others,” said Dr. John Torres, NBC Medical correspondent.
But with scenes like the ones in Miami during the spring breakMany don’t seem to care. So when you travel here you have a few options to lower your risk in terms of accommodation:
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Before booking a rental home, ask how the property is cleaned and disinfected. The team at Top Mops, which cleans about 80 vacation rentals in the Carolinas vacation hotspot, says they start with the touchpoints by “spraying all of the light switches, buttons, oven doors, the refrigerator door and remote controls.” Top pug owner Kristin Bray says she also takes care of the hangers, hairdryer and bed frames.
If you are staying in a hotel you should be prepared to do so yourself. Wherever you stay ask how they clean the sheets. Bed linen should be washed between guests, duvets and blankets often not; although some property owners are now making space bookings to make this possible.
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“For the past few years they have had what is called back to back,” said Bray. “So someone would check out at 10am and a new family would move in around 3pm, and some of our hosts put several days in between.” Or you can do what Bray does and bring your own bedding.
At a hotel, you may want to cancel room service altogether to limit the number of people in your room. And if your space has a kitchen, be sure to wash dishes and utensils before using it.
Finally, ask about the amenities, e.g. B. whether deck chairs, bicycles and games are still available. If so, wipe them down with your own disinfectant, whether at home or in a hotel.
And remember, testing negative COVID-19 before you travel doesn’t necessarily mean you know. Symptoms may not appear for two weeks. So be careful.
Editor’s Note: The video in the player below is from a story posted on March 23, 2021.
