Between a rotating roster of bedfellows, it’s impossible to quarantine every single germ in a hotel room unless the space is wall-to-wall tile, and the clean-up involves industrial disinfectant and fire hoses spewing boiling water. In the age of being even more cautious, here's where and how you can perform a quick cleanliness sweep to bring you some peace of mind.

Between a rotating roster of bedfellows, it’s impossible to quarantine every single germ in a hotel room unless the space is wall-to-wall tile, and the clean-up involves industrial disinfectant and fire hoses spewing boiling water. In the age of being even more cautious, here's how you can perform a quick cleanliness sweep to bring you some peace of mind.