Renting a room at a motel or hotel to rest overnight during outings, travel or business trips has become very popular. One of the important things that people need to keep in mind when in unfamiliar places is safety.
Why should you throw a bottle of water under the bed as soon as you check into a hotel?
As soon as you check in, you should conduct a thorough check to avoid unwanted incidents. Normally, people often check the items in the room, bathroom and toilet to see if they have all the necessary equipment, and check to see if there are any suspicious devices, such as hidden cameras. However, not everyone pays attention to the area under the bed, which can pose potential safety risks for guests.
Esther, a Dutch flight attendant with many years of experience at KLM airline, said every time she checks into a hotel, she throws a bottle of water under the bed as a precaution. This action helps detect if anyone is hiding there or if there is anything suspicious.
When checking in at a motel or hotel, you can also try throwing a water bottle under the bed to test it. Throw the water bottle vigorously from this side of the bed. If there are people or obstacles underneath, the water bottle will not roll out. In that case, you can check under the bed yourself or ask someone to accompany you or contact the receptionist to check together.
If there are no obstructions under the bed, the water bottle will easily roll from one side to the other. At that time, you will feel more secure about the safety of the room.
Bending down to check under the bed as soon as you enter the room can make you surprised and embarrassed if there is someone lurking inside. On the contrary, throwing a water bottle under the bed gives you more time to prepare. If you detect anything unusual, you can quickly leave the room without having to bend down to check.
If you feel uncomfortable or see something suspicious in your room, immediately leave and contact hotel security staff for assistance and a thorough check of the room.
In addition, checking under the bed also helps you evaluate the hygiene level of the room. This is an area that cleaning staff can overlook, leading to a buildup of dirt and even trash. Many guests may accidentally drop furniture or throw trash under the bed, creating conditions for mice and other insects to breed.
Therefore, checking under the bed when checking in at a motel or hotel will help you protect your interests and safety during your stay.