A former hotel room cleaner has shared her shocking revelations about the industry, claiming that glasses in bathrooms are often cleaned with the same cloth used for toilets and pipes. Danna Murillo, 23, from Costa Rica, worked at three different hotels, including major international chains and local establishments. She said that due to time constraints, glasses are frequently not rinsed with water but only sprayed with mirror cleaner and wiped with a cloth.
In a TikTok video, Murillo also advised against using decorative pillows and runners in hotel rooms. She explained that white pillows are washed, but decorative ones are only cleaned about once a year or if they look dirty. She added that she never walks barefoot on carpeted hotel rooms, as they are seldom thoroughly cleaned. 'If there were stains, they would simply tell us to wipe them with a damp cloth and that was it,' she said.
Murillo's revelations sparked a debate online. Some commenters argued that cleaning standards vary depending on the hotel chain and staff. One person wrote, 'I work in a luxury hotel and we do clean everything.' However, others supported her claims, with one stating, 'You're absolutely right, I also worked in hotels and what you say is true.' Another commenter said, 'After seeing this, no one will laugh at me anymore for bringing my own glasses, towels and flip-flops from home.'
