Hotel manager shares why you shouldn't use the free hotel toiletries

Virgin Radio

3 Aug 2023, 15:38

If you're going on holiday soon, a TikTok viral video might make you think twice about using the free hotel toiletries.

Everyone loves a freebie, don't they?

However, one hotel manager has given food for thought after a video advised caution when it comes to using the sweet-scented miniatures found in many hotels.

Posting as @travelinghotelmanager on TikTok, she shared some sage advice.

"When you check into your room and you go into your shower and you see (shampoo bottles), they are usually full size," she advised.

"Here’s your tip: Don’t ever use these [as] they are not secure."

"These can come off and the previous guest can put anything they want in there. They can put hair colour, bleach, anything in these, don’t ever use these."

Back in December 2022, the European Commission made the decision to ban the small one-use toiletries in hotels in a bid to cut down on waste.

You will now see larger bottles of cosmetics and products to use. 

The manager recommended that you bring your own cosmetics and products instead, to reduce the risk of tampering.

Horrified viewers asked about the likelihood of this happening.

"Please tell us a specific instance when someone actually did this" pleaded one. On the other hand, others were more sympathetic, claiming they already followed the golden advice.

"I always bring my own toiletries. I never even use the mini ones. I don’t care if they’re sealed or not," added another.

"I’ve always thought this too! I always bring my own and tell my loved ones not to use them" said one person.

Previously, the hotel manager said she had seen a well-known hair removal product be put into the bottles along with "god knows what else".

Urgh.

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