You wake up in your hotel room, reach for the complimentary coffee packets, and start brewing a cup before heading out for the day. It seems like a convenient way to save $5 or $6 instead of stopping at a coffee shop. But have you ever wondered when that hotel room coffee maker was last thoroughly cleaned?
While most travelers worry about hotel bedding, bathroom surfaces, and television remotes, the small coffee machine sitting on the counter often receives less attention. The problem isn’t that every hotel coffee maker is dirty or dangerous, but that moisture, leftover coffee residue, and inconsistent cleaning can create conditions where microorganisms accumulate.
