Behind the glitzy hotel, there are many hidden health problems. Many travel enthusiasts flock to major hotels to enjoy the pleasant time of the holiday, but how clean and hygienic is the hotel?
The hospitality industry is becoming more competitive, but hygiene standards are often overlooked in the quest for cost-effectiveness. A hygiene inspection of 72 hotels in one city revealed a startling fact: the E. coli pass rate of mouthwash cups is surprisingly low. Behind this, the hotel sacrifices the health rights and interests of consumers in order to reduce costs.
In addition, there are concerns about the hygiene of stainless steel kettles and cups, with the former even reportedly being used to cook underwear, while the latter are often wiped with unclean tools by cleaning staff. The existence of these problems reflects the lack of industry regulation and the neglect of consumer rights.
Bed sheets, towels and other items that are in close contact with the human body have a direct impact on the health of consumers. According to a 2016 study by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 70% of hotels have problems with towels and bed sheets, and the alkaline substances in them may even cause ** problems.
These problems often stem from lax laundry processes or neglect of regular textile replacement in hotels. This is not only a health problem, but also a hidden danger to public health.
The star rating of a hotel is directly related to its hygiene standards. While high-star hotels are generally better hygienic, that doesn't mean consumers can rest assured. The problem in the hospitality industry is not only the implementation of hygiene standards, but also the importance of hygiene in the industry as a whole. High-star hotels may be able to maintain a high level of hygiene through stricter management and supervision, but this is not something that all hotels can do.
At the same time as the issue of hotel hygiene, we must also recognize that as consumers, we have the right and responsibility to choose accommodation with better hygienic conditions. This is not only a personal choice, but also a promotion for the improvement of health standards in the entire hotel industry. Through consumer choices and voices, the hospitality industry can be driven to pay attention to hygiene issues, thereby improving the quality of service across the industry.