Why You Should Put Your Luggage in the Hotel Bathtub

Checking into a hotel is exciting—until you think about bedbugs. These pests often hide in soft spots like beds,

chairs, and carpets. If they crawl into your suitcase, you could bring them home.

Here’s a simple hack: place your luggage in the bathtub. It may seem odd, but it makes sense. Bedbugs struggle to move on cold, smooth surfaces,

so they avoid tubs. While you inspect the room for signs of bugs—like dark spots on the mattress or behind the headboard—your bags stay safe.

Even without bugs, hotel carpets and furniture can carry germs and dirt. The bathtub is usually cleaned

more thoroughly than the rest of the room, making it one of the cleanest places to set your belongings.

Plus, the tub protects your luggage from spills or damage. If something leaks, the bathtub contains it.

And if hotel staff enters the room, your items stay tucked away, safe and dry.

Before you settle in, always inspect the mattress seams, bed frame, and curtains. But in the meantime,

keep your suitcase in the tub. It’s a small step that adds big peace of mind while traveling—cleaner, safer, smarter.