There is secret talk on social media that some travelers also use it to boil their worn underwear. A TikTok user recently posted a video pointing out the underwear dilemma.
It is not easy to answer afterwards whether the kettle in the hotel room was actually misused. The equipment is usually cleaned regularly by the staff, but in this area too it probably depends on the hotel and the employee. In most cases, boiling water would kill the pathogens or at least bring them to a level that is harmless to health. However, if you are unsure, you should check the device carefully - if there is water residue in the device, there could be a general lack of hygiene in a hotel. Or there is the option of turning the kettle on again for a few minutes - it takes three to five minutes of bubbling water to get rid of bacteria, fungi and viruses.. Stories from social media spoil the tea from the kettle for many holidaymakers. What's behind it. Holidaymakers will find a kettle in almost every hotel room. This is a handy way to make tea.