{"id":7256,"date":"2025-01-21T09:54:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T09:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/?p=7256"},"modified":"2025-01-21T09:54:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T09:54:42","slug":"why-you-should-toss-a-water-bottle-under-your-hotel-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/momentsunfolded.com\/archives\/7256","title":{"rendered":"Why You Should Toss a Water Bottle Under Your Hotel Bed?"},"content":{"rendered":"<header class='\"entry-header' entry-header-01>\n<h2 class='\"entry-subtitle' g1-gamma g1-gamma-3rd>A simple water bottle trick can help ensure your safety in hotel rooms. Learn why tossing one under your bed is essential.\n\n<div class='\"g1-content-narrow' g1-typography-xl entry-content>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Booking a hotel or motel room for a trip, vacation, or work stay has become\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>a common<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'> part of life. However, one important thing to always prioritize is your safety in unfamiliar places.\n<p><img loading='\"lazy\"' decoding='\"async\"' class='\"aligncenter' size-full wp-image-37834 entered lazyloaded src="%5C%22https:%5C/%5C/viralstrange.com%5C/wp-content%5C/uploads%5C/2024%5C/10%5C/IMG_4124.webp%5C%22" alt='\"Water' bottle width='\"600\"' height='\"400\"' data-lazy-src='\"https:\/\/viralstrange.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/IMG_4124.webp\"' data-ll-status='\"loaded\"'>\n</p><div class='\"code-block' code-block-15>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Why should you toss a bottle of water under the bed right\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>after you check in<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>?\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Once\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>you\u2019ve<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0checked in,\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>doing a<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0thorough room inspection can help prevent any unpleasant surprises. Most people inspect the main areas, including the bathroom and closet, to ensure everything is in order and there are no suspicious devices, like hidden cameras. However, not everyone thinks to check under the bed, which can pose potential risks.\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Esther, a seasoned flight attendant from KLM Airlines in Holland, has a unique tip. Every time she checks into a hotel room, she tosses a water bottle under the bed as a precaution. If the bottle rolls freely from one side to the other,\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>it\u2019s<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0a good sign that nothing\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>is obstructing<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'> the space beneath.\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>The benefit of tossing the bottle rather than bending down\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>immediately<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0is that it gives you a moment to react if something or someone is under the bed. Bending down too soon could leave you vulnerable if someone is hiding. If the bottle\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>doesn\u2019t<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0roll, that could be a red flag, prompting you to leave the room and seek assistance from hotel staff.\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Additionally, if something feels off or suspicious in your room,\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>it\u2019s<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0always best to trust your instincts, leave the room immediately, and notify hotel security.<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0They can conduct a thorough inspection to ensure your safety.\n<div class='\"code-block' code-block-19>\n<p>&nbsp;\n\n</p><p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>Checking under the bed also helps assess how well the room has\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>been cleaned<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>.\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>This area can sometimes be overlooked by housekeeping<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>, leading to dirt, debris, or even trash building up.<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0Guests might drop things or discard items under the bed, creating a potential breeding ground for pests like mice or bugs.\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>So, the next time you check into a hotel or motel, try tossing that water bottle under the bed.\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>It\u2019s<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>\u00a0a quick and easy step to help ensure\u00a0<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>both your safety and the cleanliness of your room<span data-preserver-spaces='\"true\"'>.\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A simple water bottle trick can help ensure your safety in hotel rooms. 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