![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/hotel-worker-warns-you-should-turn-off-the-lights-when-you-get-to-hotel-room/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/0_gettyimages-93191811-612x612-1.jpg&description=A hotel worker has shared their top tips when checking in at a hotel - including the gross reason why you should always turn off the lightsA hotel worker has warned that you should turn lights off when checking in to a new hotel roomA hotel worker has warned Brits that they should always switch off the lights when first arriving in a hotel room - or they could end up facing some gross consequences. Halee, who says she has worked in the hotel industry for 15 years, revealed some of her top tips for checking in to a hotel, and explained that you could be putting yourself at risk of being bitten by bed bugs if you don't do some simple checks. In a short video shared on TikTok, Halee showed a couple waking up in a hotel room covered with bites. She explained that she always packs a torch before heading on holiday, and issued a stark warning to turn off the lights when you first arrive in a new place. She recommended: "Turn off lights, close any shades, and use the flashlight on your phone." Do you have any hotel secrets you want to share? Email us at webtravel@reachplc.com Bedbug bites are usually red, itchy and arranged in a rough line or cluster ( Getty Images) Using the torch, she then always checks under the bed, as well as any nooks and crannies, warning that bed bugs like "corners and the creases" of bedding and linen. She added: "The reason you should check your bed with the lights off is because bed bugs are actually nocturnal so they're more likely to be out and about looking for their prey." Other checks to make include looking for any blood spots on fabrics, as well as inspecting the mini fridge, curtains and an ironing board if there is one. She urged that you check the room before unpacking your bags, or you could risk bed bugs crawling into your luggage. It's not the first time that a travel insider has warned holidaymakers to be wary of the bugs. One flight attendant has previously revealed how to avoid bringing them back in your luggage as it can be so e){kind=link}
A hotel worker has shared their top tips when checking in at a hotel – including the gross reason why you should always turn off the lights
A hotel worker has warned Brits that they should always switch off the lights when first arriving in a hotel room – or they could end up facing some gross consequences.
Halee, who says she has worked in the hotel industry for 15 years, revealed some of her top tips for checking in to a hotel, and explained that you could be putting yourself at risk of being bitten by bed bugs if you don’t do some simple checks.
In a short video shared on TikTok, Halee showed a couple waking up in a hotel room covered with bites.
She explained that she always packs a torch before heading on holiday, and issued a stark warning to turn off the lights when you first arrive in a new place.