Before settling into a hotel room, experts suggest placing your suitcase in the bathtub. It may sound odd, but tubs are the safest spot to avoid bedbugs, which often hide in beds, carpets, and furniture and can easily hitch a ride home in luggage. Bedbugs struggle to climb smooth surfaces, and bathrooms are usually cleaned more thoroughly, making the tub a low-risk area. Keeping your suitcase there while you inspect the room — and avoiding placing it on the bed or floor — can greatly reduce the chance of bringing unwanted pests back from your trip.
