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Old 03-25-2012, 06:09 AM
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Default Motel/Hotel TV Remote Controls - Yuck!

I found a good way to eliminate touching those remote controls. I put it in a zip lock bag! The remote is totally encased in clean plastic and I can see all the buttons and all buttons are easily pushed! I'm sure I'm not the first one to do this but I have never seen this tip anywhere and I hope I always remember to travel with zip lock bags in the future!!! It sure beats using slippery tissues to pick up the remote.
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Old 03-25-2012, 07:22 AM
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Hmmm, good idea, I'll keep that in mind.
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Old 03-25-2012, 03:17 PM
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Great idea! I'll remember it the next time I am in a hotel.
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I just consider I am boosting my immune system by exposing it to so many germs!!
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boy, i don't blame you. I don't even want to stay anywhere these days.
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Old 03-25-2012, 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ptquilts View Post
I just consider I am boosting my immune system by exposing it to so many germs!!
I'm with you. I stay home and don't worry about germs.
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Old 03-25-2012, 06:24 PM
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I always have anti-bacterial wipes on hand. I am immune-compromised because of the meds I take for Lupus. I hate having to be so vigilant....but I just can't afford to pick up a bug...I get laid low for weeks.
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I also always wipe down the remote, faucets, door knobs and anything else I will be touching in a hotel room with the anti-bacterial wipes. Never did this until I started watching CSI years ago. LOL
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We always stay at Best Western and they now have cleanable remote controls.
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Just thinking of what might be on those remotes give me the heebie jeebies! When we have to stay in a hotel I spend the better part of an hour cleaning.....and I NEVER SIT ON THE COMFORTER!!!
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