Why You Should Never Use the Hotel Room Electric Kettle – The Truth Is Disturbing

The Hidden Life of Hotel Gadgets

We all know the TV remote is a germ magnet. We douse it in sanitizer or wrap it in a plastic bag like it's hazardous waste. But the kettle? We treat it with almost sacred respect. We fill it from the bathroom tap and assume the boiling water acts as an impenetrable barrier against dirt. Unfortunately, the secret life of hotel appliances is far more sinister than a bit of dust or a smudge.