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Flight Attendant Reveals Shocking Bed Bug Secrets: How To Stay Safe In Your Hotel Room!

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How to Check for Bed Bugs in Your Hotel Room

EDINA, MN – Bed bugs are a traveler’s nightmare. Here’s how to keep them at bay, thanks to some expert advice from a flight attendant.

Bed bugs are making headlines lately, especially in Paris. These pests have been found everywhere, from luxury hotels to the metro, movie theaters to train lines. This widespread problem has made it more crucial than ever to inspect your accommodation for bed bugs, whether it’s a hotel or an Airbnb.

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Flight Attendant’s Bed Bug Inspection Routine

Flight attendants, like Cari Curri, know the importance of checking for bed bugs. Curri, known as cici.inthesky on TikTok, always inspects her rooms for these pests. Here’s her step-by-step routine:

Keep Bags Off the Bed

First, never place your bags on the bed or carpet. This minimizes the risk of bed bugs hitching a ride on your belongings. Always keep your bags on a hard surface.

Inspect the Bedding

Curri recommends pulling up the bedding to the mattress level. Check every corner carefully. She does this in the dark using her phone’s flashlight to thoroughly examine the creases and even lifts the mattress to check underneath.

Check the Headboard and Furniture

If the headboard is fabric, inspect it closely. Also, check any fabric seating or avoid using it altogether. Examine the luggage rack, paying attention to the crevices.

@ciciinthesky "Paris isn't just about romance anymore; the City of Lights is experiencing a bedbug surge! Iconic hotels and bustling bistros report an uptick. As travel and treatment resistance fuel this resurgence, Parisians and tourists alike are on high alert. Beware and stay bite-free in the city of love! 🗼 #ParisBedbugAlert"#bedbugprevention #travelalert ♬ original sound – CiCi in the Sky

What to Do If You Find Bed Bugs

If you find any signs of bed bugs, call the front desk immediately and request a new room. Be sure to inspect the new room as well.

Natural Repellents

Bed bugs dislike tea tree oil, peppermint oil, lavender, and lemongrass oil. Curri suggests spraying these on the outside of your bags as a repellent. Tea tree oil can kill bed bugs on contact, according to experts, but it needs direct contact to be effective.

Flight attendants and pilot walking through a sunny airport

EPA Recommendations

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has additional advice for travelers:

  • Unpack immediately upon returning home and put your clothes directly into the washing machine.
  • Dry your clothing immediately after washing.
  • Inspect your luggage thoroughly.
  • Store suitcases in a basement or garage, away from your bedroom. Never store them under your bed.
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Stay Vigilant

By following these steps, you can protect yourself from bed bugs while traveling. Always stay vigilant and take the necessary precautions to ensure a pest-free trip.

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