Tourists told to never unpack luggage in their bedroom after holiday

UNPACKING A SUITCASE ON THE BED IS LIKELY TO BE MOST PEOPLE'S FIRST PORT OF CALL WHEN IT COMES TO GETTING THEIR HOUSE IN ORDER FOLLOWING A HOLIDAY BUT BRITS HAVE BEEN WARNED AGAINST IT

11:48, 29 May 2025Updated 14:51, 29 May 2025 British tourists have been issued a stern warning to avoid unpacking their luggage in their bedroom upon returning from a holiday, due to the

potential of introducing unwanted guests. Many travellers are eager to restore order to their homes after a getaway and often consider emptying their suitcase on the bed as the most

convenient method to sort their items. However, MattressNextDay has cautioned Brits against this common practice to prevent inadvertently importing stowaways. Mattress expert and CEO Martin

Seeley emphasised the danger of bringing bed bugs into one's bed by unpacking in the bedroom. "Unpack on a hard floor and not in your bedroom," he advised. READ MORE:

Award-winning gut health brand cuts 25% off 'life changing' bloating-busting sachet "When you get home, unpack your luggage in another location apart from your bedroom. Even

better if it's on hard flooring, as you won't be able to spot bed bugs on a carpet. "Inspect your suitcase closely and use a flashlight or torch to look into the seams, folds

and pockets of your suitcase." He further recommended that people should vacuum clean their suitcase before storing it away. The risk he highlighted was that bed bugs could reside

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lodgings. Travel expert Martin warned: "Never put your suitcase on the hotel bed. "It is common that when you initially arrive at your hotel, you might put your suitcase straight

onto the bed without checking for bugs and begin unpacking. Article continues below "However, by doing this, you're putting your luggage and clothes right onto the place where bed

bugs are commonly found and giving them a free ticket home." He advises holiday-goers to place their suitcases near the room's entrance or on the provided luggage rack. The NHS

cautions that bedbugs can lurk in numerous hiding spots such as within clothing, behind framed pictures, and beneath peeling wallpaper. To spot these unwelcome visitors, there are several

tell-tale signs to watch out for.