We asked etiquette experts to answer here are their dos and donts.
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One of the best parts of staying in a hotel?
The daily housekeeping, of course.
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If youre wondering exactly how messy istoomessy to leave your hotel room, youre not alone.
We consulted etiquette experts to weigh in on the highly debated topic here are their dos and donts.
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Do designate space for different belongings.
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Dont make the bed.
Do pick up after your pet.
It goes without saying, but its worth mentioning anyway.
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Besides, accidents happen, and thebest pet-friendly hotelswill undoubtedly understand this.
Nevertheless, be sure to bring along enough bags to pick up pet waste.
Dont use a bathrobe as a tissue.
Put simply, Gottsman says, bathrobes are not tissues.
And, on a similar note, they dont double as makeup remover wipes, either.
Even though they can be washed, she says, its difficult to remove heavy stains.
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Do pick up your trash.
Would you leave your garbage around when staying at a friends?
Instead, Meier advises tossing your trash in the correct cans provided.
Also, be diligent about recycling if there are in-room recycling bins.
Dont leave wet towels out.
Instead, she recommends hanging used towels or leaving them neatly piled in the bathroom.
Do clean up whatever you break.
If you break something, clean it up.
That way, nobody neither you nor the housekeeping staff is put in harms way.
Dont leave dirty dishes in the hall.
Next time you orderroom service, dont leave dirty trays out in the hallway, says Meier.
Not only is this impolite, but it can also be a tripping hazard and leave an unpleasant odor.
Instead, call housekeeping or room service to pick up the dishes directly from your room.
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Do rearrange the furniture to the way it was and put everything back accordingly.
The same advice holds true for small but essential items such as the phone or television remote.
