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What a hotel maid gets up to

You may look differently on your hotel chambermaid after reading goodhousekeeping.com’s list of the cleaning secrets of hotel maids — and which they recommend you steal. 1. Hotel maids clear the clutter first. This removes the temptation of just wiping around items. 2. They’re sure to avoid using terrycloth towels or polyester — they actually create more dust. 3. They know a well-made bed is in the tags. The tags on sheets go at the bottom of the bed. 4. They give curtains a good whack in between deep cleanings. 5. They hoover before they mop. It stops having to deal with wet hairs stuck to floors. 6. They do the bathrooms last — to minimise bacterial transfer. 7. They know that cleaning products take time. They spray shower walls and toilets and leave products to do their job for several minutes. 8. They hoover into a room over the high-traffic areas, and then hoover themselves out. 9. Their favourite cleaner is in the kitchen — white vinegar and water. Fill a spray bottle with one part vinegar, three parts water. 10. They always have a toothbrush on hand to get into those tiny cracks in a bathroom. 11. Housekeepers keep everything they could possibly need at hand.

And Fido goes on holidays too

BringFido is an app for pet lovers which helps users travel the world with their furry friends. Its many uses include mapping out parks where dogs are welcome, to helping users book petfriendly hotels. It helps locate restaurants where dogs are tolerated, and even bars. There’s even pet-friendly shopping. bringfido.com