While staying in a hotel, most people use the electric kettle kept in the room to heat tea, coffee or water. At first glance it seems quite convenient, but sometimes using it without knowledge can be risky for health. According to many reports and travel experts, the kettle kept in the hotel room should always be used with caution, because it is not necessary that it is cleaned properly every time. If the kettle is not cleaned regularly, bacteria and dirt can accumulate in it, which can later become the cause of disease.

Many times, some hotel guests use the kettle not only for heating water but also for boiling different things. Some people try to make noodles, eggs or other food items in it. This may cause food particles, oil or odor to remain inside the kettle. If it is not cleaned properly by the staff, then the next person can heat water in the same kettle and drink it, which can increase the risk of infection or stomach related problems. This is why travel experts often recommend checking the condition of a hotel’s kettle before using it.

Health experts believe that if the kettle is not cleaned properly, bacteria can grow inside it. Moisture and heat create a favorable environment for bacteria to grow. In such a situation, if water boiled in the same kettle is consumed, it may cause problems like stomach ache, food poisoning or other infections. Especially for people whose immunity is weak, this risk may be higher. Therefore, it is very important to take care of cleanliness while using kettle in the hotel.

Apart from this, sometimes minerals get deposited inside the kettle, which is called limescale. If deep cleaning is not done for a long time, these deposited layers can also affect the quality of water. Although boiling water kills many bacteria, it is not considered completely safe if the kettle is very dirty. Therefore, experts recommend that before using the kettle, it is better to boil it once with clean water and empty it.

If you want to use a kettle in a hotel, it is important to take some precautions. First of all, look inside the kettle to see if there is any dirt or stain in it. After this, add clean water to it, boil it once and throw it away. Only after that add new water and make tea or coffee. Also, try to use the kettle only for boiling water. If you have any doubt about cleanliness, you can ask for another kettle from the hotel staff or opt for packed hot water. In this way, by taking a little caution, you can protect your health during travel.