Hotel beds are supposed to be havens of cleanliness and relaxation. So, why do so many still feature decorative cushions and throws that spread germs with every guest?
For Annabel Lee, the sight of these throw pillows on hotel beds fills her with dread. She's not one for excessive dust or clutter, but the presence of old, unhygienic fabric sends a chill down her spine. The more she thinks about it, the more she realizes that no amount of other meticulous cleaning can make up for the potential health risks posed by these pillows and throws.
Lee takes it upon herself to remove them with as much urgency as possible, wresting the entire duvet off the bed in her quest to rid the space of any lingering guests. But every time she does this, the offending items seem to reappear a day later - as if they have some sort of life of their own.
And it's not just personal hygiene that bothers Lee; it's also the sense of unease that these throw pillows evoke. To her, they represent the dark side of hotel design: an aesthetic compromise for convenience that fails miserably in terms of cleanliness and comfort.
It's hard to understand why hotels continue to include decorative cushions and throws when, at their core, hospitality is supposed to be about providing a welcoming space. Yet, it seems like no amount of charm or decor can overcome the instinctive revulsion we feel towards these unsanitary objects.
In Lee's opinion, it's time for hotels to rethink their approach to bed design. By ditching decorative cushions and throws, they could not only improve the cleanliness and comfort of guest rooms but also boost our trust in the very concept of hospitality itself.
For Annabel Lee, the sight of these throw pillows on hotel beds fills her with dread. She's not one for excessive dust or clutter, but the presence of old, unhygienic fabric sends a chill down her spine. The more she thinks about it, the more she realizes that no amount of other meticulous cleaning can make up for the potential health risks posed by these pillows and throws.
Lee takes it upon herself to remove them with as much urgency as possible, wresting the entire duvet off the bed in her quest to rid the space of any lingering guests. But every time she does this, the offending items seem to reappear a day later - as if they have some sort of life of their own.
And it's not just personal hygiene that bothers Lee; it's also the sense of unease that these throw pillows evoke. To her, they represent the dark side of hotel design: an aesthetic compromise for convenience that fails miserably in terms of cleanliness and comfort.
It's hard to understand why hotels continue to include decorative cushions and throws when, at their core, hospitality is supposed to be about providing a welcoming space. Yet, it seems like no amount of charm or decor can overcome the instinctive revulsion we feel towards these unsanitary objects.
In Lee's opinion, it's time for hotels to rethink their approach to bed design. By ditching decorative cushions and throws, they could not only improve the cleanliness and comfort of guest rooms but also boost our trust in the very concept of hospitality itself.