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Would you trust staying in self catering place once they reopen?

58 replies

Cherryghost · 18/06/2020 16:17

Just wondering when places reopen people would feel safe staying in a caravan /hotel room etc?
Haven/Butlins and cheap hotel rooms they have a time limit to clean each rooms/caravan
Travelodge used to be 20 mins per room this was years ago but with pressure to clean quickly how confident would you be staying in a place that everything has been cleaned and all surfaces cleaned?

Is anyone else concerned about this?

Seems bizarre they talking of opening up self catering places but no mention of stepping foot in your families house with less risk from strangers and contaminated surfaces

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feelingverylazytoday · 18/06/2020 16:19

Yes, of course. Why wouldn't you?

Northernsoullover · 18/06/2020 16:20

I'd be happy to. I'd give it a good going over with an antiviral spray upon arrival though.
I don't trust cleaners. I am one and have worked with enough bad ones to be concerned.

WorstGovtEver · 18/06/2020 16:22

No. Wouldn't be happy at all.

beenandgoneandbackagain · 18/06/2020 16:23

Yes. Can’t wait for my holiday😎

TheLovleyChebbyMcGee · 18/06/2020 16:24

Yes, if you can't get back to trusting stuff like that then things will never get back to normal!

Plump82 · 18/06/2020 16:25

Yep definitely. Id maybe bring some anti bac spray but no issues at all.

BlueChampagne · 18/06/2020 16:26

I'm with Northernsoullover. Just in case.

Cherryghost · 18/06/2020 16:27

That's why I posted this as I worked for a budget hotel with strict time limits and I've seen corner cutting so I'm dubious that places will be safe

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EnlightenedOwl · 18/06/2020 16:27

Of course it's safe

Angel2702 · 18/06/2020 16:28

Yes we will be going away at the end of July. They have a money back guarantee this year if it’s not spotless. We always take our own cleaning bits and go over it when we arrive anyway.

puffinkoala · 18/06/2020 16:29

Recently discussed here: www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/3938324-What-will-you-expect-not-expect-in-a-UK-holiday-cottage-when-they-reopen

My view is that if you are anxious that you will catch the virus through using the same kettle someone else has used, it may well be better to stay at home.

I think certain places that already pride themselves on being spotless will be fine.

sleepyhead · 18/06/2020 16:31

Yes, fine. Why wouldn't you just give a quick clean yourself if you were worried?

Have you ever caught a virus from a room? They must be crawling with them usually. Thick with noro & other gastro bugs, chickenpox, colds.

Viruses are pretty fragile - great at getting at you via your mucus membranes if someone coughs near you, not so great at surviving in large enought quantities via a dry surface (i.e. not one covered in droplets from a recent cough), then your hand, then your mucus membranes.

transformandriseup · 18/06/2020 16:32

We are hopefully going abroad in August and staying in one on a timeshare complex. We have already received a list of the cleaning procedures which will be in place.

dotty2 · 18/06/2020 16:32

I've recently booked a holiday cottage for the summer holidays, with a full refund available if there is a further lockdown. They have extended cleaning times - we can't arrive until 7pm and have to leave by 9am. So although I'm not looking forward to the 9am departure, that gives me confidence that they are taking cleaning seriously. (We usually camp in summer, though, and I wouldn't consider that even if open - not happy with shared loos and showers.)

SimonJT · 18/06/2020 16:33

Yes, I have a holiday cottage booked for August. I’ll probably just clean heavy use areas when we arrive, lightswitches etc and stuff the kitchen bits in the dishwasher.

bengalcat · 18/06/2020 16:36

I wouldn't be bothered . Just continue to wash my hands as normal .

pinktaxi · 18/06/2020 16:48

We're shielding a vulnerable child so probably not

Hitchyhero · 18/06/2020 16:48

I just booked a UK holiday for June next year in Devon.

Just received an email for what they've done this year (a lot seems closed, and quite depressing/unrelaxing). Hopefully things won't have to be as vigarous next year and we can all relax a bit more.

If I feel that it's not gonna be good to things closed they have allowed people to move to the following year so it gave me peace of mind to book it. I don't see myself going abroad next year so that is why I booked.

Wiaa · 18/06/2020 16:49

Yes I've got one booked, I'm going to a parkdean i've always found them to be quite well cleaned and I think the probability of catching anything from a hard surface is low.

AppleKatie · 18/06/2020 16:55

Yes, I have booked through a reputable provider who has established new cleaning protocols and I will give the place a ‘going over’ myself with anti viral spray etc... when we get there.

Dilbertian · 18/06/2020 17:09

We've got 2 different SC trips booked for this summer. Considering bringing our own pillows. Will probably give heavy-use areas such as light switches and door handles a wipe over with something sanitising on arrival. Lots of hand-washing.

KaronAVyrus · 18/06/2020 17:11

Yes, wouldn’t have a problem at all

isabellerossignol · 18/06/2020 17:13

Yes, I plan to as soon as it's possible

VitreousHumour · 18/06/2020 17:22

I wouldn't be worried about the room at all - but I'd be anxious about the lobby/reception/lift area (to the same degree as say a supermarket, which we're not doing because of health issues. )

ChavvySexPond · 18/06/2020 20:00

Maybe if we could open the windows wide on arrival.

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