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How long does it stay in the air?

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aibusux2u · 05/02/2021 14:30

I have an essential appointment coming up which will mean an overnight stayin a hotel. I am okay to take cleaning stuff to have an extra clean, but am worried about any virus droplets lurking in the air. Any idea how long they remain? Thank you.

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intergalacticspy · 05/02/2021 14:35

my DH caught it after going in a room an hour after an infected person, he then gave it meSad

LindaEllen · 05/02/2021 14:37

@intergalacticspy

my DH caught it after going in a room an hour after an infected person, he then gave it meSad
That was more likely droplets settled on surfaces than it being in the air though ..
Murinae · 05/02/2021 14:42

I thought hotels now had to leave 24 hours between guests in a room.

Egghead68 · 05/02/2021 14:45

Hours

Scarby9 · 05/02/2021 14:47

I stayed in a hotel in September. Rooms fully cleaned and sanitised and then sealed and left for 24hrs.

FusionChefGeoff · 05/02/2021 14:48

Can you ask the hotel fir their policy? And if room has an opening window you could check in, open window, go for a walk and then come back once aired.

mootymoo · 05/02/2021 14:48

It depends, not helpful I know but a room that's been well ventilated during cleaning is unlikely to have viable virus. It's far more likely to be surfaced than the air even if the room hasn't been ventilated. Hotels are trying to leave 24 hours between guests and have removed extras like throws

RubyTrees · 05/02/2021 15:01

@aibusux2u, call the hotel and ask if they can assign you a room and open a window before you get there.

(My husband did this when he was in a similar situation to yours - the reception staff were happy to oblige.)

Catyness · 05/02/2021 16:47

Get one of these for a bit of reassurance? I use it at work.
www.dewproducts.co.uk/products/air-185ml

chocolateisavegetable · 05/02/2021 18:24

This article is fascinating about aerosol transmission

chocolateisavegetable · 05/02/2021 18:25

Would help if I included the link! english.elpais.com/society/2020-10-28/a-room-a-bar-and-a-class-how-the-coronavirus-is-spread-through-the-air.html

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aibusux2u · 07/02/2021 08:13

Thanks everyone. This has all been very reassuring. I called the hotel and they said that they clean and seal the room 72 hours before the next guest so I think I'm okay with that worry now.

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Againstmachine · 07/02/2021 08:29

my DH caught it after going in a room an hour after an infected person, he then gave it mesad

You don't know that though do you.

saffire · 07/02/2021 08:31

@Againstmachine

my DH caught it after going in a room an hour after an infected person, he then gave it mesad

You don't know that though do you.

Well if that was the only known contact, then yes it would've been that.
Beaniecats · 07/02/2021 08:34

Threads like this make me realise sanity has left the building and the Government fear machine can congratulate itself on a job well done

2boysand1princess · 07/02/2021 08:40

Why do you think that? I don’t see anything wrong with this thread? OP maybe vulnerable or living with someone vulnerable and is asking a question as she is not sure 🤷‍♀️

Unsure33 · 07/02/2021 08:46

@Beaniecats

Why do you say that ?

It a very sensible question from Op

Againstmachine · 07/02/2021 08:48

Well if that was the only known contact, then yes it would've been that.

How did the person get to the room without touching anything, people who say they been nowhere else invariably convienty forget other places.

Beaniecats · 07/02/2021 08:54

[quote Unsure33]@Beaniecats

Why do you say that ?

It a very sensible question from Op[/quote]
No, it's not sensible or a normal reaction at all

LizzieSiddal · 07/02/2021 08:57

No, it's not sensible or a normal reaction at all

Well you’re entitled to your opinion as are the many who wholeheartedly disagree with you.

2boysand1princess · 07/02/2021 09:31

@2boysand1princess

Why do you think that? I don’t see anything wrong with this thread? OP maybe vulnerable or living with someone vulnerable and is asking a question as she is not sure 🤷‍♀️
Sorry my comment was to @Beaniecats
MrDarcysMa · 07/02/2021 10:01

@aibusux2u

Thanks everyone. This has all been very reassuring. I called the hotel and they said that they clean and seal the room 72 hours before the next guest so I think I'm okay with that worry now.
Op i'd be more worried about ventillation; is there an opening window in the room? If there is air con is it a fresh air or recycled air system into the room? Covid is transmitted extremely easily in non ventilated rooms. The droplets are so small they hang around for a long time afterwards.
Honeyhoops · 07/02/2021 10:39

I agree with @Beaniecats . Considering you can live with someone who has Covid and not pick it up I'd imagine the risk of catching it in a cleaned, ventilated hotel room is almost negligible.

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aibusux2u · 07/02/2021 20:59

@Beaniecats Why post such a catty and unhelpful response? This isn't AIBU you know. I am carer to 2 vulnerable people and am doing my utmost to keep them safe.

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Lesina · 07/02/2021 22:35

Would you not just buy a detail or neutradol spray for the room & not worry? You’d drive yourself mad otherwise.

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