North Dakota Expressway Suites worker caught throwing bed sheets into hot tub horrifying guests
A shocking incident at a North Dakota hotel has sparked a state health investigation after a hotel worker was caught dumping bed sheets into a hot tub. The incident took place at Expressway Suites in Fargo, where guests witnessed the worker loading the sheets into the chlorinated water and mixing them with a broomstick.
Guests were horrified by the sight, with one guest, Alex Kenmille, expressing his disgust at the scene. He questioned whether the sheets they were sleeping on had been soaked in the hot tub. The hotel later claimed that the hot tub was used to remove stains from the linen, stating that the sheets put on guests’ beds are washed in a traditional manner.
According to the hotel, the hot tub is only used as a last resort to clean bedding and employees are instructed to do so only when the pool is closed. Senior hotel workers even claimed that the sheets were placed in the hot tub after pool hours and that the worker had been reprimanded for doing it in front of guests.
Despite the hotel’s explanation, health experts have raised concerns about the practice. Hot tubs, even when heavily chlorinated, can be breeding grounds for bacteria due to the high percentage of bodily fluids present. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has identified hot tubs as a significant source of diseases such as respiratory illnesses, Legionnaires disease, and “hot tub rash,” especially when maintenance is poor.
Guests at the hotel, including Amy Vandal and Alex Kenmille, reported the incident to local health officials, who are now investigating the hotel’s operation. The hotel has stated that they are checking with city health officials to confirm if the practice is safe.
The incident has sparked outrage among guests and raised questions about the cleanliness and hygiene practices at the hotel. It serves as a reminder of the importance of proper cleaning protocols in hospitality establishments to ensure the health and safety of guests.
