Keeping the lights on while you sleep might not seem super smart, but when you’re away and in strange hotel rooms, a little light can make you feel much safer.
When staying at a hotel or motel, you might have heard the advice to leave the bathroom light on. This may sound weird, but there are some good reasons for it.
From extra safety and comfort to possible health perks, here’s a quick look at why this small habit can really help.
Keeps pests away
Motels, especially those with outside access, sometimes have problems with bugs and other pests. Leaving the bathroom light on can help keep critters from wandering into your space at night.
Insects and other tiny pests are often drawn to dark corners of a room; so lighting up the bathroom may steer them away, giving you a better night’s rest.
But as one Quora user mentions, “Lights on do keep cockroaches away but can attract other insects.”
Guiding light
New places are easy to trip over in darkness. One internet user says she finds it “odd,” but likes having some brightness for her “clumsy husband” who “bumps into furniture” without any lit path.
By keeping the bathroom light on, you create a soft glow in the main room that helps you move around safely if you need to get up during the night. Whether you’re getting water or just heading to the restroom, gentle lighting reduces your chances of tripping or hitting furniture.
Also if there’s an emergency where you need to leave quickly; you’ll avoid stumbling through total darkness.
“I don’t think being tired alone in a pitch-black room trying to [find] my glasses in an unknown place is nice,” writes one online fan who travels alone for work often. “In case of emergency I want to find my exit right away; it’s part of my self-protection plan always.”
Comfortable ambience
Some folks feel uneasy in an unfamiliar dark room. A little bit of light from the bathroom can give off a cozy glow without being too bright or annoying. It helps calm your mind and makes it feel more like home in new surroundings which is especially helpful for solo travelers or those who struggle sleeping in complete darkness.
Another online user suggests that hotel guests should keep their bathroom light on but close the door: “There’s enough shine coming out from under the door so I can find my way around.”
Visual Deterrent for Intruders
Lights are often used at home to create an impression of life inside. It also works as protection in hotel rooms by keeping potential intruders or unwanted visitors away since they’re more likely to enter dark spaces when someone is fast asleep.
This extra layer of security may be small but offers peace of mind!
Leaving your bathroom light on while staying at hotels might seem like no big deal; however it provides surprising comfort and usefulness! So next time you’re checking into a motel consider this simple tip for smoother safer nights.
