With holiday travel still in full swing, millions of Americans will be checking in and out of hotel rooms and if you’re not careful, you might leave with a lot more than good memories.

Editor-at-large at Shape Magazine, Bahar Takhtehchian  stops by with what what can you do to minimize your risks and stay as germ-free as possible throughout your stay, including:

• The dirtiest items in the room
• Tips for sanitizing the dirtiest items
• How to check for bed bugs and critters
• Tips for avoiding rooms that could trigger allergies
• Tips for traveling safely when you’re solo