Hotel Room Tests Find Harmful Bacteria on Carpets and Bathroom Floors (nbcpalmsprings.com)

NBC News lab testing found potentially harmful bacteria, including Pseudomonas and MRSA, on carpets and bathroom floors at two New York City hotels. Samples from the Ritz-Carlton near Central Park and the Hilton Garden Inn Midtown East showed the germs, with the Hilton's bathroom tile carrying the highest levels. Health experts say healthy travelers face low risk but recommend avoiding bare feet on floors with cuts and practicing hand hygiene.