The Economic Times

You've probably seen a colorful cloth at the foot of every bed hundreds of times in every hotel but never knew why it was there- The surprising reason its more than just dcor

Hotels use colourful bed runners at the foot of beds for practical reasons. These runners protect white bedsheets from dirt and stains from luggage. They also act as a barrier when guests sit on the bed's edge. While adding a stylish touch, their hygiene is sometimes questioned by experts. Some guests may choose to remove the runner for personal cleanliness.