You’ve seen it: a wide, often dark-colored fabric strip laid horizontally across the foot of your hotel bed. Many guests immediately toss it aside, assuming it’s purely decorative—or worse, an unnecessary barrier between them and fresh sheets.
But that “bed runner” (also called a bed scarf or bed throw) isn’t just there to match the curtains. It serves several practical, hygienic, and housekeeping purposes—many of which you’ll appreciate once you know the truth.
