Hotels will usually put newly washed sheets, pillow cases, and towels in a room, for every new guest. But, they do not usually wash the blankets, curtains, or pillows. These items can be contaminated with scabies, and spread to everyone else that touches them. Mites can live on these items for up to three days. Since a lot of people are using a hotel room in the span of three days, it can turn one room into a breeding ground for mites.