That rule even applies to extra utensils and cups at the kiosks.

“Everything you touch, I have to either resanitize or throw away,” they wrote.

Additionally, u/Beansy2000 said that members should double-check that they know what a sample is before taking one.

Costco warehouse

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Some even shared their own tips aimed at making the free sample experience better for everyone.

“Don’t forget to dispose of the wrapper/fork in the garbage bins.

There’s probably at least two within 10 [feet] nearby.

Costco free sample worker serving a customer

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It’s so gross when people leave them on the shelves or in the cart,” a Redditorwrote.