Bedding

Which Type of Bed Sheet Should I Use?

How high in importance would you rank the type of sheet you use in making your bed the best it can possibly be?

When was the last time you thought about the quality and types of sheets you use for your guests?

Bed sheets are your biggest decision in making a bed, and there are a lot of factors in deciding which sheets would suit you best. Characteristics that could affect the sheet you may want to purchase include the material, the cost, and the length of time you hope the sheets will last.

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Bed Coverlets: A Decorative Option for Making Your Guest’s Bed

Bed coverlets have become a popular option as a topper for your guest’s bed. Guests find them appealing because they are decorative and versatile. If you are new to using a coverlet or deciding if you want to use one, you may be wondering what the best way to make the bed with a coverlet on top is. This blog will help prepare you with the best step-by-step process for creating your coverlet-topped bed.

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Coverlets or Bedspreads: The Innkeeper’s Preference

Innkeepers are filled with many difficult decisions about how to best serve their guests. It can range from decisions about where their inn should be located to what type of food they should serve. This doesn’t even include all of the bedding decisions that have to be made. One of the most important decisions is deciding what to put on top of the bed. Fortunately, there are many choices that can be made for the top of the bed including coverlets, bedspreads, and quilts. To help you with this decision process, this blog article will take a look at what makes coverlets unique and how they compare to bedspreads.

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Standard Mattress and Sheet Size Guide

Beds come in all shapes and sizes, but they all have the same job: giving you – and your guests – a good night’s sleep.

But beds can only truly be comfortable when they’re outfitted with the right bedding, as anyone who’s ever wrestled with a too-small sheet can tell you.

That’s why we’ve put together this guide to standard mattress sizes and standard sheet sizes. Read on to learn how to measure bedding and mattresses to ensure a comfortable rest for you and your guests.

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How Often Do Hotels Replace Pillows?

How long have you had the pillow you sleep on every night?

Two years? Four years? Six?

When you check into a hotel, the pillows you sleep on will likely be much newer, as hotels replace pillows fairly frequently.

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What is a Coverlet?

Back in 2015, we wrote a blog post on the difference between quilts and coverlets. It was a topic that drew a lot of interest, which is why we’ve decided to return to the subject with this post, where we’re answering the question “What is a coverlet?”

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7 Rules for Using Hotel Bedding to Improve ROI

We’ve been in business long enough to have seen trends in the hospitality industry rise and hotel bedding fall. But when it comes to hotel, bed and breakfast, country inns and vacation rental properties bedding, one thing hasn’t changed: guests will always want comfort and quality.

That’s why we’ve decided to share these rules from Questex’s Hotel Management website on improving your return on investment with your properties’ bedding.

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“Certified Organic” Includes More Than Just Organic Cotton Sheets

At InnStyle, we’ve long offered products that carry the “certified organic” label, but what does that distinction really mean in connection to the organic cotton sheets, towels, etc. we sell?

Organic certification only applies to cotton grown according to strict requirements governing fiber production and processing and the use of pesticides and fertilizers.

In this blog post, we’ll look at two of the international organizations that certify organic products such as cotton sheets, cotton towels and other cotton products such as robes, duvets, etc..

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Mattress Toppers: Keep a Feather Bed or Fiber Bed on Hand

mattress toppers When you’ve been in business for more than 60 years, people come to you with questions.

For example: When would you suggest purchasing mattress toppers for our beds?

And the answer is that a mattress topper is something hotels, vacation rentals and bed & breakfast owners should consider if they’ve just bought a new mattress, or are trying to salvage an older one.

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Guests Want Clean, Comfortable Beds

white sheets Guests want clean rooms. It’s a fairly obvious statement, and one that’s been proven by customer surveys.

Your customers expect your rooms and beds to meet their expectations, and if that doesn’t happen, they’ll complain to management and ask for a remedy: a different room.

We addressed this issue in our last blog post about clean white sheets, towels and bed bugs. A tired-looking room, with a worn carpet, faded draperies, broken blinds or ripped towels sends the wrong message. Every guest deserves a well-appointed and clean room every time.

What else do guests want? Here’s a list:

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