For Innkeepers

Important and Often Overlooked Bathroom Accessories

When thinking of rooms that are most likely to be remembered, most guests would probably say their bedrooms, the dining room, or maybe a room with a pool or spa. Most property managers will spend the majority of their time making sure the more desirable rooms look as nice as possible. Bathrooms may not bring much excitement to people, but one thing that is certain is that your guests will be using it. It is important to not forget about essential accessories that guests will appreciate in a bathroom.

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Care and Cleaning of Pool Towels

Pool towels are exposed to a wide range of substances and liquids like sand, salt water, chlorine, sunscreen, sweat, and grass. Sand can get caught in the pool towels, and grass and other liquids like spilled drinks can cause stains. That is why the pool towel laundering process is so important. This blog will explain the proper steps to launder pool towels and the impact chlorine can have on the quality and durability of them. The following is a list of steps to properly wash pool towels.

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Go Green with InnStyle

Many people would identify spring as their favorite season of the year. Earth Day is a spring holiday which helps promote awareness about the environment and how people can help protect it. Hospitality manufacturers and other companies have increased sustainability and environmental measures over the years with many organic linens and other green products now being widely available. This blog will highlight some of the different types of green bedding products InnStyle offers and how the material in these products benefits the environment. This blog will also raise awareness about the importance of cutting back on packaging to reduce pollution.

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Benefits of Triple Sheeting

There are lots of options for the top of the bed that property managers can choose to showcase at their properties. It is nice to have so many choices but having such a wide selection can make the process more difficult. Popular top of the bed options include comforters, duvet covers, blankets, coverlets, bedspreads, and top sheets. Each of these bed linens has their own benefits, but this blog will focus on the benefits that top sheets can provide for a property. Top sheets and triple sheeting are a great option for easy cleaning, they are an excellent choice of bedding for warm weather, and they provide great value for the cost of the actual product.

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Separating Sheets Made Easy

Your housekeeping staff is extremely busy cleaning every room between each guest stay. They know it’s important to make sure the guests feel like they are staying in a clean, fresh space and that is what makes the role of the housekeeping staff so valuable. There are many ways to help speed up the cleaning process. One of which is having labels to identify the sheet size as they are coming out of the laundry. Sheets are often the same color, and they usually all have a similar design making them hard to separate. Sheets having easy size identifiers can help with the process of making sure the right size sheets go to the right beds. This will save your housekeeping staff valuable time and allow them to be more efficient. This blog will focus on ways to identify sheet sizes quickly and easily.

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The Benefits of Foam Mattresses

Arguably, the most important component of a bedroom for a property owner or innkeeper is the mattress. Mattresses serve as the foundation of the bed and can be a major factor in whether guests sleep well. An uncomfortable mattress can make guests feel stiff and end up tossing and turning the entire night. A good quality mattress should allow guests to comfortably sleep through the whole night without any issues. Many different types of mattresses have been developed over the years to help accommodate different sleeping styles and preferences of individuals. Some of these mattresses include innerspring, hybrid, pillow tops, gel, and foam mattresses. This blog will focus on foam mattresses and the advantages they offer.

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What Makes a Quality Towel

Property managers and innkeepers constantly need to order supplies to keep their guests satisfied and their properties running smoothly. One of the most popular products that customers contact InnStyle about is towels. Properties make it a top priority to offer guests high-quality, plush towels to help make their stay more enjoyable. This blog will highlight important information about towels to help you make the best decision when purchasing. The main areas of focus will be on the density of towels, how towels are developed, and the material the towels are designed from.

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How to Protect Against COVID-19 and Allergy Symptoms

The thought of spring brings much joy and a sense of a new beginning to many people. It gives people an opportunity to spend more time outside after a long, cold winter. Ice begins to thaw, trees begin to bud, and flowers start to blossom. For many properties, spring marks the beginning of the busy season as people begin to travel again now that the wintery weather starts to disappear. However, the spring season often marks the time when seasonal allergies start to act up. It can be difficult for people to determine whether the symptoms they have are either allergies or COVID-19. This blog will help determine the differences between COVID-19, the common cold, and allergies. This blog does not serve as a diagnostic tool, but it is intended to provide background information on these different illnesses. This blog will also discuss how certain hospitality products can help property managers protect against allergens.

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5 Overlooked and Economical Products that Increase Guest Satisfaction

Property managers and innkeepers have many roles and responsibilities in order to keep a property running smoothly for its guests. If you are one who manages a property, have you ever asked yourself what the most important role you have as a manager is? Two common responses are making sure the guest has a pleasant and comfortable experience and managing the cost of doing this. Some common examples might be serving delicious meals, having appropriate amenities like a flat screen television, wifi, and a friendly staff to make the guests feel welcome. This blog will offer five low-cost ideas that can help enhance the overall positive experiences for guests.

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InnStyle: Owners Passionate About Hospitality and the Community

Over three years ago on November 28, 2017, Jon and Lorinda Taylor purchased InnStyle and embarked on a new direction and opportunity in their lives. Many InnStyle customers are familiar with their account managers who offer product recommendations and make sure their orders arrive as quickly as possible. However, many have not gotten a chance to meet the family behind the scenes. We asked Chuck, InnStyle’s general manager, what the transition between owners was like. He stated, “From the point of view of our sales staff, the transition from the former owners to the Taylors was refreshing and uplifting. The Taylors have shown a strong passion to create a working environment that inspires teamwork and a commitment to providing outstanding personal service to all of our valued customers. ”

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