Frequently Asked Questions

Supply Chain Issues and the Effect on Hospitality

Everyone is aware of the effects COVID-19 has had over almost the past two years. Many of those effects are still lingering even as the public has slowly began returning to normal. The effects from COVID are not just related to health. Two major problems are supply chain and distribution issues and a labor shortage across the world. These issues could become worse as we are now getting closer to the holidays since this is a time when there is always a need for increased help in shipping, retail, and many other important industries. The hospitality industry is no exception to the supply chain issues. Many hospitality professionals have personally experienced the difficulty of trying to order products for the property and have them arrive in a reasonable time frame. This blog will explain the main causes for the supply chain issues.

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Hospitality Pillows: Down vs Down Alternative

It is always a refreshing and welcoming feeling when your face meets the pillow on your bed after a long, tiring day. Pillows are an item that people can quickly become attached to because they become so accustomed to the feel and style of their own personal pillows. As a host, it can be difficult finding the proper pillows to put on the beds for your guests since they all have different preferences for firmness and softness. To go along with that, there are different types of pillows including down and down alternative pillows. There are many factors that are involved when deciding which pillows to purchase for your property. This blog will explain the differences between down alternative and down pillows.

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Tips for Laundering and Removing Stains from Bathrobes

Bathrobes can be the ultimate luxury item when provided at the property you are staying at. They are a nice added feature that can help you feel extra comfortable after a bath or shower and a great option on a chilly morning. Many guests will enjoy wearing a robe while relaxing by the pool or spa. It is important to make sure the robes are laundered properly and keep their new appearance. This blog will explain how to launder a bathrobe and provide tips for how to remove certain kinds of stains from bathrobes.

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Preserving Water In the Hospitality Community

Record-breaking heatwaves in the western regions of the United States have led to droughts and wildfires. Fresh water is a resource many of us take for granted, and it is important that we continue to preserve it the best we can especially in places where water is scarce. The hospitality industry uses a lot of water, so they have an important responsibility in doing their part to preserve it by taking all the necessary steps to limit their water usage. This will have a positive impact on the community and the individual businesses as the water bills will be reduced. It could be beneficial to look at the different ways water can be saved in the different locations of the property that use the most water. This blog will analyze how water can be saved in the bathroom, the kitchen, the laundry room, and the outdoors.

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How a Weighted Throw Blanket can Benefit Your Property

Everyone thinks of throw blankets as a decorative linen that adds extra warmth to a guest. Someone might enjoy sitting under a throw blanket on the couch with a hot, refreshing cup of hot chocolate. The reality is throw blankets have many purposes. They come in all different sizes, colors, and thickness levels. One of the more overlooked aspects of throw blankets is that they can be weighted. Weighted throw blankets aren’t as common as regular throw blankets, but there are many additional benefits that come with weighted throw blankets. This blog will explain what a weighted throw blanket is, the benefits of weighted full size and throw blankets, and how they can be styled around a property.

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The Role of the Terry Towel for the Hospitality Industry

Towels are arguably the most important linen to a property manager that doesn’t belong on the bed. Finding the right towel for your property doesn’t have to be difficult. There is a wide selection of towels to choose from to best fit the needs of your property. There is quite an extensive process involved in making high-quality towels. One of the most common construction designs of a towel is with terry fabric. This blog will explain what a terry towel is, how it is made, and how to properly care for towels.

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When is It Time to Replace Your Bedding?

Often, property managers think of the bedroom as to where their housekeeping staff spends a large portion of their time cleaning and maintaining. Think about how much work is involved with cleaning out a bedroom between each guest stay. The bedding is laundered, bathrooms are cleaned, trash gets emptied, floors are vacuumed, and furniture gets dusted or sanitized. Sheets, blankets, pillows, duvet covers, and comforters are just a few of the many types of bedding that you might offer that needs to get laundered. With this process occurring so frequently, have you pondered how long each piece of bedding should last? This blog will explain when a property should replace its bedding.

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Advantages to Using Alcohol-Free Make-up Remover Wipes

If you’ve ever wondered if make up removers that are alcohol free really make a difference in your skin or if you should consider this option than keep reading. This blog will explain the benefits of using alcohol-free make-up remover wipes and some important steps to follow when using make-up remover wipes.

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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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