5 Important and Often Overlooked Bathroom Accessories

When thinking of areas in a property that are most likely to be remembered, bathroom accessories may not be one of the first thoughts that comes to mind. Most guests would probably say their bedrooms, the dining room, or maybe a room with a pool or spa. Property managers will spend the majority of their time making sure the more desirable rooms look as nice as possible. Bathrooms and their accessories may not bring much excitement to people, but one thing that is certain is that your guests will be using them. It is important to not forget about essential accessories that guests will appreciate in a bathroom.
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4 Simple Ways to Care for and Clean 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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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 room with fresh sheets, etc. 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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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 Hospitality 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. It can be stressful maintaining and ordering hospitality products, preparing meals, and keeping the rooms clean. 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: 2 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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4 Insightful Trends in Hospitality Bedding

The last six months have brought about a major shift in the types of linens, particularly hospitality bedding, that are used in the hospitality industry. Trends and what is currently in style are always changing. With the onset of COVID-19, some particular trends developing are the increased need for durable and washable hospitality bedding solutions along with products that protect from the spread of germs. This blog will discuss current trends with hospitality bedding and sanitation efforts that properties are taking to promote cleanliness.

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Why These 4 Hospitality Blanket Types can Definitely Benefit Your Properly

Hospitality blankets are a perfect option for adding an extra layer of warmth on cold winter nights. They are soft, cozy, durable and can help you feel more comfortable while you sleep. There are many different options and styles that blankets come in, so it is important to make sure your blankets have the right weight, washability, and material to meet your needs. This blog is going to focus on blankets. Topics that will be addressed are the different types of blankets, how the laundering process works, and some popular hospitality blankets that InnStyle offers.

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2 Helpful Ways to Fold a Fitted Sheet

You pride yourself on having a neat, well-organized linen closet, with all your towels, washcloths, sheets and pillowcases cleanly squared away. Then it comes time to fold a fitted sheet, and all bets are off. As housekeeping chores go, this one can feel like a wrestling match, only your opponent is a squid, or a puff of smoke. It’s important that both ordinary individuals and housekeeping staff are aware of how to fold a fitted sheet. This blog will provide two helpful ways to properly fold a fitted sheet.Continue reading →

10 Important and Overlooked Tablecloth Questions for Hospitality

How much time do you spend thinking about your tablecloths? The answer might depend on who you are. The homeowner who only gets them out for Thanksgiving and Christmas probably gives them a lot less thought than the bed-and-breakfast manager who’s serving three-course dinners every night. Still, nearly every American home uses a tablecloth at least once a year, and many people have questions about the right way to use them. Here are the top 10 tablecloth questions asked online.Continue reading →