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7 Common Laundry Mistakes Your Hospitality Property Should Avoid

One of the necessities hospitality properties may want to think about is the laundry and cleaning process. Laundering occurs so frequently, especially for linens like towels and sheets. That is why it is important for properties to make sure the process is done efficiently to help preserve the high quality and durability of the linens and avoid laundry mistakes. There are common laundry mistakes that can be avoided to help take better care of the linens.

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How Can Your Hospitality Property Avoid Bed Bugs?

Do you know someone or have you yourself had an unexpected encounter with bed bugs at some point in your life? If so, that is probably a memory you would like to forget, and hope you will never have to experience it again. Bed bugs are quite a nuisance for any hospitality property or personal home. It can take a long time to completely remove bed bugs once they become infested in your room, so it is better to avoid them all together. They could easily find their way into the bedding, clothes, and guest luggage.

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4 Fantastic and Brilliant Ways to Prepare Your Hospitality Property for Spring

Hospitality Properties Spring Season

Your hospitality property will be very busy soon if it isn’t already. The hardships of winter are almost behind us as many people are now starting to experience spring fever and have grown tired of all the wintry weather and disruptions to their plans. That is why the fresh start of spring brings much delight and joy to so many faces. Activities start becoming more abundant as the weather warms and people begin to travel more. This is also the time of year where many lodging professionals start to prepare for their busy season to ensure their guests have the best experience possible. Here is a checklist to prepare for spring.

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❄ Great Hospitality Gifts for the Holiday Season ❄

The holiday season is a time of year that brings joy to many people. People are excited to be reunited with family members and friends after a long, busy year. They enjoy traveling during the holiday season to take a break from the daily routine of their lives. The holidays also symbolize a time of giving. Presents are often given to others to show their appreciation for one another. The holiday season is a wonderful time for the hospitality industry to showcase some of their great products that can be offered as gifts. Properties can suggest some of their gift ideas through a gift shop. Some great gift ideas can include sheets, towels, and robes.

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Are Blankets or Comforters Better for Your Hospitality Property?

Did you grow up as child sleeping on the same type of bedding your whole life? Can you recall what kind of bedding you slept with? Did the top of the bed have a really cool color like bright red or have a particular pattern that made it stand out? Maybe you had a comforter, a blanket, a duvet cover, or a top sheet. If you are like most people who have never had any exposure to hospitality, you may have never thought twice about the different styles of bedding. The great news is that there are so many options available to make the sleeping experience more pleasant. Two important components of bedding are blankets and comforters which are both great options but have some differences.

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Helpful Hospitality Sheeting Terms

The thought of managing an entire property can seem like a daunting task. There is a wide range of skills needed to please guests ranging from bedding, to amenities, to food preparation, and friendly customer service. Sheets alone have so many different parts that are being intertwined. There are a few key words that property managers should be aware of when it comes to sheeting.

Sheeting Terms

Combing – A process where the short, coarse cotton fibers have been placed parallel to each other to create a finer, more silky yarn.
Egyptian Cotton – Fabric made of long-fiber cotton. Used to create soft, durable products that are exceptionally smooth.
Easy-Care Finish – A treatment applied to the cloth which becomes an
InnStyle 600 Wrinkle Free Sheets

integral part of the fibers, creating the desirable aesthetic effect of easy care.
Fiber Content – Most sheets are manufactured of either cotton and polyester or just all cotton. Cotton polyester sheets are favored by those appreciating no-iron. 100% combed cotton is desirable for its softness, absorbency, breathability and pill-free comfort.
Finished Size – The actual dimensions of a sheet or pillow case after self hemming or after the addition of an attached hem.
Percale – A smooth, finely combed, and closely woven cloth with a minimum of 180 threads per square inch.
Pima – Cotton grown in the southwestern US that was originally developed from Sea Island and Egyptian seed. Pima Cotton is the US grown equivalent of Egyptian Cotton.
Sateen – Special weaving technique in which more yarns are brought to the surface of the cloth creating a satin like feel.
Selvage – Closely woven edge on each side of a sheet made of heavier twisted yarns which have been added to prevent ravelying.
Supima – An extremely rare type of cotton that has extra-long fibers giving the linen supreme strength and softness.
Thread Count – The total number of lengthwise and widthwise threads in one square incho of cloth. The higher the thread count, the higher quality the sheets.

The most popular bedding product offered at InnStyle is their InnStyle 600 Wrinkle Free Sheets. Place your order now! Give InnStyle a call at 267-354-6020 or 800-877-4667. You can also visit their website at https://www.innstyle.com/ for more information.

Triple Sheeting- An Efficient Hospitality Bedding Solution

Triple Sheeting is a luxurious, cost effective and efficient bedding solution. A clean, crisp bed easily managed by housekeeping – saving time and money.

Benefits of Triple Sheeting

Clean & Fresh: Components for the triple sheeting can be laundered after each guest ensuring a sanitary environment.

Reduce Costs: By replacing a bedspread with one additional sheet, triple sheeting can reduce overall operational costs of purchasing and laundering bedspreads.

Saves Time: Triple sheeting is an easy process that can greatly increase housekeeping efficiency.

Steps for Triple Sheeting

Hospitality Top Sheet — InnStyle Seersucker Top Sheet

Step 1: Building the foundation
Start with the bottom sheet first by laying a flat sheet on the mattress and tucking it all the way around the bed. Or use a a fitted sheet to cover the mattress.

Step 2: The Next Layer
The middle sheet is next in the process. Place the top hem of the flat sheet so it is even with the top of the mattress.

Step 3: Add Filling
Place a lightweight blanket on top of the middle sheet – 6 inches below the top of the mattress.

Step 4: Top Sheet

Place a decorative top sheet on top of the blanket. The top hem should be even with the top of the mattress.

Step 5: Fold
Fold both flat sheets down together about 6 inches (blank should not be included in this fold). Then fold the 2 flat sheets and the blanket down another 6 inches.

Step 6: Finishing Touches
Tuck in both flat sheets with the blanket beneath the foot of the mattress. The hanging fabric at the sides of the foot will have made a U-Shape. Turn back the U-shape along the length of the bed and pull towards the headboard – parallel to the mattress. Tuck the hanging corners of the sheet and blanket together under the mattress.

Your guests will appreciate the hygienic appearance of the bed and with a few simple accessories like bed scarves and bed skirts to help make the room more decorative.

InnStyle Offers Top Sheets

Triple sheeting is becoming a very popular trend in hospitality. Property managers like how it is a simple process that doesn’t require much physical work such as when removing a duvet insert from a duvet cover. It offers clean, polished look that saves staff time and is budget-friendly. Some popular top sheets offered at InnStyle include the InnStyle Seersucker Top Sheet and the Stripe Damask Top Sheet. Please contact InnStyle about any triple sheeting or general hospitality questions you may have. Their account managers will be happy to assist you and offer their own product recommendations. InnStyle can be reached at 267-354-6020 or 800-877-4667. Their website is https://www.innstyle.com/.

Choosing Comforters for Your Hospitality Property

The bed linens offered in the rooms of your property say a lot about the level of hospitality. Creating a comfortable luxurious setting builds an environment to help your guests enjoy their stay.

So, how do you pick a comforter?

Down or Down Alternative?

Hospitality Duvet Inserts — Snow White Down Duvet Insert

Goose down is a much better down than duck down. The larger clusters fluff up to better produce down is unique insulating quality, keeping you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Down alternative is a good choice for those who are concerned about allergies with the weight and warmth of a down comforter at a lower price.

What is fill power?

Fill power is a measure of the volume filled by an ounce of down. The greater the fill power, the more the down will loft – or expand – and trap air. Comforters of the same weight may have different fill powers. The average fill power is 500. Fill power of 550-650 is considered high.

InnStyle offers a wide variety of comforters for the needs of all types of properties. You will find a variety of cozy comforters for less.

Please give InnStyle a call and speak with one of their account managers. They would be happy to help answer any questions you may have and offer their own advice. InnStyle can be reached at 267-354-6020 or 800-877-4667. Their website is https://www.innstyle.com/.