These uncertain times may have you wondering how you can increase the longevity of your bedding. Ultimately, you want your bedding to last as long as possible. An overlooked method that can add to linen life is properly storing the bedding when not in use. Heavy blankets and comforters are not needed in the summer, and light sheets and top covers may not be useful in the winter time. You may also be experiencing a slow down due to COVID-19 and want to store linens not currently in use. You don’t want to leave them lying around the property unorganized and unprotected from the surrounding elements. This blog will provide some tips on how to properly store bedding and other hospitality linens.
Category: Hospitality Linens
The Important Benefits of Mattress Protectors and Encasements
Mattresses and box springs are the base and foundation of any bed. Some are firm while others are plush. Box springs have different heights to help make the bed rise as high or low as needed. Mattresses can be the most important purchasing decision for the bed. You want to buy a mattress with the goal of having it last for a long time. The average lifespan for a mattress can be for over ten years. With that in mind, you want to make sure you can do everything possible to protect your mattresses. Luckily, there are many products available to help prolong the life of your mattress. Two of these products are mattress encasements and mattress protectors. While both are similar, this blog will help to educate you about the differences between mattress protectors and encasements and will also help you decide which is best for your mattress needs.
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Boutique Hotels Provide Interesting College Town Experiences
Over the last few years, there has been a rapid, competitive race in gaining an edge in the market for the boutique hotel industry. Specifically, the rivalry developing has been centered around college towns. A boutique hotel is smaller in size and usually holds between 10 and 100 rooms. This smaller size allows the hotels to be unique and offer a more customized experience for their guests. Boutique hotels try to combine their style with the community and culture surrounding them. Since they began forming in the 1980s, they have been soaring in popularity.
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6 Helpful Tips for Towel Washing
Towels are essential in making your guests feel comfortable with their stay, and they want their towels to feel as fresh and clean as possible. Have you given any thought to how you have been washing your towels? There are many different ways people go about washing them, but there are some helpful tips that can help you. You may already be using these, but maybe there are a few extra ideas included here that you can use for the next time you go to the laundry room. Proper washing is important to keeping your hospitality towels fresh and making them last longer.
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Hospitality Industry 101: How to Efficiently Become an Innkeeping Professional
It’s the start of a new year. It often marks a time where people wonder if they should make changes in their life including their career. Are you already working in the hospitality industry or have you thought about joining it? While becoming an innkeeper can be challenging, this blog will help make your preparations easier if joining the hospitality industry is something you are interested in pursuing. Whether you want to break into the hospitality industry or if you are already in the industry, this blog recommend some start-up items that will get you started and keep you going in the hospitality industry. There is a wide range of products that will be needed to satisfy your guests. This can include food and beverages, entertainment, and linens such as bedding, towels, and napkins.
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4 Popular Hospitality Sheets for Your Property
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 ones 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 they will last.
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3 Important Steps for Creating Your Bed Using Coverlets
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 Exclusive: The Intriguing Decision for Properties
Property managers are filled with many difficult decisions about how to best serve their guests. It can range from decisions about where their property 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 and bedspreads. To help you with this decision process, this blog will take a look at what makes coverlets unique and how they compare to bedspreads.
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What is a Weighted Blanket and How can they Benefit Your Property
When it comes to blankets, most property managers and guests will think of those made with 100% cotton or polyester. Another type of blanket that doesn’t often come to mind is weighted blankets. A few years ago, this type of blanket was just a fad item. Now, they’ve become a more common type of blanket that offers their own unique set of benefits. This blog will explain what weighted blankets are, their benefits, and how to choose the proper weighted blanket for you and your property.
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2 Helpful Ways to Get Urine Out of Mattresses
Accidents happen. As a property manager, it’s a fact of life. Drinks get spilled, kids get nosebleeds, and every so often, you find yourself having to figure out how to get urine out of a mattress. Properties owe it to their guests to respect their privacy, but properties also owe it to themselves – and more importantly, to future guests – to make sure their rooms are cleaned properly. This blog will provide tips and advice on the different ways to get urine out of a mattress.
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