Arguably, the most important component of a bedroom for a property owner or innkeeper is the mattress. Mattresses, including foam 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.
Category: Hospitality Tips
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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Mattresses: Giving Your Guests the Best Night’s Sleep
When you think about your bed, most people think of sheets, pillows, the top of the bed, and other noticeable accessories like bed skirts or bed scarves. However, mattresses are the groundwork and foundation of the bed even though guests do not actually see it most of the time. It’s important to have a mattress that will make your guests feel comfortable while they sleep. Along with a proper diet and general fitness, proper sleep is an essential factor that contributes to good health for people, so having the right mattress is a must. There are a few different types of mattresses offered that are each suited to help people with specific sleeping patterns. These mattresses include Firm, Plush, and Euro Pillow Top. There is also a growing interest in Foam and Hybrid mattresses. This blog will help explain these different types of mattresses and other features that mattresses can offer.
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How Owners can Advertise a Clean and Safe Property
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The last few months have made us realize how quickly our lives can be altered. However, this difficult time has also taught us how to quickly adapt and respond to unexpected situations. Businesses have made all kinds of changes in their health and sanitation routines. As a property manager, you might have missed seeing your regular guests and interacting with all the people you come into contact with on a daily basis. With states beginning to slowly open back up, the hospitality industry will gradually become busy again as people begin to travel. With that in mind, travelers will be wary about where they will stay. They will want to make sure the property is enforcing the best safety protocols possible to avoid the risk of getting sick. This blog will help you prepare for how to let your customers know that your property is safe.
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3 Helpful Linen Storage Tips
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.
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4 Effective Ways to Remove Stains-The Property Manager’s Guide
Stains are a nuisance that no one wants to deal with. They can happen when you least expect it. A scenario could be when you are preparing your inn for the next guests, and you suddenly notice a chocolate stain smeared on your table linen and the remnants of a spilled drink on your living room carpet. You try to act quickly by scrubbing it with a wash rag and soap and water. However, the thought crosses your mind- is there a more effective method for removing those stains? This blog will offer some ideas on how to effectively remove different types of stains.
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2 Delicious Holiday Cranberry Recipes and Hospitality Ideas
It’s getting to be that time of year again with the holiday season in full swing. Many properties are super busy right now as they are hosting lots of guests who are getting together and catching up. Food preparation is one of the top tasks to make sure you guests find their stay magical. Cranberry flavored-foods are always a nice option to offer to guests around the holidays. Members of the InnStyle team have two cranberry recipes that they recommend that will be a great option for the holiday season. The two featured cranberry dishes are Orange Cranberry Bread and Baked Cranberry Oatmeal.
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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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4 Creative Ways to Decorate the Bathroom with the Right Bath Accessories
Bathrooms are a location where guests will be frequently coming and going throughout the day. It is an area that will have a lot of foot traffic so lots of people will be noticing it. That is why it’s a good idea to keep the room looking nice and fresh to help give off a good impression for an area a lot of guests don’t want to be spending much time. One of the ways to keep the bathroom in good shape is by decorating the room with bath accessories to make it look more friendly and inviting. This blog will explain the different ways to decorate a bathroom with bath accessories.
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InnStyle Adds Informational Blog to Their Website
This new InnStyle blog will be offering information and industry tips pertaining to the hospitality industry. With InnStyle’s decades of experience, they hope to create a forum in which both established and up and coming properties including short and long term rentals, bed and breakfasts, lodges, inns, etc can receive helpful tips and information on a vast range of topics surrounding the hospitality industry.
InnStyle offers a wide variety of wholesale supplies including bedding, towels, amenities, lodging accessories, dining linens, and personal protection products. The account managers at InnStyle provide personal service in choosing the right products. Their personal account services have been the trademark of InnStyle for over fifty years. Knowledge, experience and personalized service is the goal of InnStyle’s sales staff. They will be happy to answer your questions and offer their own recommendations based on the needs of your property,
InnStyle, a linens supplier for properties in the hospitality industry, has been servicing the industry since 1952 with their personalized shopping services. For more information visit www.innstyle.com.