Information and industry updates regarding box spring encasement within the hospitality industry.
It’s time once again to talk about something that no innkeeper wants to discuss, but every innkeeper needs to discuss: bed bugs.
These pests aren’t something you can afford to take lightly, as bed bugs in hotels can severely mar your guests’ experience.
At the same time, it’s important not to treat bed bugs like the boogeyman. Let’s spend some time eradicating some common myths about bed bugs in hotels with the help of National Geographic.Continue reading →
It’s one of the most common questions asked by potential customers: “We’ve just bought a new property. What hospitality products should we purchase first?”
Unfortunately, there’s no single correct answer to this question. In fact, InnStyle has questions of their own: How many rooms does your property have? Are you buying a property that was already in use, or building something new? Are you turning your home into a bed & breakfast? Or a country inn, where you’ll be serving breakfast and dinner?
By asking these questions, staff can gather the information they need to advise customers about the right hospitality products for their property.
At InnStyle, the staff live by a simple rule:
Treat their customers – whether they own hotels, beds and breakfasts, vacation rental properties, or other commercial entities– as well as they would treat their guests.
When they speak to their customers in person, over the phone or via e-mail, they want to be certain the clients know how much InnStyle values their business.
That’s why InnStyle’s excited to be heading to the annual AIHP conference at the end of January. Going to a conference is always an exciting time, as it gives them the opportunity to reconnect with long-time clients and meet future customers.
They find that their customers appreciate the time allowed to visit their booth, see what products they’re offering, and learn the benefits each one brings. Whether it’s getting the feel of a towel or laying on a mattress, InnStyle’s happy to let potential customers experience their products, and are always ready to answer customer questions.
Many people may not be familiar with a box spring cover, although the concept of this item is quite simple. According to HSN’s bedding glossary, a box spring cover is an elasticized cover that fully wraps around the box spring and has no drop. It is particularly popular for those with modern platform bedsteads where bed skirts to do not provide a practical solution to concealing or covering a box spring appropriately. It helps to keep the box spring clean and gives the bed a more polished look. It can also complement the bed linens, offering a more tailored alternative to ruffled bed skirts. For our hospitality customers that are looking for box spring covers to coordinate with their fine hotel linens, we have a variety to choose from.
Reduce the occurrence and impact that bed bugs can have on your business.
Flat Top Metal Luggage RackLuggage bags are a common method of transporting bed bugs from one location to another, especially for airline travelers. When an infested luggage is placed on a bed, bed bugs will look to hide under the bed during daylight hours and make their presence felt in the evening darkness.
Consider having luggage racks in your rooms to discourage guests from using beds for unpacking their luggage.
The favorite locations of bed bugs are mattress foundations (box springs) followed by mattresses and then other areas of the room that can provide shelter away from the light. Examples of these are: padded headboards, underneath furniture and behind wall hangings.
Bed Care EncasementsConsider fully encasing your mattress foundations (box springs) and your mattresses with a product that is bed bug bite proof and entry proof. This product should also be waterproof since most mattress warranties can be voided if the mattress has stains. An excellent example of a product satisfying these requirements is Bed Care Encasements.
You should also consider spraying a product in your rooms, such as Natural Bed Bug Spray, which is made with natural ingredients.
InnStyle has both of those products available, as well as other products that provide bed bug protection. Please give them a call at 267-354-6020 or 800-877-4667 and speak with one of their account managers.