Celebrate Housekeeping Week 2024: Tips for a Simpler, Smarter Routine

Housekeeping Week is a special time dedicated to recognizing the contributions of housekeepers, the unsung heroes of hospitality. These hardworking individuals ensure that every guest experiences a clean and comfortable environment, which is essential for creating a welcoming atmosphere. Their attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards play a major role in guest satisfaction and loyalty.

This week is not just about celebrating their efforts but also about empowering your housekeepers with tools and techniques to make their jobs simpler and more efficient.

In this blog, we will explore various strategies and solutions designed to simplify housekeeping tasks.

Quick Tips to Simplify Bed-Making

Making the bed is often considered one of the most time-consuming parts of a housekeeper’s routine. While this crucial task requires meticulous attention to detail to ensure guest satisfaction, there is still room for adding efficiency.

Here are our top techniques and tools to help reduce the time spent on bed-making:

• Opt for Flat Sheets: Using two flat sheets instead of fitted sheets saves time and reduces linen inventory complexity.
• Consider Triple Sheeting: The triple sheeting technique is faster than changing duvet covers and ensures a more hygienic room.
• Use Zip-Top Mattress Protectors: These are easier to change and provide superior protection against allergens and bed bugs.
• Maintain Par Levels: Ensure adequate linen par levels to avoid delays and extend linen life.
• Products that Save Time: Our OneSTEP^™ solutions were designed with housekeepers in mind. Features like EZ ID^® sheeting, Center-Lock Labels, and Balanced Hems help housekeepers make beds faster and more efficiently.

Learn more about speeding up your bed making process

Time and Motion Studies

Conducting time and motion studies can help identify inefficiencies and improve housekeeping processes. These studies involve observing and recording the time taken to complete tasks and the movements involved, leading to better training opportunities, reduced injuries, and enhanced guest experiences.

Learn more about time and motion studies 

Innovative Solutions to Speed Up Housekeeping

Standard Textile’s OneSTEP^® solutions were designed with housekeepers in mind. Features like EZ ID^® sheeting, Center-Lock Labels, and Balanced Hems help housekeepers make beds faster and more efficiently.

• EZ ID^® Terry and Sheeting: Color-coded for easy identification. Never mistake a queen for a king again!
• Center-Lock Labels: Simplify finding the center of sheets.
• Balanced Hems: Allow either end of the sheet to be the top.
• Room Ready for You^® Laundered with Tide^®: Products are ready for immediate use, no laundering needed.

By implementing these tips and tools, hotel managers and owners can significantly improve housekeeping efficiency, making the lives of housekeepers simpler and enhancing the overall guest experience.

We hope you and your teams have an enjoyable 2024 Housekeeping Week!

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If you’re interested in discovering more tips and tools to enhance your housekeeping routine, contact us today to discuss your property’s specific needs.

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