Between the Sheets: How to Keep it Clean
Let’s face it: Dirty linens are a real buzzkill for guests. On the other hand, there’s comfort in a freshly cleaned bed that’s piled high with crisp, white, fluffy bedding. It’s enough to make you want to jump right in. Stains found on guestroom linens and upholstery can affect a hotel’s bottom line and hurt the property’s standing with customers.
Diversey Care, a brand of Sealed Air Corporation under its Diversey Care Division, is a provider of sustainable solutions for cleaning and hygiene aimed at driving increased productivity, food safety and infection prevention through the integration of new technology-enabled services and systems. The company’s clients vary from large international hotel chains to small, family-owned B&Bs, as well as hospitality clients around the world.
“With over 90 years of experience and a global footprint in 175 countries, we know our business, and the business of our customers,” said Simon Hemmes, senior global application expert, fabric washing, Sealed Air’s Diversey Care Division.
It’s not as simple as just throwing linens in the wash, there are challenges associated with laundering in a hotel setting. Getting it right on the first go can save time and money.
One area of improvement is correct stain removal methods.
Hemmes urges hoteliers to follow best practices for stain removal. “Stains are the number-one reason for re-wash. When using the correct methods and products for stain removal, hotels are able to significantly reduce the amount of re-washing needed,” said Hemmes. “This ‘first-time right’ approach is proven to be most effective in overall stain removal, and therefore reduces the need for additional chemicals, energy, water and labour caused by a second wash process. Most importantly, through avoiding a further wash, fabrics are protected from extra chemical and mechanical wear, thus increasing the linen lifetime.”
For more on fabric washing best practices contact Diversey Care.
November 1st 2016
