Cleaning secrets
For more effective disinfection of the rooms, as well as the common areas of your hotel, which will ensure a safe hotel experience for your guests.
The special circumstances of the previous year highlighted the necessity for the immediate optimization of all the services of the Housekeeping department, so as to achieve a safer hotel experience for hotel guests. According to surveys conducted in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was found that many accommodations were lagging behind when it came to cleanliness — including world-renowned hotel chains known for their luxury accommodations.
It is important to mention that each area of ​​accommodation requires individualized cleaning procedures based on its use and the frequency of its visits. In cleanliness and disinfection, both the lobby and the common areas of accommodation must be included. The lobby of your hotel must have disinfected surfaces and a clean atmosphere, as it is the visitor’s first contact with the property, before entering his room! However, it remains true that the area that requires the most attention within the hotel is the rooms, so in this article, we will focus on the importance of cleaning and disinfecting the rooms of a hotel.
1. Cleaning secrets : First, pick up the trash
It is always better to start cleaning in a space that does not have unnecessary items. So empty the trash, and remove sheets, towels, and any other items that may be in the middle. Inside the bathroom, pick up towels, mats, containers, and anything that is on the bathroom furniture. So you won’t have to wipe around them, or pick them up and put them back, leaving marks.
2. Cleaning secrets : Use microfiber cloths
The secret to effective dust cleaning is the right cleaning cloth, and microfiber is ideal for the job, according to cleaning professionals.
3. Follow the quick bed-making trick
Making a king-size bed can be time-consuming. No matter what angle you start with, you almost always realize that you are placing the long end of the sheet on the short end of the mattress. An important hint here is that tags always go at the bottom. Also, another suggestion is to mark the inside seams with a marker so you know which is the right and which is the left corner.
4. Dust the curtains properly
Over time, dust particles can multiply around the room. The best way to remove dust from curtains is by patting them with a towel, which is heavy enough for the job but light enough that your hand won’t get tired. Just send all the dust to the floor and then vacuum it up.
5. Cleaning secrets : Wipe first, then mop
Always wipe before mopping. This will save you from unwanted small objects on the floor that will be difficult to remove later. When it’s time to mop, start at the edge and work your way toward the door.
6. Save the bathroom cleaning for last
Clean the bathroom floor after you’re done with the rest of the house, so you don’t transfer bacteria from one room to another.
7. Cleaning secrets : Let the cleaning products work properly
Let the detergents and cleaners do their work. Spray the walls of the bathtub and the toilet and let the products work for several minutes. In the meantime, you can clean mirrors, windows, cabinets and anything else around the room. After a while you can go back and wash the surfaces you started with, as long as the cleaners have taken effect.
8. Cleaning secrets : Wipe differently
Sweep the room first in the most used areas and finally head back to the exit so that you pass the “busiest” spots twice.
9. Cleaning secrets :Clean with vinegar and water
You might think that maids have some amazing secret cleaners, but the best weapon is white vinegar and water. It’s eco-friendly and easy to make, and it cleans really well, even removing the haze from the residue left by other professional cleaners. Fill a spray bottle with vinegar and water.
10. Cleaning secrets : Always carry a toothbrush with you
Small toothbrushes are ideal for cleaning hard-to-reach places in the bathroom. Especially if we go to the tiles, around the sink, and at the bottom of the toilet, which is the hardest part and gets dirty easily.
11. Organize cleaning supplies and tools
Maids keep everything they could need in the maid cart. Make a mini version of the cart yourself by adding all your cleaning supplies and tools to a bin or bucket. This will save you time and effort.
