Did you know that hotel housekeepers clean nearly a dozen rooms each day? That’s a lot. The best hotel housekeepers know how to clean quickly and efficiently so that their guests are happy with the room during their stay. So if you’re looking for tips to help speed up your cleaning process, try a few tips from hotel housekeepers.
- Be consistent. Hotel rooms are cleaned daily, and that consistency is the key to keeping them clean. Dirt, grime and mold have a hard time building up if you clean each day.
- Separate wet and dry jobs. Splitting up damp and dry cleaning jobs is a time saver and helps prevent cross-contamination. Starting with the dry jobs that tend to scatter dust, like vacuuming, sweeping and dusting, is a great way to get the dirt and grime loose before you wipe down the surface or mop.
- Don’t leave wet surfaces. Another critical cleaning tip is to always dry wet surfaces. Wet surfaces that are left to dry can begin to mold over time. A simple wipe-down with a dry cloth can prevent that from happening!
- Sanitize after cleaning. An essential step in the hotel cleaning process is to sanitize rooms after cleaning. Cleaning the surface removes the dirt and bacteria, and sanitizing kills anything left on the surface. Every high touch point surface needs to be sanitized to prevent the spread of germs, bacteria, and viruses. Follow the product instructions and let the product sit on the surface long enough to kill any bacteria. Always sanitize last, so the room is as clean as possible for the next guests!
- Use a UV light. Using a UV light to find hidden stains and bacteria buildup is a good idea while cleaning. It’s a great way to find the sources of smells from invisible stains.
- Use specialized cleaners for tough jobs. Hotel housekeepers don’t have time to let cleaning products sit and dissolve tough germs and stains. That’s why they use the right products for tough jobs, for example, cleaning grout with a stone cleaner or using a degreaser in the shower to dissolve soap scum quickly before washing.
We’ve all seen the exposés of hotel rooms that are haphazardly cleaned or still dirty. But that’s mostly the exception to the rule. The best hotel housekeepers take pride in their work and want to ensure that their rooms are as clean as possible for guests. Just like them, we take pride in doing a fantastic job cleaning for our clients. So if these tips don’t help cut back on the time you spend cleaning your business, it’s time to give our team a call. We can take care of all your cleaning and janitorial needs! (801) 994-6924
