Hotel Cleaning ahead of Summer Staycations
Following the winter period, the British tourism industry begins to look towards the summer period and the prospect of both international inbound tourists as well as those who’ve chosen to holiday domestically. One key strategy all hospitality venues should have in place is a good housekeeping routine and range of products. We at Alliance Online have derived the following as key items which are occasionally overlooked by hotel chains when kitting out their housekeeping equipment.
One of the first essentials any hotel should have access too is a cleaning trolley, and this time of year is perfect if you are looking to replace your current model. A solid, well manufactured trolley with plenty of storage options and an effectively designed bin carry can drastically reduce the time required by cleaning staff to perform their tasks.
A great option when looking for a new cleaning trolley is the Eco-Matic Reflo range from Numatic. The trollies offer users a neat and tidy option with two shelves for transporting cleaning supplies between the various areas which require attention without the need for restocking. Furthermore, the wheeled design makes for easy transportation and the bin bag attachment is simple and easy to manage.
Another key item for successful and efficient housekeeping is an easily transportable vacuum cleaner and in recent years cordless versions have proved the best. The reason for their rise in superiority is due to the improvements in battery life and reduction in battery charge times. Their cordless nature also lends themselves to cleaning rooms like bedrooms easily as instead of looking for a plug, or using one in the corridor cleaners can simply go from room to room without needing to stop and start and each new area.
One great option which is brilliant for workers in hospitality is the RSB150NX Numatic Cordless Backpack Vacuum. The backpack aspect removes the irritable dragging whilst hoovering and can also remove the awkward bending in the lower back too. Moreover, it speeds up the vacuuming process and comes with the Numatic crevice tool meaning no dust is safe.
A must have which should always be available to cleaning staff are microfibre cloths, preferable high-performance options with a high wash rate. Microfibre cloths are a brilliant cleaning aid due to not leaving scratch or wipe marks on surfaces whilst also not leaving fluff or particles behind either. Another reason they are so useful is their versatility of surface they can clean, from wood to marble to glass all are easy for the microfibre texture.
One final item which has found prominence since the pandemic and are a nice touch when used, “Just Sanitised” labels. Now understandably these do not need to be plastered across every surface in the room but a visible dated label on a cleaning schedule can give your customers piece of mind that your hotel keeps a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness.
At Alliance Online we have been supplying the hospitality industry with commercial products for over 23 years and during this time we have collated both a vast knowledge of what the industry needs and a product range to meet those requirements. Visit www.allianceonline.co.uk today to view our huge offering or contact one of our customer support team either over the phone on 01270 252333 or on email at hello@allianceonline.co.uk