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June 25, 2024
Shine for Summer: Essential Products to Refresh your Guest Rooms
Still dreaming about upgrading your guest room? The dream’s not over, especially with bedding essentials from Standard Textile. Two new tops covers, along with our Circa Bed Wrap, Encircle Box Spring Cover, and stocked shower curtains make refreshing your guest rooms easy (and affordable!).
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June 13, 2024
Housekeeping Tips: How to Make Hotel Beds Faster
Any opportunity to speed up the housekeeping process and make the life of a housekeeper easier is a welcome improvement. That’s why today’s housekeeping tips center around one of the most significant tasks for housekeepers – how to make hotel beds faster.
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May 7, 2024
Pre-Prepared Cleaning Method – A Better Way to Clean
When it comes to floor cleaning (especially in high-risk areas) being efficient while also staying extremely effective is crucial. Traditional methods of hauling heavy mop buckets, pushing large trolleys, and the continuous strain of dipping and wringing by hand are inefficient and can even cause long-term injuries. If you’ve ever thought “there has to be…
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May 1, 2024
The Benefits of Blackout Window Treatments for Better Sleep and Comfort
Earlier this year, we explored standout travel trends for 2024 and the growing emphasis on quality sleep and creating sleep-friendly environments. Whether you operate a hotel, hospital, or vacation rental, those in your care are prioritizing a peaceful night’s sleep. How can you create a more comfortable sleep environment? Investing in blackout window treatments is…
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April 22, 2024
Introducing a Sustainable Solution for Linen Disposal
In 2022 we introduced a pilot Take-Back Recycling Program in collaboration with two of our hospitality customers, with over 35 properties nationwide. The aim was to address the challenge of managing textiles that are at the end of their life and are damaged beyond the possibility of donation for reuse. This initiative allowed us to…
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April 12, 2024
New Safety Standard Effectively Eliminates Corded Window Coverings
This safety standard, ANSI/WCMA A100.1-2022, is designed to eliminate free-hanging cords and connectors that can potentially lead to accidents and injuries. Window coverings included in this ruling are: cellular, pleated, roman, and vertical.
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April 10, 2024
The Myths of Down and Feather Bedding
When it comes to filled bedding, no material on Earth is warmer, softer, more breathable, or longer-lasting than natural down and feathers. While these natural fill materials are superior to synthetic alternatives, there are large amounts of misinformation and misunderstanding around these products. Here are some of the most common myths of down and feather…
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March 14, 2024
4 Tips for Sleep Awareness Week 2024
In celebration of the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep Awareness Week®, we wanted to share our top 4 tips to help encourage and contribute to your guests’ healthy sleep.
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February 24, 2024
Manual vs. Motorized: Choosing the Right Solar Shades
Whether you opt for the simplicity and affordability of manual solar shades or the modern convenience and elegance of motorized solar shades, both options provide unique benefits where you’ll have it made in the shade.
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February 13, 2024
How to Prevent Overdrying Your Linens
Laundering hospitality linen is a complex process that requires careful attention to detail. One of the most overlooked steps is the drying cycle. While it may seem as easy as pressing a button, the process is not nearly that simple.
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