7th week @ Accommodation

Module 9 - Care of textiles

Linen items used in accommodation:

Bedrooms     -     pillow cases

                     -     fitted sheets

                     -     mattress protectors

                     -     bedspreads

                     -     curtains

                     -     duvets

                     -     throws

                     -     towels etc

Restaurants  -     Table cloths

                     -     seat covers

                     -     napkins

                     -     overlays etc

Material types    -     cotton

                           -     wool

                           -     nylon

                           -     acrylic

                           -     polyester etc

Factors that determine the purchase of linen:

1. Quality of linen

2. Types of linen

3. Prices/ value of linen

4. Storage areas available

5. Facilities available for laundry types

Different types of laundering services:

1. Combined options

2. On premises laundry

3. Commercial laundry

4. Laundry hire

Linen control systems:

1. Clean for dirty

2. Requisition

3. Topping up

4. Set amount

Operational requirements of a linen storage area:

1. No unauthorized persons to enter storage area

2. Area must be easy to clean

3. Sufficient lightinh must be availabe

4. Area must be well ventilated

5. Area restricted to one or two persons

6. Linen gets signed in and out

7. Surfaces must be even and dry

8. Equipment must be maintained & checked daily to prevent fires and mnimize risks of fires. Fire extinguishers must be close and serviced.

Basic rules for stain removal:

1. Always wear protective clothing

2. Store stain removers out of reach of children. Dont store with food products

3. Read label instructions carefully and use chemicals accordingly

4. Avoid getting chemicals on your skin

5. Use chemicals in a well ventilated room

6. Dont use solvents near an open flame/ electical outlet

7. Seal containers properly

8. Never mix materials together. (bleach and ammonia forms toxic fumes when put together)

Procedure for making up a bed:

1.            Remove all soiled/ dirty linen

2.          Check for guest belongings

3.          Turn mattress over

4.          Place mattress protector and tuck in

5.          Place fitted sheet and tuck in

6.          Place flat sheet and tuck in at the bottom. At the top of the flat sheet pull back 30 cm and tuck in along sides

7.          Place duvet/ bedspread and make sure it is even on both sides and that it has no creases or bumps

8.          Place standard pillows followed by oxford pillows

9.         Fold throw and place at the end of the bed

10.      Fold towel and place them at the sides of the bed at the bottom

11.       Place scatter cushions

12.      Check overall appearance