In the hotel and hospitality business, image
means everything, especially if you want to grow
your customer base and keep your guests happy
and satisfied. In recent years, Singapore has
grown to be a number one tourist destination,
and wherever tourists go, hotels have a
predisposition to make more profit.
The role of housekeeping in any hotel is very
crucial, as it is a major factor in determining
whether the hotel will receive a five-star
rating upon customers’ review. Most customers,
including tourist, tend to recommend hotels to
friends and family if their experience was
first-rate.
Let’s Talk Carpets
One of the first things your guests will notice
when they enter your hotel rooms are the
carpets. Remember that first impression last
longer, and this has never been truer. Is the
carpet clean enough? Are there spots on it? Is
it damaged? All these questions, if answered
properly, show guest how important their
comfort, is to you.
As a business looking to top the charts in the
international scene, you should be concerned
about which products you use in cleaning. Some
chemicals used for cleaning are not
environment-friendly and most of them are not
100% safe for your guests. Chemical cleaning
agents are also, not pocket-friendly, and
imagine the cost of buying these chemicals to
clean each room,
What is the solution to this? The use of
natural, environment-friendly, carpet cleaning
methods. Now, these methods have been proven to
be effective in cleaning carpets. They are easy
to use, efficient, and they are absolutely safe
for your guests. In addition to these, they
leave a nice, after-clean fragrance on your
carpets.
1.Hot Water In A Steam Cleaner
This method is used when you want to do an all
over, general cleaning of your carpets. It
involves using just plain hot water in your
steam cleaner. This will definitely get the dirt
and soot out of your carpet without leaving any
chemical residue. However, if you want to remove
tough stains and spots, this technique may not
be as effective. Using hot water helps to break
down the oily scum in the carpet strands. In
addition, it helps the carpet to get back its
original texture and gives it a new-like
appearance.
Furthermore, using hot water to clean your
carpets is organic and health friendly, it is
also cost-effective. What more can your guest
ask for?!
2.Baking Soda for Spot Removal
Spot stains can be a pain-in-the-neck to clean,
especially if it is a liquid spill on the
carpet. Baking soda has proven itself to be a
spot removal, over and again. No matter if the
spot was caused by liquid spills or food, baking
soda does a fantastic job when removing tough
liquid stains. It is effective and can also be
used to deodorize your carpets. This method of
cleaning involves sprinkling the baking soda on
the carpet, pour enough on the spot, and then
give it some time to soak up the liquid. You can
also use it to scrub the carpets, after which
you let it dry and then vacuum. From greasy and
non-greasy stains to bad odors, baking soda is
sure to do the trick.
3.Using Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen peroxide, an anti-oxidant, is also
effective in cleaning tough carpet stains,
especially blood stains. Hydrogen peroxide can
also be mixed with baking soda to remove stains
caused by pets; this will remove the unpleasant
odor from the carpet as well. To use hydrogen
peroxide, soak it in a clean towel and dab the
carpet gently. Be sure to test that the hydrogen
peroxide will not damage the carpet fiber before
choosing which concentration to buy, but it is
better to get the 3% diluted solution rather
than the 6% diluted solution. Hydrogen peroxide
is organic and it is certain to work magic on
your carpets.
4.Club Soda for Acidic Stains
For stains caused by acidic substances, such as
coffee, wine, or even juice, club soda is the
best agent to use. Club soda works by aerating
the carpets to lift stains and stopping these
stains from settling into the carpet’s fibers.
Club soda does not leave any residues and it is
safe to use. To use this method, dab the area
with a towel soaked in club soda, make sure the
club soda is completely absorbed by the stained
area on your carpet, continue till the stain is
removed, then dab with a dry cloth. Club soda is
wonderful on your carpet and its cleaning
effects are equal to none.
5.White Vinegar and Water
Although the smell of vinegar is not really
pleasant, its cleaning abilities are just
unique. White vinegar can be used to remove
fresh stains from your carpets and it does this
effectively if the stain is not allowed to dry
up. It can also be used to deodorize your
carpet, yes, you read that right. When white
vinegar is mixed with baking soda and warm
water, and then allowed to dry, it gives a fresh
odor, which is soothing and pleasant. Vinegar
can also replace chemical cleaning agents used
for steam cleaning carpets. It is cost-friendly
and also natural.
6.Using Lemon For Pleasant Smell
Lemon juice is a known natural fragrance and can
be used to brighten up your carpets. When mixed
with water, lemon can be applied to tough stains
on your carpet and it will produce instant
results. Ensure you test the lemon solution on a
small area, before applying it on your carpets.
Lemon can be mixed with baking soda and vinegar
to give you amazing cleaning results. It is 100%
natural and environment-friendly too. Lemon
juice can also lighten up dark spots and can be
used to remove blood stains also. Lemon is more
than a super-fruit; it is also a
super-carpet-cleaner. Try it, your guest will
love the natural fragrance.
7.Using Liquid Castile Soap
Castile soap is made with 100% vegetable oils.
It is non-toxic and safe for your guests and
your carpet fabrics. Liquid castile soap is used
to remove tough carpet stains, and with a few
drops of it mixed with water, you have a natural
carpet cleaning recipe. It is a quite
traditional solution for carpet cleaning and it
works perfectly.
8.Borax for stains
With borax, salt, and vinegar, you can clean
old, tough spots on your carpets. After mixing
these agents, in sufficient quantity, apply it
to the spot and let it stay for some hours. Then
turn on the vacuum and clean it up, after which
you use the steam cleaner. Borax is a natural
mineral and it is quite effective in cleaning
carpets. Borax can be gotten from any cleaning
store around.
With all these cleaning items, your hotel is
sure to be the next international, five-star
rated hotel destination for guests, all over the
world. Your customers will thank you for it. The
natural methods are pocket-friendly, fabric
friendly and 100% green. Just try it out, you
are sure to come back for more. |
