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Hotel Housekeeping

Subject : hospitality
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1. The staff includes the laundry supervisor - laundry attendants - and semesters.






2. Pathogens often thrive in the dryer's lint trap. The lint trap must be regularly cleaned with a sanitizing solution.






3. This department is responsible for protecting guests from infections and illness; Largest staff in the hotel; Major function (keep clean - sanitary - and attractive).






4. After linens are dried - they must be ironed and folded. Flatwork presses and flatwork irons are used to iron sheets. Some hotels have machines that automatically fold sheets.






5. Hot water and sanitizing solutions are used in the washing machine for both cleaning and killing pathogens.






6. The top manager of the housekeeping department.






7. 1. soaking in a stain removal solution; 2. applying a detergent past to the stain; 3. using special treatment methods listed on a stain removal chart.






8. Tasks include washing laundry - care of linens - and inventory of linens.






9. The state of being free of dirt and bad odors.






10. Do Not Disturb or Housekeeping






11. Where clean linens are stored.






12. The linen that need to be washed or have just been washed.






13. The person who cleans the guest rooms.






14. Separate laundry into these piles: regularly - damp - stained - and torn or damaged.






15. Housekeeping work that is performed in the evening.






16. Is responsible for the linen inventory.






17. Repairing linens






18. Consist of the actions taken to prevent and control diseases.






19. Used to keep the linen inventory records. The linen room must be locked. Items cannot be taken without a requisition form that is approved by the supervisor.






20. Guest use a variety of supplies.






21. Consist of all the items in the guest room made of cloth.






22. A doorway-sized cart that holds cleaning supplies - equipment - guest room supplies and linens.






23. Perform all the tasks involved in washing laundry. The seamsters repair worn or torn linens. Seamsters used to be called seamstresses.






24. Supplies may include shampoo - hair conditioner - moisturizing lotion - mouthwash - disposable shower caps and shoe shine cloth.






25. To make it clean - sanitary - and attractive.






26. The member of the team who checks the room after it is cleaned.






27. Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of all linens.






28. A type of fungus that grow on damp surfaces.






29. Responsible for noticing problems. making sure that no unauthorized people enter a guest room - check the rooms for damaged items or items that need repair.






30. Includes five tasks: sorting - washing - drying - folding - and storing.






31. Supervises the attendants and seamsters. The supervisor is also responsible for keeping track of all linens and replacing linens when necessary.






32. Responsible for keeping the hotel clean.






33. Before laundry can be washed - it must be sorted.






34. The state of being free from disease-causing pathogens or having a safe level of pathogens.






35. The treatment of a clean surface with heat or chemicals to reduce the number of disease-causing microorganisms to safe levels.






36. Normal wear & tear; losses in the laundry; improper uses; theft






37. Straightening up the room and restocking guest supplies. Turns down the bedding and places a chocolate on the pillow.






38. Entering the guest room; Cleaning the guest room; Providing guest supplies; Reporting problems; Limiting guest access; Turndown service






39. Manages the inspectors and the room attendants.






40. The physical removal of dirt from surfaces.