Label Reading And Its Function

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So, for this post we will show you about labelling and its function.. Check this out..!

Why we must put the label reading at the fabric??

Here the reason:

a)  Fabrics need no identification since we can read the label and understand the characteristics of the fabrics

b)  Save time when trying to figure out the exact type of fabrics for quality, checking, washing and knowledge purposes.

c)  Able to retain the white and coloured fabrics.  This eventually will make them  look whiter and brighter.

Thats all..
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The Types Of Fabric and Linen

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First for all,,

What is linen??

-          Linen is cloth or thread made of flax. Flax is a plant  of natural fiber ( cellulose fiber). However, there is another meaning of linen  that is widely used in hospitality contex, which means household articles made of cloth.

• Type Of Linen And Fabric
• Natural fibers (vegetables & animal)
•   Man-made (regenerated & synthetic)

NATURAL FIBER

1.       Wool

o   The most commonly used wool comes from sheep.  It can also be produced from camel and rabbits.  The most popular wool is produced from Merino and Crossbred sheep in Australia.

o   Wool is extensively used in hotels although expensive. It is used for carpets, blankets and upholstery.

o   Wool does not flatten or crease easily and very elastic.

o   Wool is easy to clean and fire resistant

o   Often mixed with other man-made fabric in 80/20 ratios to make it more affordable.

Example of clothes using wool

Fabric of wool

Sheep are one of the animals used for wool

2.       Silk

o   Silk is the strongest of natural fibers and a very light fabric

o   Silk is produced from the cocoon of silk worms.  The silk worms are reared in China, France, Italy and Japan.  These silk worms are given wild mulberry and wild oak.

o   Some of its usage in hotel include wall covering, cushion cover and bed sheets

o   Silk has a draping power – which means it retains shape and caresses the body. It is also an elastic fabric.

o   It is a very expensive and seldom used in hospitality except for luxury suites and apartments.

A silkworm is producing silk

Example of silk fabric

                  

                  3.       Cotton

o   Cotton comes from the cotton plant seed grown in India, USA, Egypt, West Indies and China.

o   Cotton is used for bed linen, table linen, towel and uniform

o   Cotton is very absorbent, easily laundered and more resistant to bleaches and alkalis. Cotton is stronger when wet than dry.

o   Nowadays a man–made fiber; polyester is added to cotton to make it resistant to wrinkle.

o   All cotton tend to shrink during the first few washings unless they have been pre-shrunk.

Cotton plant

4.       Linen

o   Linen comes from the stalk of flax plant (a plant fiber used especially for making ropes)

o   Linen is famous for making napkin and table linen

o   Linen is hard-wearing and easily washed but requires careful finishing

o   Good quality linen has a smooth appearance and cool to the touch

o   Linen can be easily dyed and the color does not fade when wash

Flax plant that produce linen

Linen fabric

Linen as pillow cases

MAN-MADE  FIBERS

Man-made fibers are made by regenerating  (combining with other substance) and synthetic (artificially produced from chemicals)

Man-made fibers are normally made from some of these substances:

·    Wood pulp/ Cotton linters

·     Rubber

·     Oil by-products

·     Chemicals

1.              ACETATE

·  Acetate is made from cotton linters plus chemicals. 

·  They look like silk but do not wear like silk.

·  They are sensitive to nail polish, nail polish remover (acetone) and perfumes. They are strong when dry.

·  They should be washed in warm water, moderate drying and lowest temperature when ironing.

Acetate fabric

Acetate also be use as curtain

2.        ACRYLIC

·   Acrylic looks like wool and washable.

·   Acrylic is made from chemicals.

·   They are strong when wet and dry. 

·   Hotel’s blanket and carpet in hotel are normally made from acrylic because they are cheap, do not shrink and easily maintained.

·   Acrylic should be ironed with low heat or at times, it do not need ironing at all.

Acrylic fabric

3    3.      POLYESTER

·   Polyester is a easily laundered.

·   Polyester is used in pillows, upholstery, bed linen, and table      linen. 

·   Polyester will not shrink or stretch and is very elastic.

·   Polyester is a versatile and important man-made fabric.

Polyester

Polyester use for napkin fabric

4    4.      RAYON

·    Rayon is made from wood pulp and cotton linters.

·    It looks like silk and has draping qualities. 

·    Normally used for curtains and bedspreads. 

·    It requires cool iron.  

·    Rayon is a strong, extremely absorbent and burn at              high temperature.

·    It may wrinkle easily and may stretch when wet and           shrink when washed.

Rayon fabric

5.   SPANDEX

·  Spandex is a mixture of rubber and chemicals. 

·  It is a very elastic fiber that can be stretched many times its length and then spring back to the original length. 

·  Spandex is resistant to washing, perspiration and heat.

·  They are normally used in foundation garments; for          example swimming suit and hosiery.

Spandex fabric

6.   NYLON

·  Nylon is a made-made fabric from chemicals.

·  It is elastic, resilient, smooth, non-absorbent and dry quickly.

·  Nylon is used in hosiery, netting for bridal veils, carpeting and socks.

·  Always use a low temperature on the wrong side when          ironing nylon.

Nylon fabric

That's all from us. We hope all this can help you to get to know about fabric..

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PRACTISE LAUNDRY CYCLE; OPL; CPL

PRACTISE LAUNDRY CYCLE

   Check the amount linen is processed each day.

   Check the equipment correctly sized or not.

   Check the machines properly maintained or not.

   Check rewash levels at an acceptable level or not.

   Check the production rate.

   Check operating cost per kilogram of linen.

 Check the amount of water are used per kilogram of linen.

MANAGING  ON PREMISE LAUNDRY

1. List factors to consider when planning an

on-premises laundry operation for a hotel.

2. Outline the steps involved in processing linens as

they flow through an on-premises laundry operation.

3. Identify the various types of machines and equipment

that might be found in a hotel's on-premises laundry

operation.

4. Summarize valet service (guest laundry) issues.

5. Describe effective staffing and scheduling practices

for on-premises laundry operations.

CONTRACT LAUNDRY OPERATION

Laundry Contracts

Every laundry or linen manager should take the time to study commercial and central laundry contracts. Sooner or later you will

be called upon to demonstrate your knowledge in this key area. What you have learned through your study may help to keep

your laundry open or secure you a job with your current employer even if the laundry closes.

Long ago the words “Caveat Emptor - Let the buyer beware” were developed to warn people about contracts. These words still

apply to contracts today and more specifically to the laundry industry. Contracts provide unscrupulous laundries with many ways

to hide their total charges. A good contract will provide the framework for a solid on going working relationship with another

company.

Definition of a Contract

In simplest terms a contract is a binding agreement. Contracts arise out of agreements; hence a contract is often defined as “an agreement creating an obligation.”

The substance of the definition of a contract is that by mutual agreement or assent the parties create a legally enforceable duties or obligations that did not exist before.In order to be an enforceable contract, there must be (1) an agreement, (2) between competent parties, (3) based upon genuine assent of the parties, (4) supported by consideration, (5) made for a lawful object, and (6) in the form required by law, if any.

Chapter 4 : Laundry

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Handle Lost And Found Procedures

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Okay, for the this post we wanna present to you about subtopic how to solve the lost and found situations that occur when housekeeping.. :) so, check this out..!!

Lost and Found.. :)

Hotel housekeeping training should include information on what to do if a lost item is recovered in a guest’s room or if a guest leaves any personal items behind. Most hotels have a lost and found area where the items will be stored until a guest recovers them; for more expensive items, such as jewelry, the hotel staff may contact the guest directly. Housekeeping staff should alert to the lost and found policies and never attempt to return the item directly unless otherwise instructed.

 PROCEDURES

Lost & Found Standard Items:

1.   All articles left behind by guest in ISL are to be considered as "Lost & Found" (even if a tooth brush, reading material etc).

2.   Finder will bring the item to Housekeeping Department as soon as possible.

3.   Finder will fill in a Lost and Found slip describing in full:

Þ  Slip record number (follow last number entered in log e.g. 24/2/95 indicating record number/month/year).

Þ    Date found

Þ    Location found

Þ    Guest's name - if found in room

Þ    Name of finder

Þ    Description of article

Þ    Location where article(s) is / are stored

4.  Housekeeping Coordinator will record in Lost and Found log book the following information:

Þ    Serial no.

Þ    Date found

Þ    Finder's name

Þ    Description of item

Þ    Location found

Þ    Storage code (shelf no.)

Þ    Guest's name (if item is found in room)

5.   Item will be handed in to Executive Housekeeper / Assistant Housekeeper for safe keeping.

6.   This L & F log is at all times to be kept with Housekeeping Department.

7.   Items will be sent to Lost & Found room for safe keeping by Housekeeping coordinator.

8.  Lost and Found room key is to be issued only to Housekeeping Coordinator by Executive Housekeeper / Assistant Housekeeper.

Below is an example of a form for lost and found :

lost and found form

We hope that our posts can help you to better understand the procedure on how to handle the situation lost and found .. see you in the next post..!!

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Chapter 1 : Introduction of Housekeeping Department

Trolley Preparation Procedures

Do you know what is a trolley? Trolley is an equipment to store or keep a given number of linen, supplies, and other cleaning materials. It is also called maid’s cart. Housekeeper or room attendants should check their supplies and materials after receiving their room assignments. All supplies and materials must be packed according to the number of rooms. The  effectiveness of trolley arrangement leads to a proper room cleaning process.

The things that must have in the trolley :

1.      Hangers 

2.      Dust mop

3.      Glass rack and clean glasses

4.      Plastic liners and paper towels

5.      Bucket with literature

6.      Ashtrays

7.      Ice tubs

8.      Caddy tray

9.      Bottles

10.  Johnny mop

11.  Matches and toilet strips

12.  Soap and sanitary bags

13.  Bath towels 

14.  Light bulbs

15.  Hand towels

16.  Wash clothes

17.  Bath mats

18.  Twin bed sheets

19.  Pillow cases

20.  Double bed sheets

21.  Toilet tissues

22.  Queen bed sheets

23.  Dry dirty linen

24.  Wastebasket

25.  Small broom

26.  Trash bag and liner

To cleaning process, housekeeper must use spesific things. Maid’s caddy must have following materials:

·         Toilet bowl cleaner

·         Window cleaner

·         Degreaser

·         Air freshener

·         Johnny mop

·         Scrubber

·         Disinfectant

·         Furniture polish

·         All purpose cleaner