Housekeeping

1. Define Housekeeping Department. housekeeping departments can be considered hotel ambassadors because of their dedication and responsibility in maintaining the hotel's image. Housekeeping performs detailed work in guest rooms and hotel areas to provide a clean, comfortable environment for hotel Hotel guests to enjoy. Through cleaning and organizing public spaces, housekeeping departments ensure that what the guests see and experience result in a positive impression of the property.

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2. What are the subsections of such department? Define each. * Linen and uniform room -the linen room is considered the heart of the Housekeeping department. It is the central depot for all linen and from where cline linen is distributed throughout the hotel. * Laundry -In any residential establishment, a lot of dirty linen accumulates in the various units and departments. It is essential to ensure a continuous supply of linen, which is well laundered, so that operations can be carried out smoothly and efficiently.
Linen is an expensive item, so how it will be laundered requires serious consideration.
People involved in handling linen should have some knowledge of the process.
Moreover, the Housekeeper and Linen keeper should have a good rapport with the
Laundry Manager.
Although it is essential that good quality linen be purchased, the life of the linen
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