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Introduction: There’s something undeniably refreshing about stepping into a meticulously clean hotel room—the crisp linens, spotless mirrors, and that fresh, welcoming scent. Why not bring that same level of elegance and cleanliness into your own home? Inspired by hospitality pros, these seven hotel-style cleaning tips will help you create a sparkling, serene space every day.
Ingredients (Tools & Supplies You'll Need):
Microfiber cloths (several)
White vinegar
Baking soda
Dish soap
Glass cleaner
Essential oils (like lavender or eucalyptus)
Vacuum with attachments
Disinfectant spray or wipes
Lint roller
Laundry detergent with fabric softener
Scented drawer sachets or cedar blocks
Directions (Hotel-Inspired Cleaning Tips):
Create a Signature Scent: Hotels often use a signature scent to enhance guest experiences. Mix a few drops of essential oil into a spray bottle with water and lightly mist your linens, curtains, and upholstered furniture.
Perfect the Bed-Making Ritual: Use triple sheeting for a hotel-quality bed—flat sheet, blanket, then another flat sheet. Always iron pillowcases for that crisp look. Add a decorative pillow or runner for an elevated touch.
Deep Clean High-Touch Surfaces: Hotel staff clean doorknobs, light switches, remotes, and handles daily. Make these part of your routine using disinfectant wipes or spray.
Master the Bathroom Shine: Combine baking soda and dish soap for a gentle scrub on sinks and tubs. Use vinegar on faucets to eliminate water spots. Finish with a microfiber cloth for a streak-free shine.
Use the “Top-to-Bottom” Cleaning Rule: Start cleaning from the highest surfaces (like shelves or cabinet tops) and work your way down to the floors. This ensures dust doesn’t re-contaminate clean areas.
Vacuum Like a Pro: Hotels vacuum under beds and furniture. Use attachments to get baseboards and corners, and go slowly to actually lift dirt rather than just push it around.
Refresh and Rotate Linens Regularly: Wash sheets and towels in hot water weekly with a gentle detergent and a splash of white vinegar to keep them soft and odor-free. Use drawer sachets to maintain that just-laundered scent.
Presentation and Storage Tips:
Keep cleaning supplies in a stylish caddy under the sink or in a linen closet.
Fold towels into thirds and stack them hotel-style.
Use matching hangers in closets for a uniform, tidy look.
Store linens with cedar blocks or sachets to keep them fresh.
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