Hotel Housekeeper how-to
How to Make a Bed to Hotel Standard
A crisp bed is the first thing guests notice.
Quick answer
A crisp bed is the first thing guests notice. In short: strip; put; add, then complete the remaining steps below.
Step by step
Strip old linens.
Put on the mattress protector and fitted sheet.
Add the flat sheet and blanket or duvet.
Make neat corners.
Fluff and arrange pillows.
Add the bed runner or throw.
Safety reminders for hotel housekeepers
- Never mix cleaning chemicals
- Lift mattresses and linens safely
- Wear gloves for bathrooms and bodily fluids
- Watch for needles and sharp objects
Key terms
Checkout room · Stay-over room · DND · Turndown service · Room status · Inspected room: see the full hotel housekeeper glossary.