When it comes to quick-yet-efficient cleaning, who knows the most about the subject? Professional hotel cleaners, of course. Hotel cleaners can thoroughly clean up to 30 rooms in an eight-hour shift!
They’ve got tons of practice when it comes to cleaning right and cleaning with speed—and tons of tips that can help you in your home or office. At Interworld Cleaning, we work in the field of professional hotel cleaning, and we’ve got seven amazing tips our cleaners use that you can apply yourself!
How to Clean a Hotel Room Checklist
1. Clear Clutter First
Empty the trash and anything left behind, and remove all products from the counters before you wash them down. This way you can start with a blank slate. Also, the temptation to just wipe around items on your flat surfaces or pick them up and immediately place them back down on a wet surface is removed. (Placing items on a wet surface can leave ring marks).
Pro Tip: Clear clutter before starting to clean for a more efficient cleaning process.
2. Use the Right Cleaning Cloth
Microfiber is best, but if you don’t have one, use a rag made of 100% cotton, like an old T-shirt or old pillowcase, dampening it slightly. Avoid polyester or terrycloth towels, which can create more dust.
Why Microfiber Works: Microfiber cloths trap dust and dirt effectively, helping to maintain a cleaner surface.
3. Vacuum Before You Mop
This is how to clean a hotel room, and how to clean any other room at that. You don’t want wet dirt on the floor. It’s going to be hard to remove. So vacuum—or sweep—before you mop. And, when it’s time to mop, start from the far corner and make your way to the door so you don’t leave any tracks.
Cleaning Tip: Vacuum first, mop second, and always work toward the door to prevent dirty footprints.
4. Clean Bathrooms Last
When you hire our commercial cleaning services to clean a hotel room, our cleaners start in the bedroom first and so should you in your home. When you clean the bedroom before the bathroom, you minimize bacterial transfer.
Why It Works: Cleaning bedrooms before bathrooms helps to keep surfaces in the rest of the room cleaner.
5. Let Your Cleaners Do the Work for You
Spray down surfaces and let them do their job for several minutes. Use this time to clean mirrors, windows, blinds, or anything else that is in the home or office. Then go back and wash off the surfaces, allowing you to use way less elbow grease.
Pro Tip: Spraying cleaners and letting them sit for a few minutes helps break down dirt faster, saving you time and energy.
6. Vacuum the Opposite Way You’ve Been Taught
Mom probably told you to start at the furthest part of the room and vacuum yourself out. Our cleaners recommend that you vacuum into the room over the high-traffic areas and then vacuum yourself out. Voila. You’ve hit the most walked-on spots twice.
Tip for Carpet Care: Vacuuming high-traffic areas twice results in a cleaner floor and fewer dust mites.
7. The Best Cleaner Might Be in Your Pantry
At IWC, we believe in green cleaning. Our customers sometimes think we have some crazy secret weapon up on our sleeves. Although we do use specialty cleaners, honestly sometimes the best thing to use is water and white vinegar. It cleans well, and can even clear cloudiness from the residue left behind by other cleaners. Fill a spray bottle with three parts water, and one part vinegar.
Eco-Friendly Tip: Use vinegar and water for effective, green cleaning that’s safe for both your home and the environment.
Why These Hotel Cleaning Tips Are Effective for Home and Office
While these tips are designed for hotel room cleaning, they are equally effective for home and office spaces. Here’s why:
- Increased Efficiency: Clear, organized steps improve your cleaning process.
- Time-Saving: Techniques like letting cleaners sit save you time and energy.
- Green Cleaning Benefits: Using eco-friendly solutions like vinegar and water reduces your environmental impact.
Trust the Experts for Unmatched Commercial Cleaning
At Interworld Cleaning in Baltimore, we take pride in applying professional-grade expertise to every job. Whether you’re managing a hotel, office, or residential space, our commercial cleaning services are designed to deliver efficiency and quality you can rely on. Our skilled commercial cleaners bring the same precision and attention to detail that hotel professionals are known for. Let us handle the hard work so you can enjoy a clean, healthy environment.
Reach out to your trusted commercial cleaning company today, and experience the difference!
