Hotel cleaning products are essential for maintaining high standards. Whatever the cost or rating of the hotel, all guests expect a high level of cleanliness. Your reputation as an establishment is hugely reliant on how successful you and your team are at keeping up these high standards. Not only is it about making your guests feel comfortable, but it’s also about maintaining high levels of health and safety. Read on for our guide to hotel cleaning products and supplies.
Hotel Cleaning Supplies for Communal Spaces
From the moment your guests step into the lobby, they will come into contact with multiple surfaces. This can include doors, mirrors, the reception desk, lift buttons, and much more. Keeping these well-touched surfaces clean (and shiny!) is an ongoing job, with potentially tens or hundreds of guests coming into contact with them every day.
To keep on top of germs and dust, you’ll need the very best hotel cleaning products and supplies, such as:
Quick Hotel Cleaning Products for Quick Touch-up and Maintenance
- Good-quality antibacterial surface wipes – they can kill up to 99.99% of bacteria, including E-coli, Salmonella, Listeria, Aeruginosa, MRSA, H1N1 (Influenza A), HIV and Hepatitis B. Our wipes come in individual sheets in a soft-spun lace cloth in a resealable tub for easy storing
- Wiping paper and antibacterial spray – for quickly mopping up spills and spot-cleaning dirty surfaces, use a good-quality wiping paper with an antibacterial spray. Our wiping papers have super strength and durability, meaning you can be economical with the amount used. Our antiviral disinfectants kill a range of harmful pathogens
Heavy-Duty Hotel Cleaning Supplies for More Intense Cleaning
- Cleaning rags – for mopping up large or particularly soiled areas, a cleaning rag provides a more economical and robust solution. Our rags are made from offcuts of recycled towels and bathrobes, making them kinder on the planet than manufactured alternatives. They’re also a very cost-effective solution, especially if you need them in large quantities
- Sheeting rags – when you don’t want to leave behind lint on surfaces, such as windows and mirrors, a sheeting rag has got your back. Made from recycled bed linen, they’re pre-cut and laundered to help you add sparkle to your surfaces
Top Tip! Fresh Scents for Best Hotel Cleaning Results
Tap into your guests’ senses and elevate their experience by making your hotel smell super-fresh! Automatic air fresheners help give your hotel a clean, homely feeling 24 hours a day. You can even rotate the scents to change the atmosphere, depending on the season or occasion.
Everyday Hotel cleaning Products for Guest Rooms
Guests will benefit from having their own hotel cleaning products in their bedrooms. This will include:
- Toilet roll – it goes without saying that toilet roll is a must. But have you considered the quality of your existing products? Choose a two- or three-ply toilet roll that is soft and eco-friendly – good for your guests and the planet. Why not go for added convenience with a dispenser, too?
- Facial tissues – little extras, such as tissues on a dressing table, are an added convenience for your guests. They can add to the feeling of homeliness in a room
- Antibacterial soap – a good supply of high-quality antibacterial soap in the ensuite keeps your guests’ hands clean and fresh. Choose one with naturally-derived ingredients that is gentle on hands and harsh on germs. For added ease, we have a range of dispensers to support them
- Pedal bin liners – ideal for light waste, they make room change overs quick, easy and hygienic
PPC and Safety Equipment for Hotel Cleaning Staff
As an employer, you have a duty to keep your staff safe, which includes providing your team with appropriate protective clothing (PPE) for hotel cleaning.
- Gloves – choose a glove that is fit for purpose. We recommend nitrile gloves – they are comfortable, yet strong. They are also resistant to oils, grease, and solvents, so they won’t tear and leave hands exposed to harmful chemicals
- Disposable masks – we’re all familiar with the value of these after the Covid-19 pandemic. They provide a protective barrier against the wearer and potentially harmful germs and chemicals
- Disposable aprons – provide a protective barrier between the body and liquid spills/splashes. They are perfect for cleaning up particularly messy or germ-ridden areas, such as kitchens and bathrooms
- Hand sanitiser – providing plenty of spots across the hotel for staff to stop and sanitise their hands supports overall hygiene and reduces contamination through different zones
- Heavy-duty hand scrub – for removing particularly stubborn grease and grime. Our Deb Lime Beaded scrub contains non-abrasive scrubbing extracts while leaving a pleasant fragrance. Vitamin E also helps to condition hands and prevent unwanted dryness
Refer to the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 for further guidance on protecting your team’s welfare and staying on the right side of the law.
Using your hotel cleaning supplies and products
Here are some top tips for efficient and effective use of your hotel cleaning products and supplies:
- Double up supplies – advise your staff to keep two of everything in the caddy so they never run out and get caught short. They can restock the caddy before or at the end of each shift, rather than waste time in between cleans
- Divide into quadrants – advise your staff to divide the room into four, making sure each area is fully clean before moving on to the next. This ensures that no area is missed
- Recheck policy – at the end of a clean, the team should look at the room from their guests’ perspective. They could try sitting on the bed, flushing the toilet and reentering the room as if they’re staying there themselves. This will help them spot anything that they may have missed, but is obvious to your guests
Did you know?
We offer free hotel cleaning product samples! Just complete the form on our website and let us know what you’d like to try before you buy.
Guests who feel confident in the cleanliness of the hotel are more likely to leave positive reviews and make a return visit – win, win! At Galleon, we have all the hotel cleaning supplies and hotel cleaning products you need, with over 250 options to choose from. Browse the full collection here or get in touch to discuss your business needs.
