How do hotels get their towels so white and soft?

Laundry strategy: Numerous hotels first treat all the stains on the laundry. Then, they toss them in a big pot full of a mixture of baking soda, laundry detergent or soap, and cold water. The hotel towels are then boiled for around half an hour, wrung out, and put into the laundry machine.



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Laundry strategy: Numerous hotels first treat all the stains on the laundry. Then, they toss them in a big pot full of a mixture of baking soda, laundry detergent or soap, and cold water. The hotel towels are then boiled for around half an hour, wrung out, and put into the laundry machine.

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One of the most well-known secrets of the hotel industry in keeping their sheets enviably is peroxide-based detergents. Bleach is also added to the mix. While these chemicals are truly effective in preventing white linens from greying or turning yellow, they do require some level of expertise.

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Gather all towels
Many hotels have signs in the guest room bathrooms instructing guests to leave towels they don't plan to use again on the floor (or in the bathtub) as a sign to housekeeping that you want them replaced.

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If you take something from your hotel room, you can expect an extra charge on your bill. Robes and towels are so commonly stolen that many hotels now list the charge right on the hanger; they will automatically bill the credit card they have on file for the extra cost of replacing these items.

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Proper Etiquette for Hotel Guests When staying at a hotel, it is important to remember that the property and amenities provided are for the enjoyment of all guests. This includes the towels in your room. While it may be tempting to take them home as a souvenir, it is generally considered improper etiquette to do so.

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Here's what should happen: The standard operating procedure is for towels and sheets to be changed between every guest, according to Joe McInerney, president of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (www.ahla.org). Towels are also swapped out every day at some, but not all properties. Some do, some don't, he says.

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