Complete linen change or duvets for each new guest

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Complete linen change or duvets for each new guest

Elizabeth Keone
Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 0 votes

Hi, I’m a big proponent of giving beds a complete linen change between guests, but I’m getting a little pushback that this is too much for the cleaners to handle during their short turnarounds. As a consolation, I’m going to try maybe a full zippered duvet, which should be much easier than traditional button styles.  Any feedback on doing this, successes, failures, tried ad true brands?

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Michael BaumPro Member
Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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So we do a full sheet change of course between guests.

We use the Charisma/Berkshire comforters from Costco. They get washed several times a season each, but we have 8 for each bed. I always buy another when they go on sale.

So each comforter gets washed every 2 guests or so.

One way to handle excess laundry is have hampers in the garage or wherever and store dirty laundry in there until a day between guests wash. That is how we handle things.

We have 6 sets of king and 12 sets of queen sheets along with 8 twin sets. We can do 5 back to backs without really breaking a sweat.

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  • John Aloisi
    Investor · Allen Park, MI · Member since 2016 · 24 posts · 13 votes
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    Most hotels only change the sheets between guests. They don't change the blankets/bedspreads. Hilton is an exception in that they switch out duvet covers between guests. I would think the button style would be easier than a really long zipper that might tend to get stuck. 

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  • Andrew SteffensBusiness Member
    Tampa, FL · Member since 2022 · 3k+ posts · 3k+ votes
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    I would need to consult with our housekeeping manager but have you looked at "double sheeting" over duvets?

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  • Jon Martin
    Member since 2022 · 1k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    I change linens and zippered duvets every time. Buttons might be easier because my cleaner complains about it. Might help to get the next size up for the duvet over the comforter to give it more wiggle room. 

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  • John UnderwoodPro Member
    Investor · Greer, SC · Member since 2014 · 13k+ posts · 17k+ votes
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    We change the bed spreads about every other time at most. Really have to double check with the cleaners. 

    Every time is too much.

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  • Leora Merrell
    Rental Property Investor · Member since 2019 · 276 posts · 235 votes
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    Our cleaners prefer zippers to buttons. I just got them off Amazon, can't even remember the specific brand and I'm not even sure I buy the same brand when I get replacements. I just make sure they have zippers. :)

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  • Sarah KensingerPro Member
    Real Estate Consultant · OH · Member since 2023 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
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    Have you tried a medium to heavy weight blanket and possibly keeping two on hand. Then the cleaner can take one with the set of sets to wash and put a fresh blanket for the next guest.

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  • Michael BaumPro Member
    Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    So we do a full sheet change of course between guests.

    We use the Charisma/Berkshire comforters from Costco. They get washed several times a season each, but we have 8 for each bed. I always buy another when they go on sale.

    So each comforter gets washed every 2 guests or so.

    One way to handle excess laundry is have hampers in the garage or wherever and store dirty laundry in there until a day between guests wash. That is how we handle things.

    We have 6 sets of king and 12 sets of queen sheets along with 8 twin sets. We can do 5 back to backs without really breaking a sweat.

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  • Elizabeth Keone
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    Member since 2023 · 2 posts · 0 votes
    3y
    Quote from @John Underwood:

    We change the bed spreads about every other time at most. Really have to double check with the cleaners. 

    Every time is too much.

    I know it is a lot, but I can’t believe we live in this day and age and we’re still sleeping on a stranger’s used comforter with their body fluids potentially on it.  I’ve stayed in lots of hotels, and I still don’t think they’re changing them out either.  Most hotels are double-sheeting and by the time I wake up that nice, pretty double sheeting job is completely torn apart and I’m on the used, dirty comforter anyways.

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  • Michael BaumPro Member
    Olympia, WA · Member since 2016 · 8k+ posts · 7k+ votes
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    Well I know that the sheet sets I use with those comforters stick like glue to each other.

    The percale weave sheets kinda lock in with the comforters and they really don't split apart. 

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