Stain Removal Hints

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Admin
  1. Check all linens for stain and pre-treat them before laundering
  2. Patience and time are require when working on stains.  There is NO immediate solution
  3. Test all bleaches in an inconspicuous area to avoid damaging colored items
  4. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk – it will dissolve both fabrics
  5. Do not use vinegar on acetate material – it will soften and dissolve acetate
  6. Oily based stains like salad dressing, sauces, etc. should be treated with a solvent prior to laundering.  Laundering even without drying may set these types of stains
  7. Use solvents such as Carbona, mineral spirits or other dry cleaning fluids in a well ventilated area.  Try to avoid excessive inhalation of the fumes from the solvents
  8. Avoid drying items in the dryer with heat unless stains have been removed

Facial Wipes - Prevent Stains
For information on products to help prevent stains or properly cleaning stains, contact your Personal Shopper at InnStyle or call toll free 1-800-877-INNS (4667).

Save your linens from cosmetics with our facial wipes! 13″x13″ 100% cotton facial wipes are sure to please your guests while preventing staining!

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Why Cotton Sheets?

Posted on February 20, 2012 by Admin

There is nothing like slipping between cotton sheets.  That is because nature has designed the perfect fiber for softness and comfort.  The superior characteristics of cotton have been praised for thousands of years, and today cotton is synonymous with quality, comfort and Fine Linens for the Hospitality Industry - Wrinkle Free Cotton Sheetsbeauty.

  • Softness – The unique shape and dimensions of cotton fibers naturally result in softness.
  • Year Round Comfort – Cotton bed linens keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter.
  • Launders Beautifully – Cotton releases soil easily so bed linens was clean and smell fresh throughout their wear life, and cotton sheets become even softer through washings and use.

Our best selling 600 thread count ‘wrinkle free’ sheets are on the way.  Get your orders in now to be assured of first shipment on innkeepers’ most popular wrinkle free sheet style. Available for End of March 2012 Delivery.  To order , please contact us at 267-354-6020 or toll-free at 1-800-877-INNS (4667).

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Helpful Linen Terms

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Admin
  • Combing - A process where the short, coarse cotton fibers have been placed parallel to each other to create a finer, more silky yarn.
  • Egyptian Cotton – Fabric made of long-fiber cotton.  Used to crate soft, durable products that are exceptionally smooth.
  • Easy-Care Finish – A treatment applied to the cloth which becomes an integral 600 Thread Count Wrinkle Free Sheetspart of the fibers, creating the desirable aesthetic effect of easy care.
  • Fiber Content - Most sheets are manufactured of either poly/cotton or all cotton.  Poly Cotton sheets are favored by those appreciating no-iron.  100% combed cotton is desirable for its softness, absorbency, breathability and pill-free comfort.
  • Finished Size – The actual dimensions of a sheet or pillow case after self hemming or after the addition of an attached hem.
  • Percale - A smooth, finely combed, closely woven cloth with a minimum of 180 threads per square inch.
  • Pima - Cotton grown in the southwestern US that was originally developed from Sea Island and Egyptian seed.  Pima Cotton is the US grown equivalent of Egyptian Cotton.
  • Sateen - Special weaving technique in which more yarns are brought to the surface of the cloth creating a satin like feel.
  • Selvage - Closely woven edge on each side of a sheet made of heavier twisted yarns which habe been added to prevent ravelying.
  • Supima - Trademark of the Supima association of America – a group of growes in the southwester US.
  • Thread Count – The total number of lengthwise and widthwise threads in one square incho of cloth.  The higher the thread count, the higher quality the sheets.

Our Wrinkle Free Sheets are on the way.  Place your order now!  Customer attention and satisfaction is our hallmark. Give us a call at 800-877-4667 for more information.

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Triple Sheeting – An Efficient Bedding Solution

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Admin

Triple Sheeting is a luxurious, cost effective and efficient bedding solution. A clean, crisp bed easily managed by housekeeping – saving time and money.

Clean & Fresh: Components for the triple sheeting can be laundered after each guest ensuring a sanitary environment.

Reduce Costs: By replacing a bedspread with one additional sheet, Triple Sheeting can reduce overall operational costs of purchasing and laundering bedspreads.

Saves Time: Triple sheeting is an easy process that can greatly increase housekeeping efficiency.

Step 1: Building the foundation
The Bottom Sheet - Lay a flat sheet on the mattress and tuck all the way around the bed – or usa a fitted sheet to cover the mattress.

Step2: The Next Layer
The Middle Sheet - Place the top hem of the flat sheet so it is even with the top of the mattress.

Step 3: Add Filling
Place a lightweight blanket on top of the middle sheet – 6 inches below the top of the mattress.

Step 4: Top Sheet

Place a decorative top sheet on top of the blanket. The top hem should be even with the top of the mattress.

Step 5: Fold
Fold both flat sheets down together about 6 inches (blank should not be included in this fold).
The fold the 2 flat sheets and the blanket down another 6 inches.

Step 6: Finishing Touches
Tuck in both flat sheets with the blanket beneath the foot of the mattress. The hanging fabric at the sides of the foot will have made a U-Shape. Turn back the U-shape along the length of the bed and pull towards the headboard – parallel to the mattress. Tuck the hanging corners of the sheet and blanket together under the mattress.

Your guests will appreciate the hygienic appearance of the bed and with a few simple accessories like Bed Runners and Coordinating Cushions; your rooms will have a fresh modern look.

For more information give us a call at 800-877-4667 and avail yourself of our knowledgeable staff.

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InnStyle to Attend Innkeeping Conference & Trade Show

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Admin

InnStyle, a leading purveyor of fine linens to the hospitality industry, will be attending the upcoming Innkeeping Conference & Trade Show in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Susan Sternthal of InnStyle, a member of the Advisory Council to the Board of Professional Association of Innkeepers International, will be attending the upcoming Innkeeping Conference & Trade Show January 23rd thru the 26th in Little Rock, AR.

The conference is sponsored by the Professional Association of Inkkeepers Internationa (PAII). The goal of PAII is to serve the industry nationally by providing programs and services that would enhance the professional skills of both active and aspiring innkeepers. From a tiny office in Santa Barbara, California, PAII has grown into a national organization of nearly 3000 members. Today, PAII is run by a professional staff based in Haddon Heights, New Jersey. It is governed by a nine person Board of Directors, with assistance and support provided by the PAII Advisory Council along with and numerous committees and task forces, including the Committee of 100, a voluntary group of innkeepers who serve as a ‘sounding board” ensuring they always keep our focus where their members want it to be. For more information, visit www.paii.org.

InnStyle offers a wide variety of wholesale hotel & inn supplies and services from institutional to designer quality for the innkeeper, bed and breakfast, hotel hospitality manager. The sales staff not only provides your inn or bed and breakfast with first quality fashion merchandise, they provide you with personal service in choosing the right products. Their knowledge on a product’s washability, durability and warranty will be most helpful to you when choosing specific hotel & inn supplies. If you are a new innkeeper or bed and breakfast owner, InnStyle will provide you with a suggested start up list of items and quantities you will need to open your inn or b and b and will even send you samples to see, test and touch.

InnStyle, a wholesale fine linens supplier for bed, bath and dining for the innkeeping industry, was established in 1952. For more information, visit www.innstyle.com.

 

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Choosing Fine Linens for a Bed and Breakfast: Pillows

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Admin

The focal point of any guest room is the bed. A huge part of the experience you provide for your guest is the sleep experience. Tired pillows will not contribute to a better way to stay.
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When it comes to your guests everything should revolve around a good night’s sleep.

Give your guests all the comforts of home and more! Have them select from your pillow menu when making their reservations. Their pillows of choice can be waiting for them when they arrive at your inn! This is also a great addition to your gift shop. If they like the pillows they used in their room at your inn, they can purchase them and take them home!

What are the standard pillow sizes?

• Boudoir Pillows – 12×16 can be used as travel pillows or to accent the bed

• Standard Pillow - 20×26

• King Pillow – 26×36

• European Squares – 26×26 – also called Continental. These are large pillows used propped up against the headboard for support or just for their visual effect.

• Neck Rolls - or bolsters are tubular pillows designed to support the head and neck while resting. The shape makes a nice decorative accent. The sizes vary.

We offer a wide variety of pillows with the needs of bed and breakfast, hotels, and inns in mind. We also have our pillow menu which you can offer your guest. That way they can choose the pillows that will fit their needs. Contact an InnStyle Representative for more information.

Customer attention and satisfaction is our trademark. Give us a call at 800-877-4667 and benefit from our knowledgeable staff.

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Choosing Fine Linens for a Bed and Breakfast: Comforters

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Admin

The bed linens offered in the rooms of your bed and breakfast say a lot about the level of hospitality. Creating a comfortable luxurious setting builds an environment to help your guests enjoy their stay.

So, how do you pick a comforter?

Hotel Comforters - Bed & Breakfast and Inn ComfortersDown or Down Alternative?

Goose down is a much better down than duck down. The larger clusters fluff up to better produce down is unique insulating quality, keeping you warmer in the winter and cooler in the summer. Down alternative is a good choice for those who are concerned about allergies with the weight and warmth of a down comforter at a lower price.

What is fill power?

Fill power is a measure of the volume filled by an ounce of down. The greater the fill power, the more the down will loft – or expand – and trap air. Comforters of the same weight may have different fill powers. The average fill power is 500. Fill power of 550-650 is considered high.

We offer a wide variety of comforters with the needs of bed and breakfast, hotels, and inns in mind. You will find a variety of cozy comforters for less.

Contact an InnStyle Representative. Customer attention and satisfaction is our hallmark. Give us a call at 800-877-4667 and benefit from our knowledgeable staff.

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Choosing Fine Linens for a Bed and Breakfast: Sheets

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Admin

Not only does a well-dressed bed look luxurious, it makes the entire room appear more inviting practically guaranteeing a deeper, more restful sleep.Fine Linens for a Bed and Breakfast - 100% Cotton Sheets

Here are a few things to keep in mind while you look at fine linens for your bed & breakfast, inn or hotel.

What is thread count for sheets?

Whenever you hear people talking about fine linens, the subject of thread count is bound to come up. Technically, it is a measure of how many threads are woven into one square inch of fabric. It may seem like a small detail, but in fine linens, details make a big difference. The higher the thread count, the softer and more comfortable the sheet. Good quality sheets start at 180 thread count, 200 and higher is considered premium. Of course, the cotton used is also very important in the softness of the cotton used in the sheet.

Our sheets are available in a variety of thread counts. We have 100% cotton and cotton blend sheets for your bed & breakfast, inn or hotel all at wholesale prices.

Contact an InnStyle Representative. Customer attention and satisfaction is our hallmark. Give us a call at 800-877-4667 and benefit from our knowledgeable staff.

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Save Linens from Stains

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Admin

Time is of the Essence so the earlier you catch a stain and treat it, the better your chance of removing it.  Different types of stains require different treatments and often times regular household solutions can be the key to removing stains.

Why not prevent stains before they happen by discouraging your guests from creating stains in the first place.  InnStyle offers amenities such as make-up remover wipes so your female guests aren’t tempted to use towels or light colored wash cloths for removing their makeup.

Here are a few ‘tips’ we call Simply Spotless:

1.  Find stains immediately
2.  Determine what kind of stain it is – if possible
3.  Pre-treat oil-based and fresh stains before washing
4.  Use cleaning solvents in a well ventilated area
5.  If stains remain, treat again
6.  Avoid washing & drying if you are not sure the stain is out
7.  Test bleaches before using them in the wash
8.  Do not use vinegar on acetate materials
9.  Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk
10. Prevent stains from happening

For additional information on products to help prevent stains or properly cleaning stains, contact your Personal Shopper at InnStyle or call toll free 1-800-877-INNS (4667).

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Plastic Laundry Bags for Innkeepers

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Admin

The smallest details can help provide guests with better service.

InnStyle has recently added one of these ‘finer details’ to our inventory of amenities. The 14 x 24 inch plastic laundry/valet bag.

We have products such as 9 oz. wrapped cups, trash can liners, combs, individually wrapped toothbrushes, shower caps, toothpaste, deodorant, various types of razor blades and many other amenities for your property – all at competitive prices.

To view our full line of amenities for innkeepers visit our website or to order our plastic laundry bags, please contact us at 267-354-6020 or toll-free at 1-800-877-INNS (4667).

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