AREAS OF HOUSEKEEPING

You must have understood by now how important good housekeeping is to your
own house. Similarly, it is equally important for any other kind of establishment, be
it a shop, a trading center, an office, club, guesthouse, hospital, hotel or a hostel.

Every area in the establishments mentioned above needs to be kept clean and tidy
and everything placed here has to be in a presentable and working condition.
Thus, housekeeping is an essential and regular feature in all types of establishments.
In commercial establishments, the housekeeping services are done by a team of
specialized people according to different areas. Here is a detailed list of areas
which need housekeeping. You can add to the list if you like.

i) Rooms and corridors: - ceiling and wall paint, wall paper, fans, air-conditioners,
electrical switches and sockets, wiring, windows, doors, glass panes, bed,
bed-making, carpets, locks, keys, etc.

ii) Toilets: - taps, sinks, water closet, geysers, water supply, electrical sockets
and switches, supply of towels, toilet paper, toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.)

iii) Linen: - linen (table napkin, tablecloth) towels, bed sheets, bed covers,
blankets, garments of guests, staff uniforms, etc

iv) Furniture and furnishings: - furniture, curtains, table lamps, tube lights,
chandeliers, bulbs, sofas, dining tables and chairs, etc.

v) Gardens: - Plants, pots, lawn (grass), flowers, trees, bushes, hedges, etc.

 

vi) Public areas: - stair case, corridors, lobby, conference/ seminar room, waiting
halls, recreation room, parking area, clubs, swimming pool, offices, common
toilets etc.