INTRODUCTION TO HOUSEKEEPING

Every house, whether private, like yours, or commercial like offices, shops, hotels,
hospitals, clubs, etc., needs to be kept clean and tidy, so that it looks inviting to all.
This is where housekeeping comes in. Cleaning and maintenance services can be
spotted very easily anywhere.

The basic concept of housekeeping has started from keeping a domestic house
clean and has gradually come to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and
maintenance at commercial levels. Besides this , housekeeping should also contribute
to the saving in costs of labour, cleaning material and equipment, furnishings and
the like in every type of establishment.

But before we move into the actual working and detailed procedures of this
interesting and probably the most important activity of our daily life, it is important
to get introduced to the commercial concept of housekeeping, its role and
importance, the various functions of housekeeping and the responsibilities of
personnel involved in housekeeping services. Besides, it is also important to know
the grooming standards of these personnel.