Principles of Hotel Management

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Storage Conditions
1. The rooms must be so constructed as to eliminate the
possibility of damage by insects:
2. The room must be well-ventilated, cool and dry.

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3. Hot water or steam pipes should not run through the linen
and uniform rooms. The rooms should also be protected
against dampness, sunlight and chemical fumes.
4. Properly designed racks should be used so that rust
and white ants do not get to the materials. The last shelf
of the rack should be at least six inches above the floor.
5. The room should have only one entry/exit for security
purposes.
6. The room should be so located as to be easily accessible
to all employees as well as the laundry.
7. The room should have a counter for the exchange of
linen/uniforms.
8. The rooms should be periodically subject to pest control
schedules.
Some Storage Tips and Practices
1. Uniforms of better quality materials should preferably be
hung in cupboards.
2. Uniforms made of cheaper materials (used by back of
the house personnel) should be separated size-wise
and stacked in racks.
3. Restaurant and room linen should be arranged by size
and neatly stacked in shelves—heavier items in lower
shelves.
4. Small items like gloves, caps, ties, bows, etc. should be
kept in closed cupboards.
5. Soiled uniforms and linen should always be dumped
into a hamper.
6. Cotton items like sheets, pillow cases, table cloths, etc.
should not be stored for a long time unless they are
washed to remove starch. Starch or finishing chemicals
attract insects and make fabric dry and brittle which may
have a tendency to turn pink.

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7. Coloured bonnaza embroidery or indelible inks
should be laundered before storing to avoid
discolouration.
8. For long-term storage, wrap items in plastic foils or pack
in paperlined cartons after washing. Dark paper is
preferred to preserve colour. Wrap loosely to permit air
to circulate in fabric.
9. Woollen items must be washed before storage. They
should be wrapped and sealed in air-tight plastic foil.