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Friday, 08 February 2013

Housekeeping

Banishing bed bugs

Over 50 years ago, DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) was thought to be the ultimate bed bug cure and so most people considered the world rid of the little brown parasites.

Add simple sophistication with a bed shawl

Bed ShawlIn recent years, the accommodation industry has been spoilt with an abundance of new bed covering styles being offered in higher quality Australian and New Zealand made products that have been designed to be fashionable, functional and affordable.

Five-star coup for Chateau Marlborough

An extensive upgrade at the Chateau Marlborough, Blenheim, has opened up exciting possibilities for both the hotel and the region. The Mainstay New Zealand Hotel has just been awarded five Qualmark Stars,

Laundering your own sheets and towels

This article addresses motels and small hotels laundering their own sheets and towels. I'm assuming larger hotels with in-house laundries have nice gear, expert staff, and proper, albeit small, ironers.

Top Housekeeping Articles

Banishing bed bugs

Over 50 years ago, DDT (dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane) was thought to be the ultimate…

Wallbeds usher in a new era

Temporary beds are a requirement for just about every accommodation roperty – designed…

Good attitudes key to effective cleaning

Clean rooms and aid staff can be a troublesome dichotomy.

Local ingenuity leaves a pleasant fragrance

There is a leasant aroma in the air in the lobbies of two Auckland serviced apartment…

Profile Razia Bano: Happy work environment at the Hilton Auckland

There are two main themes to Razia Bano's work at Auckland's Hilton Hotel. As executive…

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Motel Association of NZ relaunches website

Finding the right motel within New ealand has just become a whole lot easier after the…

Failure To Make Maldives’ Rep' Accountable Unacceptable

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Hastings B&B Awarded International Tourism Accolade

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Auckland Sustains Strong Growth In Guest Nights

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Curing water hammer in plumbing systems

I am often asked what causes water hammer, what is a backflow device and what is a TMV…
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