Thank you All, thank you @Lizzie . This has been valuable. Planning a BnB enterprise which will be on a business like basis. I am currently researching, and one of the issues to understand is the bedding configuration and care. Having spent last night reading about bed bugs, dust mites, pizza and other stains (eating pizza in bed I just don't get!) make up and lotions, I nearly had second thoughts about the whole venture. This thread has supplied some excellent concepts for the management of the linen so back on the project:
- hotel supplier for sheets
-White and cotton- but may consider some soft colour or texture pattern to duvet cover (keep a consistency in colour theme across rooms and properties to minimise time wasting and cost. -No polyester, would not accept it for myself
-full protectors for mattress and pillow
-provide dirty washing bag/basket and provide metal folding luggage stand- to ensure dirty laundry is kept away from bedding (another thread gave that hint to avoid the bugs)
-No ironing, - spritzer of vodka and distilled water, either for smoothing the linen or the worker..But will consider a steamer to brush over
-fitted sheet/flat sheet/duvet inner in cover/consider top flat sheet to extend timing of duvet cover washing
-Speed Queen washer- or like bullet proof washer
-White vinegar in wash- currently use this personally on advice from bedding retailer - excellent
-Have back up professional laundry service-
-Include house rule- no eating in/on bed
-provide black face cloth for make up removal, and other equipment to encourage good habits
-Still not sure about the type of throw or comforter to maintain to give that added warmth when needed. Or how often to wash etc. May keep it available in wardrobe to preserve
-Pillow menu not covered in this thread. I think 2 types, memory foam and standard fill hypo allergenic type.. Decorator pillows/cushions banned or kept to a minimum with storage provided.
Again, thank you