Laundering is one of the most important part of housekeeping operations. Almost every large hotel has in-house laundry facility. In the 'good old days' laundry was done with soaps, scrub boards, wash tubs and lots of elbow grease. Today's advanced washing machines, hi-tech detergents and laundry additives make wash days easier and more successful, especially with the array of fabrics used in contemporary clothing. This book is an indispensable guide to caring for all cloth in a hotel:, from kitchen rags to bedding, hand-washables, and table clothes to window curtains. It offers detailed guidance on selecting and maintaining hotel clothing and fabrics, installing carpets, curtains and rugs, arranging table linens, removing stains, and making environ-mentally informed choices. It also provides readers with a seamless combination of reliable information, time-saving guidelines, and fascinating narratives on textile and laundry in the hotel industry.