MATH Excellence Academy of Binalonan, Inc.

Canarvacanan, Binalonan, Pangasinan

ACADEMIC HANDOUTS
HOUSEKEEPING
Quarter 1, Week 5

Most Essential Learning Competency

LO 1. Process laundry items
1. Identify and explain types of linen used in housekeeping
2. Discuss the principles of laundering such as collection and transportation, arrival,
and sorting
3. Give the types and usage of washing machine and dryers used in housekeeping

Topic/Lesson: PROCESSING LAUNDRY ITEMS

TYPES OF LINENS USED IN HOUSEKEEPING

Bed Linen Bathroom Linen Table Linen Others

Bed sheets Face towel Napkin Cushion covers

Pillow cases Hand towel Table clothes Loose covers

Blankets Bath towel Slip cloths Curtains/ drapes

Bedspreads Bath mats Table skirting Blinds

Mattress Bathrobe Underlays Shades

protector

Duvet rooms Shower curtain Chair slips Slippers

Electric Conference baize

blankets

TECHNICAL TERMS

ONE PAR STOCK- standard normal level of stock

PAR STOCK- minimum amount of linens needed

Managing linens in hotels is as important as maintaining cleanliness in all hotel premises.

The number of linens in circulation or on the floor should be monitored and managed to
avoid hampering daily hotel operations.
The linen room is one of the areas maintained in the housekeeping department. It is where
linens fold and kept. The linen supervisor, tailors, upholsterers, and attendants are in-
charge of this area.

Linens is the collective term used for all the fabrics used in hotels. These fabrics have
different characteristics that make them suitable in varied situation.

TYPES OF FABRICS USED AS LINENS

COTTON- is a kind of fabric that is higly versatile and absorbent. It is generally used in
making bedsheets, drapery, and upholstery.
LINEN- is a type of fabric that is more durable than cotton, can withsatnd high temperatures,
and easy to wash.
SILK- used for making towels, sheets, tablecloths, and clothing as well. It is versatile, easily
absorbs moisture, lustrous, and easily dried.
Par stock is the minimum amount of linens needed to meet the everyday demands of the
different departments of hotel establishments.
Reasons why maintaining par stock is important:
1. Preventing over-stocking- the number of linens supplies must be sufficient but
overstocking must be avoided.
2. Maximizing space- having extra store rooms may be expensive. That is why only the
needed number of linens must circulate during daily operations so that the additional
store rooms may be used for other activities.
3. ensuring enough supply at all times- rooms must be cleaned and it’s supplies must be
reprimanded for it to be sold to guests.

PRICIPLES OF LAUNDERING

TECHNICAL TERMS

LINEN CHUTE- fireproof lockable door with a tube on each floor where soiled linens can be
placed to transport it to the laundry area.
SORTING- separating or segregating things

LAUNDERING
is the process of washing linens or clothing to remove the soils and bad odor that stick to the
cloth fabric

Principles that applies in hotel laundering:

  Sort immediately- sorting linens upon arrival should be part of the laundering systems as
this saves time effort and makes work done efficiently.
 Wash linens together based on soil, fabric and color- this means that for example, linens
from hotel’s restaurant are wash together because they have the same type of soil and
stains.
 Mend before washing- linens that need mending should be repaired first before washing.
 No more soil- soiled linens should not be allowed to soil any further.
 Fold immediately- to avoid creases, once the linens have washed and ironed, they should
folded appropriately.
 Maintain a clean and orderly linen room- linens that are ready for delivery to different
departments are first stored in the linen room.
 Use the right equipment and the right amount of laundry chemicals. Machines and
laundry chemicals contribute to the overall output of laundered linens.

TYPES AND USAGE OF WASHING MACHINES AND DRYERS

TECHNICAL TERMS

DRYER- a machine used to remive moisture of laundry items using heat or air.
WASHING MACHINE- also known as clothes washer or a machine designed to wash laundry
items.

TYPES OF WASHING MACHINE

TOP LOAD WASHING MACHINE- the opening of this type of washing machine is at the top
where clothes are loaded.
FRONT LOAD WASHING MACHINE- has it’s opening at the front side of the machine.
CONTINUOUS BATCH WASHER- used for washing large volume of linens in five star
hotels.
SEMI-AUTOMATIC WASHERS- have two tubs attached.
FULLY AUTOMATIC WASHERS- have a single tub for washing, rinsing, and drying.

TYPES OF DRYERS

TUMBLE DRYERS- use hot air in drying the laundered items.

VENTED DRYER- discharges water using a two-meter plastic hose
CONDENSER DRYER- the air moisture is extracted and passed through a device called heat
exchanger where heat recondenses the water and stores it in a receptacle.
HEAT PUMP DRYER- uses of air that passes through a heat pump to condense water vapor
and then forwards it to the drain pipe into the water chamber.

Prepared by: Ericka E. Dela Cruz