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Transparency Masters

Transparency Masters. START Chapter 12 Laundry Attendant. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant . Transparency 12.1-1. How do laundry attendants affect hotel guests?. Transparency Masters. Transparency 12.1-2. Superior Performance Standards. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant . Transparency 12.1-3.

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Transparency Masters

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  1. Transparency Masters START Chapter 12 Laundry Attendant

  2. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.1-1 • How do laundry attendants affect hotel guests?

  3. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.1-2 Superior Performance Standards

  4. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.1-3 • What are some ways laundry attendants can protect themselves from • REPETITIVE STRESS INJURIES • ?

  5. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.1-4 Linen Types • Washcloths • Hand towels • Bath towels • Beach towels • Bath mats • Blankets • Sheets • Pillowcases • Mattress pads • Tablecloths • Napkins • Cleaning cloths • Shower curtains and liners

  6. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.1-5 Linen Materials • Acrylic • Cotton • Polycotton • Nylon • Polyester • Wool • Blends

  7. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.1-6 • Maintaining Work Areas • How do laundry attendants • perform maintenance • as part of their daily duties?

  8. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.1-7 Report the following problems to a supervisor:

  9. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.1-8 Laundry Cycle Steps

  10. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.2-1 Sorting Linens and Uniforms

  11. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.2-2 Two methods for pretreating soiled items • Obtain a spray bottle filled with an approved spotting solution. • Spray the stains, spots, and soil. (The spray should break up the stain or soil so that the chemicals will remove it in the washer.) OR • Place heavily soiled, stained, and spotted linens in a soak tank filled with an approved soaking solution. 2. Leave it in for a set amount of time.

  12. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.2-3 Load, Use, and Unload Washers

  13. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.2-4 What is the benefitof using a washing machine with EXTRACTINGcapabilities?

  14. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.2-5 Load, Use, and Unload Dryers

  15. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.3-1 Use a flatwork iron for: Sheets Pillowcases Tablecloths Slightly damp napkins

  16. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.3-2 Iron Laundry by Hand

  17. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.3-3 Iron: Too Cool or Too Hot?

  18. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.3-4 Folding Equipment: What speed is right for my item? Sheets 60-120 ft/min Pillowcases 30-75 ft/min Table Linens 30-60 ft/min

  19. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.3-5 Why is it important to properly pace washing and drying with linen folding?

  20. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.3-6 Reasons to reject a linen item during inspection

  21. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.4-1 What is the benefit of post-sorting?

  22. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.4-2 Linen Use Areas

  23. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.4-3 What are TABLE LINEN REQUISITIONS used for?

  24. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.4-4 Uniform Authorization Form • Documents that human resources authorized an employee to receive a uniform • Lists the employee’s size • Describes the type of uniform to be issued • Shows all issued uniforms that have not been turned in | |

  25. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.4-5 Steps for handling a uniform authorization form

  26. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Transparency 12.4-6 Steps for Receiving a Returned Uniform

  27. Transparency Masters Transparency 12.4-7 What is LINEN RUNNING?

  28. Chapter 12—Laundry Attendant Chapter 12 Transparency Answers Transparency 12.1-1 They affect guest comfort. They affect guest sleeping environments. They affect guest dining experiences. They affect guest decisions to return to the property. Transparency 12.1-3 Stretch out their muscles before beginning a shift. Stretch again during the shift. Switch tasks with fellow laundry attendants. Be careful when using special equipment. Transparency 12.1-6 Pick up trash and other items. Check floor drains. Oil laundry cart wheels. Keep work tables clean. Return fallen trash to trash bin. Store laundry items in their proper place. Clean lint filters. Submit repair requests. Transparency 12.2-4 Removes excess moisture from laundered items Reduces the weight of the laundry Makes it easier for workers to lift the laundry and move it to the dryer Reduces drying time Transparency 12.3-5 Washing and drying items faster than they can be foldedleads to unnecessary wrinkling and resoiling. Transparency 12.4-1 Post-sorting separates any linen types and sizes that were missedin pre-sorting. Transparency 12.4-3 To let laundry attendants know how many of each type of linen thefood and beverage outlet need for the next day

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