We often hear about holiday home linens in these terms:
- Is it mandatory to provide them?
- How often should they be changed?
- Is it better to buy clear or colored ones?
In this article we will try to clarify these points.
LINEN REQUIREMENT FOR HOLIDAY HOMES
In fact, there is no real obligation to provide guests with the essential linens for their stay, however , article 4 of legislative decree 50/2017 specifies that short-term rentals can also include the provision of some cleaning and linen change services. Another aspect not to be underestimated are intermediaries such as Airbnb and Booking.com , which encourage their customers to provide their guests with essential services.
The term essential services* means:
- toilet paper
- hand and body soap
- a towel per guest
- a pillow for guest
- sheets for each bed
* Source Airbnb - Essential Services
Last but not least, the competition factor. As is well known, the non-hotel tourism sector is enjoying great success and, in recent years, anyone who owns a vacant property is willing to use it as a tourist accommodation. It is therefore logical to maintain a minimum of coherence with your competitors by offering the same services.
Regardless of what your choice will be, Flexibnb recommends that you also purchasemattress covers, which will ensure greater longevity for your bed.
REPLACING THE LINEN
Even in this case there is no single format, but everyone is free to choose according to their habits. Generally, a change of sheets is arranged every 7 days and a change of towels every 2-3 days. You can choose whether to have your guests find the complete set with the various spare parts already inside the house, or bring the new linen at the time of the change.
For example, if you are offering a vacation home that does not have a lot of space, it is advisable to bring guests a change of clothes each time so as not to take up valuable space in the room's drawers.
Finally, it will be up to you whether to have the beds already made or leave the sheets folded and neatly arranged on the beds before the guests arrive.
The only thing that is really essential (and that will save you from misunderstandings or unpleasant discussions) will be to communicate exactly to your guests what type of offer you are proposing.
LINEN COLORS
There is only one word that really fits this paragraph: WASHING MACHINE. Yes, because you can involve the best fashion stylists in the world, but what they will not be able to evaluate is that all the linen for the guests is destined to be washed over and over again.
White is certainly a very good choice if you are used to doing some washing with bleach, moreover it is very resistant even to high temperatures . Colored linen , on the one hand, will contribute to giving a touch of color to your accommodation, on the other, it will be able to camouflage those small imperfections of the fabric that are impossible to remove.
Of course, it is good practice to buy quality products, in cotton or soft sponge. They will prove more durable over time and will offer your guests a pleasant feeling of comfort.
B&B Tips:
- It is highly recommended to provide your guests with the linens they need for their stay.
- Want to protect your bed? Buy amattress protector , cheap and really useful
- Are you looking for white sheets and towels ? See our offer
- Do you prefer to add a touch of color to your home? Get inspired by our bedroom and bathroom textile proposal
