The Ultimate Maintenance Checklist for Hotels
As anyone who runs a hotel will tell you, there’s always plenty to do. From making sure staff schedules line up to catering to guests and VIPs, practically any part of the staff could be overwhelmed at any given time—which is why it’s all too easy for facility maintenance to fall by the wayside to disastrous results.
That’s why The Firm is here to help. With our five-star janitorial services and specialization in the hospitality industry, we know all there is to know about ensuring your hotel stays in tip-top shape.
If you’re already considering hotel facility maintenance services, you likely already know the basics of what needs to be done. Below, we’ll dive into a few often-forgotten areas as the ultimate reminder of what sort of care makes a hotel shine.
Hot or Cold, Maintain Your HVAC System
Your HVAC system is an important part of your hotel which can greatly affect your customers. Keeping up with your HVAC system can be a daunting task for the inexperienced, so it’s best to hire professionals like those at The Firm.
Keep Up With Your Air Quality
“Air quality” is a broad term describing how it feels to breathe and exist in a given space. It refers to such aspects as temperature, humidity, and cleanliness. Because there are so many components to a hotel’s HVAC system and so many facets that make up air quality in the first place, it can be quite a bit for hotel staff to handle if you aren’t investing in professional maintenance services.
Nonetheless, it’s a part of your hotel’s maintenance plan that warrants careful attention, as it affects every guest in various ways, from comfort to even their health.
Change Filters Regularly
Make sure your HVAC system’s filters are changed on a regular basis. This ensures that your customers stay happy and healthy while at your hotel. Dirty filters can allow dust and other particles through the ductwork, affect the room temperatures, and strain your HVAC system, potentially causing it to break down more often.
Be Careful With Carpentry
You might think of carpentry as a trade of the past, but it remains relevant and well-used today in a variety of industries—hospitality being no exception. Guest furniture is heavily used, and when it breaks, it needs professional repairs, not just a few strips of duct tape!
Luckily, with The Firm’s commercial carpentry specialists, you’ll always have a willing and competent hand at the ready. We’ll return your furniture to its working shape in no time so your hotel can continue with business as usual.
Replace Your Doors
When your room doors look aged and scratched, it might be time to replace them. A professional carpenter can make quick work of this task, and it’s an easy way to give your hotel a facelift.
Patch Drywall
Your walls are bound to get dinged by hotel guests carrying heavy luggage, so make sure you patch the walls professionally so no one knows there was ever a problem.
Update the Trim
Similar to your doors, the trim in the guest rooms can become scuffed and scratched from luggage and general use. A professional carpenter can replace the trim in your hotel rooms to complete the room’s look.
Stay Clear With Window Washing
If your hotel has picturesque views from your guest rooms, you don’t want your guests looking out through dirty windows. Regular window washing is another great way to keep your hotel looking fresh and clean.
Don’t Forget to Clean Your Carpets
Carpets can get messy but not necessarily show it. Vacuuming your carpets is important for removing dust and dirt, but what about deep stains? Regularly cleaning your guest room carpets can make your guests feel more comfortable in your hotel.
Have a Handyman & Other Facility Services On Demand
Hotels are huge, with countless pieces of furniture, plumbing, electronics, etc. When something goes wrong, it can majorly impact the day's workflow and cast a hugely negative light on your hotel’s image.
Because you can’t possibly plan for every potential equipment failure, it helps to work with a provider of handyman services like The Firm that can provide comprehensive care.
On-Demand Facility Services for Hotels
The easiest way to maintain your hotel is to become a customer of The Firm’s On-Demand Facility Services program. On-demand services include many things. The first is that your business will become a part of a regular, routine maintenance plan, where different specialty professionals will come and check in with your hotel’s systems, like HVAC, electrical, and plumbing.
In addition, on-demand services include the option to have emergency services, which would put a professional at your site within 4 hours after an emergency is reported. As an on-demand customer, you’ll have access to someone 24/7 to maintain your hotel.
Contact The Firm Today for Nationwide Facility Maintenance Services
Could your hotel use a maintenance upgrade? Our Minneapolis headquarters would love to hear from you! Reach our office today at 1-833-347-6411.