What is Housekeeping Services?

What is Housekeeping Services?

Housekeeping refers to the management and maintenance of cleanliness, order, and hygiene in living or working environments. It is commonly associated with:

1. Residential Housekeeping

• Cleaning and organizing homes
• Tasks include: sweeping, mopping, dusting, laundry, and dishwashing
• Ensures a comfortable, sanitary, and pleasant living space

2. Commercial/Hotel Housekeeping

• Services in hotels, resorts, hospitals, and offices
• Responsible for:
  • Cleaning guest rooms and public areas
  • Changing linens and towels
  • Restocking amenities
  • Reporting maintenance issues
• Plays a crucial role in guest satisfaction and health standards

3. Industrial/Workplace Housekeeping

• Maintaining cleanliness in factories, warehouses, or offices
• Focuses on safety, efficiency, and productivity
• Includes proper storage of tools, waste disposal, and hazard elimination

Objectives of Housekeeping:

Promote health and safety for residents, guests, or workers

Provide a clean, safe, and welcoming environment

Prevent the spread of germs and infections

Maintain the value and appearance of the property