Benefits of Steady Linen Changes, Daily Washing

Demonstrate management’s commitment to guarantee a safe and healthy environment by cleaning all textiles daily, used or not, including bed linens, towels and other items used by patrons or staff. Compared with direct contact with potentially infectious materials, the risk of cross-contamination from guest room surfaces imperiling guests, housekeepers or other hotel staff is remote. This aligns with the CDC stance that surface transmission of coronavirus is unlikely compared with person-to-person spread as well as research that shows the lack of adherence of the virus to softer surfaces. However, using a commercial laundry ensures the highest level of hygienically clean linens possible and replacing them as part of day-to-day housekeeping service indicates a hotel’s exceptional dedication to minimizing contamination risk.