Morticia, is a laundry service not feasible for you? I know we talked about it. It was a life saver for me ... and a septic system savior!.
Question, does laundry service wash your linen (and care for it) or do they provide linen to you? When we first started there was a laundry service in place, they supplied and washed linen, but it was not something I would put on our beds today and their service was not the best (slow). We may not be as busy as many of you, but for information where would one look for a service, am I looking for a national company or a local individual?
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The laundry service in the area (a few towns away) picked up my own linens (sheets, towels, tablecloths, napkins) I marked each in an inconspicuous place. They were awesome. Picked up dirty and dropped off clean on Monday, Wednesday and Friday (Monday was a big pickup day). I had wash and fold with liquid starch in the wash - you would think they ironed the bed linens but they didn't.
This may seem like an extravagance, but the amount of laundry for eight guest rooms is staggering. It's your (or someone's) labor, your water, your detergent, your appliances, your utilities. Worked out for me.
Also - I am well known for offering coffee in to-go cups to anyone who makes deliveries or provides a service. I always make too much coffee anyway, preferring to have too much than having to make more - and can spare a muffin or two whenever. Believe me, this goes a long way to insuring great service. Sometimes the driver would arrive before I was ready with all the soiled linens and he'd pick up at a few other places then come back to me; sit and relax a few minutes with a coffee in the library or on the porch. Hard working guy who deserved a little appreciation. I also give each a homemade pie or loaf of banana bread on occasion. All packed up and ready to go. I have been doing this for years.
JimBoone said:
Question, does laundry service wash your linen (and care for it) or do they provide linen to you? When we first started there was a laundry service in place, they supplied and washed linen, but it was not something I would put on our beds today and their service was not the best (slow). We may not be as busy as many of you, but for information where would one look for a service, am I looking for a national company or a local individual?
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