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msdebj Community Ambassador 1,123 posts since
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May 10, 2012 1:52 PM

How many of you have "extra"  back up bedding?

I've always stocked at least 3 sets of sheets per bed in our home that our housekeeper only has access to. We provide a washer and dryer in our home for guest use.

 

This summer we're heavily booked, often back to back, with 4 hour turn arounds. I recently purchased "back up" comforters/bed spreads - just in case. While they are not what's depicted on our photos, they all match our decor.

 

I did this to ease my brain, in case someone really messes up one of our duvet covers (and the comforter they cover). It can take more than 4 hrs to launder a comforter, and we have 7 beds.

 

Do you think guests expect to see the exact bedding as shown in your photos when they arrive?

Debjj

  • sophie Community Ambassador 831 posts since
    Mar 4, 2011
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    May 10, 2012 2:00 PM (in response to msdebj)
    Re: How many of you have "extra"  back up bedding?

    I've often thought about this since I too, have at least 3 sets for each of my beds.  Sometimes, I will purchase 2 duvets that are identical so if one gets dirty, I have the other. Something else I do is try to purchase the same color family/style of bedding so if I do have to change it/wash it, it still appears somewhat the same as the photos. All my bedrooms are color themed so it makes it a bit easier.

     

    I am a stickler for my photos.  If I change one thing, I take a new photo.

    • thaxterlane Community Ambassador 684 posts since
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      May 12, 2012 1:02 AM (in response to sophie)
      Re: How many of you have "extra"  back up bedding?

      Sophie,

       

      I agree, it's smart to buy two items that are similar in appearance to keep with the color theme or overall decor of the room. I will sometimes buy two identical items for this reason, especially if the item is a good price.

       

      But, I also do not hesitate to use an item that compliments the room but may be a new color or pattern or style. 

       

       

       

      Msdebj,

       

      I don't think guests need to have the exact bedding shown in a photo, although I don't think you can rule out a guest having a negative response because the room looks different. 

       

      Personally, I don't think I could tell you what color the bedrooms were in the houses I have rented, whether I try to recall the phoros or  my stay.  I do recall which houses were most comfortable, clean, and welcoming.  I recall if a house was attractively furnished overall, not the comforter on a particular bed. 

       

      I don't view a change in decor as a negative, but other  people might.   It seems foolish, in my opinion, to expect the rooms to be exactly as pictured in a photo.  I'd like to think guests would appreciate an updated bedroom  and not view a new comforter, bed skirt, or coverlet as a negative. 

       

      But, I could be wrong, and perhaps I should post some new photos.  I've taken down valances in the bathrooms and painted the white window frames a lovely shade of blue - a fresh and contemporary look.  My guests have never mentioned the differences between the photos of the bedrooms (or any other aspect of the house) and the actual bedrooms/house.

       

      My style is somewhat eclectic, it may be my guests simply can't distinguish a change in the bedding or decor!

  • carol Community Ambassador 951 posts since
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    May 10, 2012 9:22 PM (in response to msdebj)
    Re: How many of you have "extra"  back up bedding?

    I have about 2 1/2 sets of sheets and a few extra mattress covers, but just one set of blankets and comforters.  I don't think I'd have storage space for extra blankets and comforters -- I have 10 beds and closet space is at a premium.  If I had to replace a blanket or comforter, I guess I'd take a quick trip to the store during my changeover time.  

     

    It never occurred to me that guests would complain if a bedspread changed!  My goodness, would they prefer us to leave a stained or soiled one instead of replacing it with a fresh new one?  As long as the quality is the same or better, surely that is good enough.

  • iopbeachhouse Community Ambassador 279 posts since
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    May 11, 2012 7:55 PM (in response to msdebj)
    Re: How many of you have "extra"  back up bedding?

    We have 2 1/2 times on sheets and towels and an extra coverlet for most of the beds. I, too, worry that if anything is stained in our 16 weeks of same day turn arounds there might not be time to get it laundered or even replaced. I love 700 miles from my rental and depend on a dedicated staff of people who help me, but the summer will be crazy and anything I can do to help with the turn over is worth it. We built small locked cabinets into every bedroom closet and keep all the extra linens in there.

  • fairlight New Member 4 posts since
    Apr 27, 2011
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    Nov 4, 2012 9:28 AM (in response to msdebj)
    Re: How many of you have "extra"  back up bedding?

    We have two properties with 2 King and 3 Queen beds that we have been renting for over 5 years.  We have 2 spare sets of sheets/duvet covers for each bed so that our gem of a housekeeper can accomplish a four hour turnaround, and one spare comforter, blanket and sheet set (plus pillows) for each size bed in our owners closet.  We use duvet covers on all of the beds, especially for guests that bring pets because we are aware that no matter what our contract says about pets and the furnishings, pet owners often sleep with their pets.  When I take a bedding set out of the rotation and add a new one, I always take a picture of the newest bedding and post it.  But that does mean that what is pictured is not necessarily on the bed when the guests arrive.  So in my reservation contract, which the guest receives prior to putting down their money, I have a clause that states that the linens provided may be different from those pictured, but will be of the same brand and quality.  Only once have I had a guest call because the comforter was not the one in the picture!  Fortunately, I had her look inside the duvet cover and the expected comforter was inside.

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