Cleaning Equipment

Professional cleaning equipment is a key element in the efficient operation of housekeeping services — properly selected and equipped cleaning equipment allows housekeeping staff to clean rooms quickly and to a high standard, reducing the time spent per room and increasing the number of rooms serviced per shift. Without the right equipment, the quality of hotel cleaning suffers and the physical strain on staff increases.

Housekeeping trolleys

Housekeeping trolleys are the main working tool for housekeeping staff — they hold all the necessary cleaning agents, accessories, fresh linen and waste bags for one cleaning route. A well-designed housekeeping trolley includes: a top shelf for cleaning chemicals and equipment, a middle shelf for storing fresh linen, and a bottom compartment for holding soiled linen and waste bags.

Stable rubber wheels ensure quiet movement through corridors and in the lift without damaging the floor covering. The size of the housekeeping trolley must be adapted to the width of the hotel corridors and the dimensions of the lift. Take a look at the wide selection of housekeeping trolleys.

Waste bins and containers

Waste bins in corridors, rooms and public areas are an essential hygiene element. The waste bin in a hotel room must be made of a material that matches the hotel’s aesthetic — design plastic, metal or wood. In corridors and public areas, stainless steel or black metal bins are suitable for a professional hotel environment.

A waste sorting system with multiple compartments is important for complying with waste sorting requirements — organised waste sorting in corridors and rooms promotes the hotel’s image of responsible management. Also take a look at kitchen and bar waste bins.

Floor cleaning equipment

Mops, floor cleaning buckets and floor brushes are basic cleaning accessories for cleaning corridor and public area floors. Professional mops with a wringing mechanism reduce hand wetting and increase work speed. Dual-chamber buckets with a system for separating clean and dirty water ensure that the floor is not cleaned with already dirty water.

Floor treatment machines (polishers and scrubbers) are suitable for large public areas — lobbies, conference centres and restaurants, where manual cleaning would not be efficient enough in high-traffic conditions. The hotel’s housekeeping manager determines which equipment is needed based on the specific type of surface.

HACCP and hygiene standards

Hotel cleaning equipment is subject to hygiene standards to prevent the transfer of microorganisms from one room to another. Cleaning cloths and mops must be changed after each room or disposable materials must be used. Disinfection of cleaning accessories after each shift is a mandatory procedure. Housekeeping trolleys must be cleaned regularly to prevent bacterial growth.

A colour-coding system for cleaning cloths — for example, red for toilets, blue for general cleaning, yellow for kitchen surface cleaning — prevents cross-contamination between different cleaning zones and ensures compliance with HACCP.

Frequently asked questions

How can housekeeping trolleys be organised efficiently in a large hotel? Each housekeeper should have their own fully equipped housekeeping trolley with the necessary equipment for the day. A central storeroom ensures replenishment at the start of each shift. A standardised trolley layout allows any staff member to work with any colleague’s trolley in emergencies or during sick leave without the need for additional training.

What is the optimal size for a housekeeping trolley? A standard hotel housekeeping trolley should be large enough to hold the equipment for one shift but not so large that it does not fit in a standard corridor and lift. A typical size trolley — 60×40×90 cm — is optimal for most hotel corridors.

Why choose BHS?

BHS – Baltic HoReCa Solutions supplies professional equipment for restaurants, cafés, hotels and canteens: more than 20,000 products from many manufacturers. Our specialists help you choose the right equipment and spare parts for your kitchen or bar.

Delivery

We deliver across the European Union. Delivery time and cost depend on the order volume and destination — contact the BHS team for an exact price and lead time.