Laundry care in a hotel involves two aspects — the guest’s personal clothing care in the room and the professional processing of hotel laundry (towels, bed linen). Both require specialised, high-quality equipment. It is important for guests that the hotel room provides a high-quality iron and ironing board, as business travellers often iron a shirt or blouse just before an important meeting. BHS offers laundry care equipment to hotels across Europe.
Types of equipment for hotels
Guest room ironing set — a compact ironing board with a steam iron, which hotels place in the room’s wardrobe or a hidden niche. The appropriate set must be safe and easy to use, with clear instructions for guests. Professional steam generators — high-power steam stations for the housekeeping team and laundry, used for ironing towels and bed linen, as well as for maintaining staff uniforms. Laundry drying racks — foldable racks for guests to dry delicate laundry in the room without wetting the bathroom. Steam disinfection devices — steam flow devices for disinfecting bed linen and textiles without chemical treatment. Laundry bags and fabric containers — laundry bags and fabric containers for housekeeping trolleys to sort clean and dirty laundry. BHS helps select the right set.
Standards in different hotel classes
In a three-star hotel, an ironing board and steam iron in the room are a standard requirement — usually stored in the wardrobe or available on request. In a four-star hotel, the ironing set is always available in the room or quickly provided by housekeeping. In a five-star hotel, the guest can receive a full laundry care service — the hotel stores, delivers and returns ironed clothing. Premium steam generators are essential for the housekeeping department, which regularly serves guests. In apartment-style hotels or rentals, ironing equipment is a standard part of the furniture set for long-term guests. BHS helps ensure the appropriate standard equipment.
HACCP and hygiene in laundry care
In hospital and sanitary laundry processing, steam disinfection is important — steam at 120–130°C temperature eliminates bacteria, mould and mites without chemical agents. Hotel bed linen must be washed regularly at 60°C+ temperature in accordance with hygiene standards. Professional steam equipment for the housekeeping department ensures hygienic ironing results. Calcium deposits on the steam iron must be cleaned regularly — a calcified iron can leave stains on white towels or bed linen. BHS offers easy-to-maintain laundry equipment.
HoReCa usage scenarios
A four-star hotel equips each room with a compact ironing board and steam iron set, placed in a decorative wardrobe — a standard for business travellers who value the service. A boutique hotel with 20 rooms invests in premium steam irons that look elegant and perform well — leaving a positive impression at a five-star level. An apartment complex for long-term guests provides a full ironing set and laundry drying rack in each room.
Frequently asked questions
What iron power should be chosen for a hotel room? A 1800–2400 W power steam iron is suitable for the hotel room standard — powerful enough for quick ironing but not too large. A water tank capacity of 200–300 ml ensures 15–20 minutes of operation without refilling. BHS helps select a safe, reliable model.
Can a steam iron be left in the room without staff supervision? Yes, if the iron has an automatic shut-off function after a set period of inactivity. This safety feature is mandatory for hotel room irons. Ensure the model has CE certification and automatic shut-off. BHS offers only safe iron models.
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.
