Housekeeping & Accommodation Studies
Main topics of study:
Housekeeping:
- The Housekeeper & the Organisation of the Department
- Routine Methods of Work
- The Staffing of the Department
- Contracts
- Security, Safety & First Aid
- The Housekeeper & the Management of the Department
- Budgeting & Buying
Cleaning:
- Cleaning Equipment & Agents
- The Linen Room
- Laundry, Dry Cleaning & Stain Removal
- Pests & Waste Disposal
Room Interiors:
- Ceramics, Glass, Metals, Plastics & Sanitary Fitments
- Floorings or Floor Finishes
- Carpets
- Wall Coverings
- Fabrics
- Soft Furnishings
- Beds & Bedding
- Furniture
- Interior Decoration - Lighting, Heating, Ventilation & Flowers
- Planning Trends
Reading List
Main Text:
Hotel, Hostel & Hospital Housekeeping - Joan C Branson & Margaret Lennox (Hodder & Stoughton)
