The holidays are upon us! At last, we can sit back, relax and spend time with the ones we love. Whether it’s drinking hot chocolate near the fireplace, making a snowman, or decorating your home with a fresh tree, there is so much to celebrate and be thankful for during this time. To give thanks… Continue reading Holiday Gifting Ideas
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How to Make Your Towels Last Longer
If you’re like us, you probably use a towel at least once throughout the day, if not more. With frequent usage, towels are destined to wear out. But what if you could make them last just a little bit longer? Let’s discuss some helpful tips and tricks on how to get your towels to stay… Continue reading How to Make Your Towels Last Longer
Thread Count 101
You took the time and money to invest in a quality bed and now you want to adorn your newfound paradise with some luxurious linens. When shopping around, you are likely to run into the words “thread count.” It is frequently used to market products to consumers but, unfortunately, those numbers are often misleading. Let’s… Continue reading Thread Count 101
Is There A Proper Way To Fold a Towel?
Aside from balling one up and just tossing it in a closet or on a shelf, is there a proper way to fold a towel? I’ve seen it done a few ways in hotels and at resorts around the world. Some were rolled, some were folded, some were just hung there. In the hospitality business,… Continue reading Is There A Proper Way To Fold a Towel?
Bed Sheet Sizes Chart
Never get the wrong sheet size for your mattress again. We all know how annoying it is to run back to the store and exchange an item hoping the next one will be the correct choice. Size Mattress size (in) Mattress size (cm) Fitted sheet size Flat sheet size Duvet cover size Twin 38” x… Continue reading Bed Sheet Sizes Chart
The Story of Myrtle Beach
Early History You may wonder how Myrtle Beach got its name. The area’s first inhabitants were the Waccamaw and Winyah Indians, who named the region Chicora, meaning “the land.” Kings Highway, a major thoroughfare through the Myrtle Beach area began as an Indian trail long before Europeans settled along the Grand Strand. Later, this trail… Continue reading The Story of Myrtle Beach
Handling Covid-19 in the Hospitality Industry
Every day tens of thousands of new cases are reported daily nationwide. More than 11 million people in the U.S. have had confirmed coronavirus infections. With a very fast-growing virus, the hospitality industry is taking a big hit. Here at CBT Linens, we are taking all the precautions we can to prevent the spread of… Continue reading Handling Covid-19 in the Hospitality Industry
Cleaning 101 – Best Housekeeping Tips
First things first: Open room windows, if applicable These are very important in both residential or business. This can get you behind a few extra seconds while you do each room, but the difference it makes can be huge. Upon entering a room, before starting with cleaning anything, open up the windows and shades. Getting… Continue reading Cleaning 101 – Best Housekeeping Tips
Keeping whites, white
We all have that one favorite white piece of linen or clothing that we love to use frequently, but what do you do when it starts to build a yellow hue or start looking dull? There are a few simple rules that should be followed to keep white clothes looking bright and clean. Since they’re… Continue reading Keeping whites, white
Thank You Housekeepers
Hidden Heros During these uncertain times with COVID-19, we see all the professionals that work tirelessly to keep us safe and protected. Law enforcement, doctors, agriculture production, and many more, but we tend to forget who the heroes behind the curtains are. We’ve seen doctors, nurses, and other health professionals working hard in hospitals to… Continue reading Thank You Housekeepers