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Glass, Sass & Merlot Massacre: Mr. Smudg vs. The Broken Bottle. What did Mr. Smudg find this week?
There are stains. There are spills. And then there are full-blown vino crimes against laundry. It started like any other Thursday. Mr. Smudg was...
Emergency Laundry Service | Why Florida Hotels Shouldn’t Rely on Hotel Laundry Equipment
The Florida hospitality industry relies on clean linens, towels, and uniforms to ensure smooth business operations each day. Unfortunately,...
The Sock Saga: A Love Story Lost in the Spin Cycle What did Mr. Smudg find this week?
Just one sock… again. There are a few certainties in life: death, taxes, and the fact that laundry always eats socks. This week, as Mr. Smudg...
Forks, Knives, and Fabric Softener: The Curious Case of the Room Service Tray
What did Mr. Smudg find this week? A full dining setup… in a basket of dirty bath towels. There are moments in this job where Mr. Smudg questions...
Uniform Care 101: Keeping Staff Apparel Clean & Professional 24/7
As a hotel manager, spa director, vacation rental owner, or hospitality team leader, you want your staff at your Tampa Bay business to look polished...
Summer Surge: How to Prepare Your Laundry Operations for Peak Tourist Season
The summer is the busiest time of the year for the travel and tourism industry in Florida. With families and individuals from around the world...
The Half-Eaten Burrito: A Tex-Mex Tragedy
There are bad days in laundry. Then there are days when you might discover someone’s midnight snack masquerading as modern art. It began with a...
The Lifespan of a Towel: How Commercial Laundry Preserves Quality and Reduces Waste
Towels are a critical part of the day-to-day operation in spas and salons, helping to improve cleanliness and client comfort. When using a large...
The Bloody Truth: Laundry Detective
There are days when laundry is just laundry – until the stains tell you a story. And this week, Mr. Smudg faced one of the most shocking episodes...
Are Fleas Hiding in Your Hotel Linens? What Florida Hospitality Managers Need to Know
A guest wakes up with unexplained bites and complains to your front desk. While you might wonder if the bites were from spending time outside,...
Why Home Washers Aren’t Enough for Urine-Soaked Linens
Dealing with urine-stained bedding at home or in a care facility is something homeowners and employees shouldn’t have to deal with regularly. While...
Linens, Latex, Lost Dignity
Let's talk about the glamorous world of hospitality laundry– Or rather, let’s talk about what ends up in it. There are weeks when the laundry is...
The Twenty-Towel Disaster
A Honeymoon Horror Story (As Witnessed by Mr. Smudg) Ah, honeymoons-those magical, rose-colored days of wedded bliss. That is, until one poor soul...
Meet Mr. Smudg: The Mascot You Never Asked For (But Needed)
Let’s talk about the side of hospitality no one wants to talk about. Not the shiny lobbies, not the turn-down chocolates. Not the Instagrammable...
Vomit in the Room? Why Hotels Should Never Tackle Biohazard Laundry In-House
With so many guests coming and going in Florida hotels, a guest getting sick overnight is a common concern for hotel teams. When housekeeping walks...
What to Do If You Find Blood on Your Hotel Bed Sheets
Cleanliness in Florida hotels is essential for guest comfort and safety. When you walk into a hotel room for the first time, you expect to see...
Checklist for Staff to Ensure Hotel Sheets Are Clean
When managing a team of employees in a Florida hotel, one of the best ways to ensure you stay on top of your hotel operation is to create checklists...
How Industrial Laundry Keeps Restaurants & Hospitality Businesses Running Smoothly across Tampa Bay
The Tampa Bay area is home to many thriving restaurants and hospitality businesses. With a steady flow of visitors from across the U.S. and...
Should Tampa Bay Area Hotels Outsource Hospitality Linen Service?
Hotel towels and linens play an essential role in customer satisfaction, influencing not only cleanliness but also guest experience and brand...
Commercial Laundry Tampa Bay – Trends in 2025
Commercial laundry services are critical for businesses in the Tampa Bay area. With many visitors planning to come to the Tampa Bay area in 2025,...
Hotels in the Tampa Bay Metro Area | Crossword Puzzle
The Tampa Bay metro area is home to a rich tapestry of landmark hotels, each offering a unique glimpse into the region’s vibrant history and charm. Have some fun and do a crossword puzzle on these notable Tampa Bay hotels.
New Year’s Eve Events in the Tampa Bay Metro Area
The Tampa Bay community has faced significant challenges in 2024, especially after enduring back-to-back hurricanes. Now, more than ever, the...
The Impact of Laundry Hygiene on Guest Health and Safety in Florida Hotels
Florida is the #1 travel destination for domestic (U.S.) tourism, and Florida’s tourism industry thrives on guest satisfaction. As one of the...
The Importance of Linen Cleanliness in Five-Star Hotel Ratings
Expectations of guests in five-star hotels require management teams to do all they can to ensure they maintain their five-star rating at all times....
A Buzzing Betrayal
Just another day in the laundry trenches – towers of towels, piles of pillowcases, and the steady roar of industrial washing machines. Amidst the...