TECHNOLOGY
HOW TECH IMPACTS
FUTURE OF SANITATION
AS MORE TECHNOLOGY COMES TO THE AID OF HOUSEKEEPING PRACTICES , WILL STAFFING AND PROTOCOLS CHANGE FOR GOOD ?
By KATHAKALI NANDI
While housekeeping staff used to do their jobs discreetly , since COVID their role has assumed utmost importance as travelers look for properties which prioritize cleanliness and are scrubbed clean . Hoteliers have been investing in personal protective equipment , upgraded cleaning techniques and disinfecting infrastructure , and many of these new methods include adopting latest technology to ensure every corner is clean and disinfected . As the hotel industry copes with the ongoing labor crisis , these new techniques offer hoteliers an opportunity to get the work done with minimal workforce and maximum efficiency .
While major hotel brands refused to participate in this story about how technology can aid the housekeeping challenge , several suppliers were willing to share their thoughts .
MODERN TECHNIQUES Vacuum cleaning robots are a common sight in many hotels and are generally seen as a quick fix to get large surfaces clean . However , these tiny machines are best suited for simpler , repetitive tasks and to some extent , guest satisfaction , says David Grossman , president of Renue
76 hotelsmag . com May 2022