In this episode of the Hospitality Breakroom, hosts Rachel, Ashley Ching, and Meaghan Myers discuss the importance of standardizing bathrooms in vacation rentals as part of their new season theme: Certainty Served Weekly with Inhaven. They explore the challenges faced by property management companies like Abode in maintaining consistency in bathroom products such as towels, amenities, and toilet paper. The trio highlights the significance of choosing high-quality, sustainable products and shares personal anecdotes about transitioning to refillable versus single-use amenities. They also delve into the practical aspects of managing towel inventory, explaining how poundage and twist types impact drying times and overall guest experience. The episode covers the benefits of using makeup towels, branded amenities, and hooks versus hookless shower curtains. The discussion touches on operational efficiencies, laundry management, and the vital role of high-quality toilet paper. To wrap up, they tease the next episode on linen programs, offering insights into initial buy-ins, guest experience enhancement, and the potential for profit in housekeeping. Listeners are encouraged to reach out for more information and to anticipate upcoming events where the hosts will share further expertise. meaghan@inhaven.com ashley@inhaven.com 00:00 Welcome to the Hospitality Breakroom 00:45 Challenges in Bathroom Standardization 02:13 The Inhaven Proposition for Standardization 02:50 Insights from Property Management 08:18 Debate: Refillable vs. Single-Use Amenities 19:34 Understanding Towel Standards 22:50 Par Levels and Inventory Management 42:57 Housekeeping and Linen Management 44:25 Towel Recommendations and Types 47:10 Housekeeping Fees and Cost Management 50:23 Makeup Towels and Black Washcloths 54:06 Branding Your Bath Experience 01:00:25 High-End Guest Amenities 01:04:40 Toilet Paper Preferences and Issues 01:11:46 Shower Curtains and Toilet Brushes 01:15:33 Teaser for Next Episode: Linen Programs