Chapter 12 -- Housekeeping Inventory

When you finish this activity, you should be able to: • Identify recycled inventories and how they are maintained • Explain how the housekeeping department maintains non-recycled inventory • Calculate expected inventories • Identify the types of cleaning supplies • Establish inventory levels for cleaning supplies • Control cleaning supply inventories • Identify the types of linens • Establish par levels for linens • Describe procedures for effective inventory control of linens • Take a physical inventory of linens • Describe the purchasing responsibilities of the executive housekeeper • Identify factors to consider when determining the size of an annual linen purchase, and • Control linen purchases as they are received.