Originally Posted By SuperDry The towel animals really rub me the wrong way. It's not the animals themselves, but the notion that Mousekeeping doesn't have enough time to vacuum the carpets, but they do have time to make towel animals? I think it's a misplaced priority.
Originally Posted By MPierce ^^^ Blame that on WDW management. They make the rules, not my precious little Winky!
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey <<not my precious little Winky!>> I could say something totally inappropriate here, but I'm trying to stay off Santa's naughty list .
Originally Posted By Mr X ***The towel animals really rub me the wrong way. It's not the animals themselves, but the notion that Mousekeeping doesn't have enough time to vacuum the carpets, but they do have time to make towel animals? I think it's a misplaced priority.*** They don't vacuum? That's pathetic! Towel animals or other little "cute" touches like that are great, but ONLY if they are the cherry on top of the sundae. The room should be spotless and THEN give a little something extra. I agree, that's some whacked out priorities right there.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I amsure people here have had some bad housekeeping experiences ( I know people who have also ) - but in my last 25 + trips to OKW - and Vero Beach I have not had one - therefore my towel animals were not in place of vacuuming. My guess is no one had a towel animal and lousy housekeeping - a slackard housekeeper isn't going to take that time either. Therefore not an either / or -- but both or neither is my guess
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Well we had neither at AKL, and a filthy floor under the bed (with toddlers, you pay attention to this stuff).
Originally Posted By SuperDry <<< My guess is no one had a towel animal and lousy housekeeping - a slackard housekeeper isn't going to take that time either. >>> Reportedly, Mousekeeping is now equipped with sweepers instead of vacuums. It's not possible for a housekeeper to properly vacuum a room if they don't even have a vacuum, no matter how hard a worker they are.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmmm, not happy about sweepers instead of vacuums. It was the candy rappers and dirty tissues under the bed I took issue with.
Originally Posted By Mr X Ah. Sweepers don't work so great, eh? Plus, it's harder on the staff I would think. How cheap of them.
Originally Posted By jkayjs OK ladies & germs I'm off to the airport in 20 min. I expect this thread to be @ at least 200 when I get back. Dave it looks like you are online right now hope the new job is working out. Take care all I say hi to Mickey and won't expect any "prime rib" if I go to Boma's.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Thanks jkayjs, I don't start until Jan 5th. Have a fantastic trip and we look forward to the trip report.
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << Sweepers don't work so great, eh? Plus, it's harder on the staff I would think. >> It's probably harder on the staff in terms of manual labor, but a sweeper can work better than a vacuum cleaner if its the right kind. Vacuum cleaners, while efficient and powerful to suck up a large volume of dirt, also stir up a lot of dirt and dust in the process. I'm get a little obsessive compulsive about cleaning sometimes, and there's some jobs where an old fashioned sweeper will accomplish the task better than the most powerful vacuum. It takes longer and requires a little more elbow grease, but that's just the way it goes. Sort of the same comparison between mopping a floor and getting down on your hands and knees to scrub it. In a hotel environment, where there's a large volume of sweeping to be done in a small amount of time, it's probably not very efficient to forego the vacuum cleaner and expect the staff to put in the extra elbow grease to make it work.
Originally Posted By Mr X ***It's probably harder on the staff in terms of manual labor, but a sweeper can work better than a vacuum cleaner if its the right kind. Vacuum cleaners, while efficient and powerful to suck up a large volume of dirt, also stir up a lot of dirt and dust in the process. I'm get a little obsessive compulsive about cleaning sometimes, and there's some jobs where an old fashioned sweeper will accomplish the task better than the most powerful vacuum. It takes longer and requires a little more elbow grease, but that's just the way it goes.*** I've had it up to my eyeballs with idiotic arguments on laughingplace, and this one has to be one of if not THE most idiotic arguments anyone has ever made! Do you just type stuff to make an argument? Seems so. A freakin vacuum cleaner works just fine. Any extra "stirred up" stuff is easily vacuumed away on a quick second pass. Duh. Why are you even trying to make such an argument? SURE, a cleaning person with a few hours to spare and a sweeper MIGHT clean up even better...but WHO DOES THAT? Probably the same people who get down on hands and knees to scrub a floor. What, exactly, is your point? (I'll even give you the answer..."I have no point, I'm just talking for the sake of talking and I have nothing of value to offer"...there, I helped you out!)
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Does anyone here know for a FACT that WDW Housekeeping now uses sweepers instead of vacuums? I found a Disney site that lists housekeeping duties in connection with the college program. It specifically states vacuuming rather than sweeping as one of the duties. <<Housekeeping Responsibilities may include: • Cleaning multiple Guest rooms including toilets, showers, sinks and tubs • Working with cleaning chemicals • Replenishing linens • Making beds, requiring repetitive bending and pulling • Pushing large carts • Dusting and vacuuming • Emptying trashcans • Responding to Guest requests for items or directions • Heavy lifting, standing for extended periods • Working independently with limited Guest contact>> Source: <a href="http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.com/sap/its/mimes/zh_wdwcp/students/role_descr/onstage.html" target="_blank">http://www.wdwcollegeprogram.c...age.html</a> I would have to agree with vbdad... I have only run into substandard cleaning once during WDW visits. That was a time when the room had clearly been forgotten (towels all over, bed unmade, etc)... not a case of it having been cleaned inadequately.
Originally Posted By avromark ^^ Now knows that he would never get along with Oscar err Trippy. At hotels I may not properly make a bed, but I at least attempt to cover the mess with the spread. I'm hoping your towels are at least contained to the bathroom Of course I'm sure ceiling fans and balcony railings make nice hanging spots for towels. I'm sure of it. I'm all for choice. This coming from the person who keeps a dozen some odd varieties of vinegar in his pantry though
Originally Posted By RoadTrip avro... I am the most anal-retentive guy on earth when it comes to how I leave my hotel room. The room had not been cleaned when we checked in!!
Originally Posted By avromark That's something I expect to happen at the Westin Southfield. Not at a decent hotel. I'm going to guess that you may have asked for a cleaner room You know that Disney has made cutbacks when they'll switch to the basket and wax paper approach to dining.
