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| − | Housekeeping is a tool used | + | Housekeeping is a tool used to keep the cleaning of the hotel well-organized, efficient and manageable. |
It allows the scheduling of the general housekeeping plans or setting specific tasks that should be applied on certain cases. | It allows the scheduling of the general housekeeping plans or setting specific tasks that should be applied on certain cases. | ||
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'''3. Enabled:''' by activating this option the system generates automatically the respective tasks. If a plan is not valid any more and deletion is not desired, it can be deactivated by leaving the box blank. In this case, the plan can be activated again whenever it is needed. | '''3. Enabled:''' by activating this option the system generates automatically the respective tasks. If a plan is not valid any more and deletion is not desired, it can be deactivated by leaving the box blank. In this case, the plan can be activated again whenever it is needed. | ||
| − | '''4. Type:''' this option is related to the options no. 5-6-7. "Complete cleaning" is used for the housekeeping plans applied | + | '''4. Type:''' this option is related to the options no. 5-6-7. "Complete cleaning" is used for the housekeeping plans applied before the check in or after the check out, while "partial" is used for all the other tasks. |
'''5. Check in:''' it must be marked for the plans that are applied before customer's check in. | '''5. Check in:''' it must be marked for the plans that are applied before customer's check in. | ||
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'''7. Interval:''' this selection sets the frequency of the cleaning plan. e.g. replacing of the towels every 2 days. | '''7. Interval:''' this selection sets the frequency of the cleaning plan. e.g. replacing of the towels every 2 days. | ||
| − | <u>Important note: | + | <u>Important note: Οnly ''ΟΝΕ'' of the options '''check in''', '''check out''' and '''Interval''' should be enabled.</u> |
'''8. Ok:''' for saving the registration. | '''8. Ok:''' for saving the registration. | ||
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Every housekeeping plan generates automatically housekeeping tasks that are available in this list. Through this, monitoring the tasks or editing them is very easy. | Every housekeeping plan generates automatically housekeeping tasks that are available in this list. Through this, monitoring the tasks or editing them is very easy. | ||
| − | The manual addition of a housekeeping task is also possible, following the steps of the next section ( | + | The manual addition of a housekeeping task is also possible, following the steps of the next section ( Creating or editing a task). |
[[File:hk_tasks_list.png]] | [[File:hk_tasks_list.png]] | ||
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'''3.''' Any existing housekeeping task can be edited by clicking on the respective row. | '''3.''' Any existing housekeeping task can be edited by clicking on the respective row. | ||
| − | == | + | == Creating or editing a task == |
| − | '''" How to create a task: "''' by following the steps '''options⇒ tools⇒ housekeeping⇒ housekeeping tasks⇒ new housekeeping task''' | + | '''" How to create a task: "''' by following the steps '''options⇒ tools⇒ housekeeping⇒ housekeeping tasks⇒ new housekeeping task'''. |
'''" How to edit a task: "''' by clicking on the row of the required task in the housekeeping tasks list. | '''" How to edit a task: "''' by clicking on the row of the required task in the housekeeping tasks list. | ||
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This tool allows another user to access the housekeeping tasks using a smartphone or a tablet. | This tool allows another user to access the housekeeping tasks using a smartphone or a tablet. | ||
| − | In case that an extra user is not available but is required for this case, it can be provided on extra charge (contact support@hoteliga.com for further details) | + | In case that an extra user is not available but is required for this case, it can be provided on extra charge (contact '''support@hoteliga.com''' for further details) |
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| − | === | + | ===Adding new user === |
A new user for the housekeeping staff can be added by following the steps below: | A new user for the housekeeping staff can be added by following the steps below: | ||
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The clean status of each room can be shown in the calendar, if the option '''"Monitor housekeeping activities"''' is activated. | The clean status of each room can be shown in the calendar, if the option '''"Monitor housekeeping activities"''' is activated. | ||
| − | It can be activated at '''options'''⇒ '''settings'''⇒ '''basic data'''. By | + | It can be activated at '''options'''⇒ '''settings'''⇒ '''basic data'''. By checking the box, the option gets enabled. |
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[[File:hk_monitor_activities.png]] | [[File:hk_monitor_activities.png]] | ||
| − | + | After this action, a thumbnail next to each room name is appeared in the calendar that represents the clean status. The thumbnails are categorized as shown below: | |
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[[File:hk_clean_status.png]] | [[File:hk_clean_status.png]] | ||
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[[File:hk_partial_clean_status.png]] | [[File:hk_partial_clean_status.png]] | ||
| − | + | By clicking on the room name, a window opens and the clean status can be set manually by selecting the respective option of the '''"Housekeeping"''' tab. In this tab, the cleaning history is also available next to "last cleanings". | |
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[[File:cal_hk_room_status1.gif]] | [[File:cal_hk_room_status1.gif]] | ||
| − | + | Every update of the clean status by the user of a mobile device, is automatically updated in the calendar as well. | |
== Housekeeping reports == | == Housekeeping reports == | ||
| − | + | There are several reports related to the housekeeping tasks in the respective part of the reports section: | |
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'''options⇒ reports⇒ housekeeping''' | '''options⇒ reports⇒ housekeeping''' | ||
| − | '''*35 Housekeeping activity:''' | + | '''*35 Housekeeping activity:''' Depending on the selected dates the report includes the status of the housekeeping plan considering the room. |
| − | '''*018 Housekeeping tasks for period:''' | + | '''*018 Housekeeping tasks for period:''' Depending on the selected dates the report includes the tasks per day and room according to the housekeeping plans. Reservation and housekeeping notes are also included. |
| − | '''*36 Housekeeping tasks per room for period:''' | + | '''*36 Housekeeping tasks per room for period:''' Depending on the selected dates the report includes the tasks per day and room. Reservation and housekeeping notes are also included. |
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| − | '''* | + | '''*37 Housekeeping tasks per room group for period:''' Depending on the selected dates the report includes the tasks per day and room group. Reservation and housekeeping notes are also included. |
| + | '''*34 Rooms cleanliness status:''' includes the daily status of the rooms. Last cleanings are also available. | ||
| − | + | '''*83 Rooms cleanliness status by occupancy:''' includes the status of the rooms based on their occupancy. | |
Latest revision as of 14:01, 28 August 2017
Housekeeping is a tool used to keep the cleaning of the hotel well-organized, efficient and manageable.
It allows the scheduling of the general housekeeping plans or setting specific tasks that should be applied on certain cases. Monitoring them using the calendars is an additional plus.
A housekeeping schedule can be organized following the directions below.
Contents
Setting housekeeping plans
If there are housekeeping plans that are applicable to every reservation, they can be registered following the directions below:
options⇒ settings⇒ housekeeping plans⇒ new housekeeping plan
1. Title: name of the cleaning plan.
2. Description: description of the task that the housekeeping staff should perform.
3. Enabled: by activating this option the system generates automatically the respective tasks. If a plan is not valid any more and deletion is not desired, it can be deactivated by leaving the box blank. In this case, the plan can be activated again whenever it is needed.
4. Type: this option is related to the options no. 5-6-7. "Complete cleaning" is used for the housekeeping plans applied before the check in or after the check out, while "partial" is used for all the other tasks.
5. Check in: it must be marked for the plans that are applied before customer's check in.
6. Check out: it must be marked for the plans that are applied after customer's check out.
7. Interval: this selection sets the frequency of the cleaning plan. e.g. replacing of the towels every 2 days.
Important note: Οnly ΟΝΕ of the options check in, check out and Interval should be enabled.
8. Ok: for saving the registration.
View housekeeping tasks
A list of the housekeeping tasks is available at : options⇒ tools⇒ housekeeping⇒ housekeeping tasks.
Every housekeeping plan generates automatically housekeeping tasks that are available in this list. Through this, monitoring the tasks or editing them is very easy.
The manual addition of a housekeeping task is also possible, following the steps of the next section ( Creating or editing a task).
1. New housekeeping task: clicking on this a new task can be registered.
2. Show filter: searching with specific criteria is possible by clicking on this button.
3. Any existing housekeeping task can be edited by clicking on the respective row.
Creating or editing a task
" How to create a task: " by following the steps options⇒ tools⇒ housekeeping⇒ housekeeping tasks⇒ new housekeeping task.
" How to edit a task: " by clicking on the row of the required task in the housekeeping tasks list.
In both cases, a form like the following one is available for editing.
1. Date: the date of the task should be defined.
2. Room: the room name can be selected from the drop down list.
3. Res. id: the reservation id should be added here.
4. Housekeeping plan: if the task is related to a housekeeping plan, this should be chosen from the drop down list.
5. Status: it can be selected among the available: "not started", "in progress", "finished".
6. Notes: any additional note should be mentioned here.
Mass creation of tasks
This option is useful in case that a new rule must be applied to existing reservations.
By following the steps options⇒ tools⇒ Mass creation of tasks⇒ Yes, the system creates automatically all the missing housekeeping tasks for the existing reservations (confirmed or checked-in) based on the housekeeping plans.
After this move, the list of the housekeeping tasks must have been updated accordingly.
Housekeeping tasks (mobile)
This tool allows another user to access the housekeeping tasks using a smartphone or a tablet.
In case that an extra user is not available but is required for this case, it can be provided on extra charge (contact support@hoteliga.com for further details)
Mobile view
Options⇒ Tools⇒ Housekeeping tasks (Mobile)
As shown above, this view includes the daily tasks in a very simple format. The tasks are shown depending on the date. The date can be selected by clicking on the arrows (3 & 4). Also, using the filters at the top of the page (1 & 2) the view is adjusted accordingly.
Each task is marked with a color. Each color is related to the clean status of the room. When a room is not clean the line is red. When the housekeeping staff starts cleaning, the user should click on the line (5) and it turns to orange. When the cleaning is over, the user should click again on the line and it turns to green. Now the room is clean!
Valuable notes that helps prioritizing the tasks (6) can be available. These are appeared in the last column. They either come from the reservation notes or the housekeeping task notes. Automatically generated alerts may also appear at this column. E.g. if the room needs cleaning and an arrival is scheduled for the same date, this sign 
will be appeared to inform the housekeeping staff that this room should be cleaned with priority. By clicking on this sign, further details will be presented.
Adding new user
A new user for the housekeeping staff can be added by following the steps below:
Options⇒ Settings⇒ Users⇒ New user
1. User name: this name will be displayed as user's name.
2. Enabled: it activates the user.
3. Blocked: if it is checked the user is blocked, if it is blank the user is unblocked.
4. New password: the password of the account.
5. Confirm new password: confirmation of the password.
6. Language: this will be the language of the user's environment.
7. Role: for this case "housekeeping staff" should be selected.
8. Permissions: by default, the permissions of the "housekeeping staff" are removed as shown in the picture. If a permission is needed, then it should be checked here.
9. ok: it saves the registration.
Calendar & housekeeping tasks
The clean status of each room can be shown in the calendar, if the option "Monitor housekeeping activities" is activated.
It can be activated at options⇒ settings⇒ basic data. By checking the box, the option gets enabled.
After this action, a thumbnail next to each room name is appeared in the calendar that represents the clean status. The thumbnails are categorized as shown below:
By clicking on the room name, a window opens and the clean status can be set manually by selecting the respective option of the "Housekeeping" tab. In this tab, the cleaning history is also available next to "last cleanings".
Every update of the clean status by the user of a mobile device, is automatically updated in the calendar as well.
Housekeeping reports
There are several reports related to the housekeeping tasks in the respective part of the reports section:
options⇒ reports⇒ housekeeping
*35 Housekeeping activity: Depending on the selected dates the report includes the status of the housekeeping plan considering the room.
*018 Housekeeping tasks for period: Depending on the selected dates the report includes the tasks per day and room according to the housekeeping plans. Reservation and housekeeping notes are also included.
*36 Housekeeping tasks per room for period: Depending on the selected dates the report includes the tasks per day and room. Reservation and housekeeping notes are also included.
*37 Housekeeping tasks per room group for period: Depending on the selected dates the report includes the tasks per day and room group. Reservation and housekeeping notes are also included.
*34 Rooms cleanliness status: includes the daily status of the rooms. Last cleanings are also available.
*83 Rooms cleanliness status by occupancy: includes the status of the rooms based on their occupancy.
