Cleaning A Tanning Bed

1. The floor of the stand up should be cleaned each time.

True

False

It doesn't take much time and it can really make a difference in how the bed feels to a customer. Please clean the floor of the stand up beds after each use.

Explanation

It doesn't take much time and it can really make a difference in how the bed feels to a customer. Please clean the floor of the stand up beds after each use.

2. Stand up beds need to be sprayed.

True

False

Even though most would think that stand-up beds don't get dirty as often, they should still be sprayed after each use. Customers sweat, sneeze, and touch the acrylic all the time. Please don't skip spraying and wiping stand-up beds.

Explanation

Even though most would think that stand-up beds don't get dirty as often, they should still be sprayed after each use. Customers sweat, sneeze, and touch the acrylic all the time. Please don't skip spraying and wiping stand-up beds.

3. Can I mark a bed clean before it has been done?

No, ALWAYS mark the bed clean after and only after it is cleaned.

Yes, it's not a huge deal. Just make sure you do it.

Yes, only if you are on your way to clean that bed.

No, the bed will automatically reset itself after 30 minutes anyway.

The bed will never reset itself. You would never want to mark a bed clean before it is, because if you get distracted with another task, you may forget to clean that bed. You would never want to place a customer in a dirty room.

Explanation

The bed will never reset itself. You would never want to mark a bed clean before it is, because if you get distracted with another task, you may forget to clean that bed. You would never want to place a customer in a dirty room.

4. Can I reuse the towel and goggles for the next customer if they seem to be untouched?

Yes. This save time and energy on laundry.

No. Always change them.

Yes, just make sure you make it looks clean. Perception is everything when it comes to customers.

Yes, you don't want to keep a customer waiting too long.

ALWAYS change the towel and goggles. Even if it looks clean, you never know when a customer may have wiped lotion off of the chair or used the towel quickly and put it back. Perception is one thing, but you need to ensure a truly clean bed and supplies for every customer!

Explanation

ALWAYS change the towel and goggles. Even if it looks clean, you never know when a customer may have wiped lotion off of the chair or used the towel quickly and put it back. Perception is one thing, but you need to ensure a truly clean bed and supplies for every customer!

5. The top of the inside of the bed doesn't need to be cleaned.

True

False

Even the tops should be cleaned too! If there are fingerprints or lotion smudges, the customer WILL see and automatically assume that the whole bed is dirty!

Explanation

Even the tops should be cleaned too! If there are fingerprints or lotion smudges, the customer WILL see and automatically assume that the whole bed is dirty!

6. What isn't included with cleaning a bed after each use?

Wiping the top of the inside of the bed.

Cleaning the mirror of present smudges.

Spraying and wiping the chair.

Sweeping the room.

However, if there is noticeable dirt, please grab the broom and pan. We want our customers to feel a nice clean floor beneath their feet.

Explanation

However, if there is noticeable dirt, please grab the broom and pan. We want our customers to feel a nice clean floor beneath their feet.

7. You can use Windex on the beds

False

True

WINDEX RUINS THE ACRYLIC. Only use the solution provided on the towel stations in the hallways.

Explanation

WINDEX RUINS THE ACRYLIC. Only use the solution provided on the towel stations in the hallways.

8. How long does the cleaning solution need to sit on the acrylic so that it thoroughly sanitizes the bed?

5 minutes

30 seconds

10 minutes

1 minute

The solution must sit at least ONE MINUTE before you wipe the bed. We also do not want the solution to be left too long, as that will dry and be more difficult to clean off.

Explanation

The solution must sit at least ONE MINUTE before you wipe the bed. We also do not want the solution to be left too long, as that will dry and be more difficult to clean off.

9. Which one do you like?

This is the correct way.

None of these are correct.

The difference between the first photo and this one is that the head rest is placed differently. Make sure that the headrest has the bump facing the inside of the bed. This lifts the head and tans the neck.

Explanation

The difference between the first photo and this one is that the head rest is placed differently. Make sure that the headrest has the bump facing the inside of the bed. This lifts the head and tans the neck.

10. If a guest walks in while you are cleaning a bed...

Greet them and finish cleaning the bed.

Clean the bed, then greet them.

Greet them and finish the specific task you're on. Return to cleaning after checking in guest.

Wait until the customer asks for assistance, then check them in.

It is good to make the customer's presence known. You can finish the one specific task you are doing, then quickly go to assist them. When you are finished, be sure to complete your cleaning task.

Explanation

It is good to make the customer's presence known. You can finish the one specific task you are doing, then quickly go to assist them. When you are finished, be sure to complete your cleaning task.