District No.

: 2 School: BNHS
Grade 11/12 Specialization: HOUSEKEEPING NCII
Level: Learning Activity Sheet No. 5
Quarter: Week: 5

Name of Student: _______________________________________________ Section: _______________

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT:

Making the bed usually precedence when it comes to the order of tasks to do inside the room. Beds
have to be stripped in all check rooms and at designated intervals for staying guests. Standard
procedures for stripping the bed will apply in every establishment because this is one of the most
common tasks that GRAs are required to do. It is usually during Bed Making that GRAs suffer the most
injuries. Therefore, GRAs must follow proper body mechanics in making the bed to avoid injury.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
Learning Competency 2: Prepare Rooms for Guests (RG)
Learning Outcomes 3: Make Up Beds (TLE_HEHK9-12RG-If-h-5)
a. Identify different types of linens, pillows and bed sheets;
b. Administer self-assessment on the procedures in turndown services and
make up beds ;
c. Follow independently the appropriate room check procedures, turndown
services, make up beds, and placement of bed linen in accordance with
establishment standards and procedures.

Information Sheet:

Types of Linens, Pillows and Bed Sheets

The housekeeping department is responsible to take care of three main types of linen bed, bath and
table. These sheets, blankets, tablecloth, etc. have to be sized according to the sizes of mattress and
tables.

Below Chart shows the details of standard bed linen sizes used in the hotel industry in multiple (inch
and cm).

Source: (https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/312366924160099306/)
Dimension of Sheet Size

Twin

Twin XL

Full

Queen

King

Source: (https://casper.com/blog/bed-sheet-sizes/)
 BATHROOM LINEN

MAKING THE BED

When should be Bed be Stripped?

As standard operating procedure, all beds are stripped of dirty linen on a daily basis unless guest
request using the environmental notices regarding changing of linen to protect the environment.
Environmental notices inform the GRA if the guest wants their linen to be changed by placing the notice
on the bed. These environmental notices are used to help preserve the environment; it minimizes the
use of water, electricity, and laundry chemicals that pollute our water system

Stripping a Bed
As GRAs, you should follow your hotel’s own procedures in stripping a bed. This can vary depending on
the number of GRAs assigned to strip a bed and the type of linen involved.

The following is a general guide to stripping a bed:

1. GRAs must check for lost and found items.
2. Remove the decorative pillows, bed runner, and pillow slips and cases. Inspect pillow slip and
the pillow itself if they need repairs or replacement.
3. Remove the duvet cover – inspect for stain and tears.

4.
Remove the bed sheet.
5. Inspect bed pad – replace if needed.
 Source: (https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/)

Stripped items should never touch the floor. Check your hotel’s policy for some options that include
placing them on top of chairs, tables, and couches in the room. Placing these items on the floor does
not only look unpleasant to the guest but it would also look unsanitary.

Damaged or Soiled Linen

The damaged item must be replaced and should either be sent to the appropriate department for
repairs or notify the concerned person to pick up the damaged item. If the damaged on the item
seemed intentional, notify your immediate supervisor for investigation; if proven, the guest will be
charged. The same procedure applies when items appears to be stained intentionally. Different
approaches are applied by establishments when it comes to stain removal.

Some hotels require the removal of the soiled item and then replaced. The soiled item would be
forwarded to the laundry. Others would require the GRA to identify the stain and follow the hotel’s
guidelines on how to handle that particular stain.

Types of Stains
The following are the most common type of stains encountered:
Urine and faecal stain Blood
Shoe polish Beverages – tea, soft drinks, alcohol
Food Mud, dirt, grease and oil
Hair coloring stain
Hotels usually have a chart to guide their staff on how to remove stains. These charts display which
chemical agents are appropriate for specific stains and how to apply them. There is no general
correction action applied to all kinds of stains. This will largely depend on:
  Type of material where the stain is
 Type of stain
 Cleaning agents available
Not considering the above mentioned considerations may cause more harm than good. Possibly
damaging the linen rather than cleaning it.

Making Up the Bed with Fresh Linen and Existing Linen

Like in stripping beds, procedure in making the bed varies from hotel to hotel. Making the bed may
sound just an ordinary task for a GRA. However, it must not be taken lightly. Many injuries occur while
making the bed and thus require a lot of care and practice.

The Importance of Bed Making

The bed is the highlight of every room, it is the first thing that the guest notices and gets a lot of
attention. Therefore, making the bed properly is very important. The bed must present a good
impression to the guest. It should be neat, tidy, clean, attractive and inviting. Some special points in bed
making:
 Use a bed runner across the bed to enhance the bed’s appearance
 Number of pillows – only one pillow per person is usually arranged on the bed. Extra pillows are
kept inside a cabinet for the guest if needed. When making up the bed, it should be arranged with
the same number of pillows the guest used.
 Use thru-pillows decorator pillows –use to enhance the appearance of the bed
 Placement of pillows – the opening of the pillow case must be placed away from the turn down side,
or the side table where the telephone is placed.
 Placement of complimentary item on the bed – may be part of turn down service or just standard
procedure of servicing the room for special purposes.

Bed Making Styles

There are three (2) commonly used bed making styles. However, every hotel  has its own style which
you will have to check with the executive housekeeper. Commonly used bed making styles with the
following linens:

A. Standard Bed Making with Blanket:

MAKING-UP A BED STEPS AND PROCEDURES
Needed Supplies Where to Place Them
Bed skirt Box spring
Bed pad on top of the mattress
1st bed sheet on top of the bed pad
2nd bed sheet on top of the first bed sheet
Blanket on top of the 2nd bed sheet
3rd bed sheet on top of the blanket
Bed Pillow with slip and case at the head of the bed
Bed Runner At the foot end of the bed

B. Duvet Bed Making Style:

Needed Supplies Where to Place Them
Bed skirt Box spring
Bed pad on top of the mattress
1st bed sheet on top of the bed pad
Duvet Cover on top of the first bed sheet
Duvet in-fill on top of the 2nd bed sheet
Bed Pillow with slip and case at the head of the bed
Bed Runner At the foot end of the bed

How to Make Up Bed?

Follow the standard procedure of make up the bed.
**Follow the standard procedures of making up the bed (e.g. traditional, triple sheeting, etc.) ( if asked
for SPECIFIC sheeting, proceed to the standard procedure of required task )
(example Traditional)
 Shake and strip the pillow cases to ensure that no valuable items are inserted .
 Strip the third bed sheet, blanket and second bed sheets.
 Strip the first bed sheet and remove the bed pad ( is stained).
 Fold the linen and put it in the linen canvass of the cart.

Bed Making Steps

The following are steps in bed making
Bed Making with Blanket (Standard)
 Inspect bed pad for stains or tears.
 Position the bed pad and secure the strings.
 Spread the 1st sheet and tuck in correct by considering the corners of the bed then miter.

 Spread the 2nd sheet with wrong side at the edge of the bed.
 Spread the blanket up to 18 inches lower from the edge of the bed.

 Spread
the 3rd sheet at the same level with the blanket.
 Fold the 2nd sheet downward, then miter together.
 Put the pillow inside a pillow slip.
 Insert the pillow with the opening into the Pillow Case and insert the remaining part and position
them on top of the bed as per standard.

 Place
the Bed Runner at the foot end of the bed leaving about 6 inches towards the edge.
 Make sure to have tightly mitered linens without creases.
Bed Making with Duvet
 Inspect bed pad for stains or tears.
 Position the bed pad and secure the strings.
 Spread the 1st sheet and tuck in correctly by considering the corners of the bed linen miter.

 Spread the duvet cover (either right side or wrong side up).
 If right side up, insert the duvet in – fill by holding both ends up the “ears” (small opening) of the
duvet cover.
 If wrong side up, place the duvet in – fill on top of the duvet cover. Insert your hands and turn it
right side up holding the two ends.
 Shake both duvet in – fill and duvet cover to fit them together.
 Spread the duvet cover with the in – fill inside and fold about one foot downward from the edge
of the head board.

 Straighten it and tuck in giving attention to the corners of the bed.

 Insert the pillow inside the pillow slip

 Insert the pillow slip into the opening of the pillow case and insert the remaining part and
position them on top of the bed as per standard.
 Place the bed runner at the foot end of the bed leaving about 6 inches towards the edge.

Source: (https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/)

 Procedure of Single Sheeting with Duvet Bed Make Up

 Strip off the soiled linen and pillowcases then replace it with fresh ones.
  Lay down the bed pad on the bed securing it by trucking the garter in the corner intended to
protect the mattress from being stained.
 Lay down the 1st bed sheet – to be placed on the top of the bed pad which is on the right side.
 Put pillow with pillow cases to be placed at the head of the bed.
 Lay down the duvet with cover for more presentable appearance to protect the linen from dirt or
dust.

 Procedure of Triple Sheeting With Duvet Bed Make Up

 Strip the soiled linen and pillowcases then replace it with fresh ones.
 Lay down the bed pad-securing it by tucking the garter in the corner intended to protect the
mattress from being stained.
 Lay down the 1st bed sheet- to be placed on the top of the bed pad which is on the right side.
 Lay down the 2nd bed sheet- to be placed on the top of the 1st bed sheet this is not only
beautiful to look but it is design for guest convenience which is on the wrong side.
 Lay down the blanket to be place on the top of the 2 nd sheet – this will make the bed appear
neat and clean. 6 to 9 inches away from edge of the mattress but it depends on the size of the
pillow.
 Lay down the 3rd bed sheet to be place on the top of the blanket which is on the right side,
insert the 3rd bed sheet under the blanket then fold the 2nd bed sheet on the top of the 3rd bed
sheet to make it finished bed and miter the 2 corners of the bed.
 Lay down the duvet with cover – for more presentable appearance to protect the linen from dirt
or dust.
 Put pillow with pillowcases to be placed at the head of the bed.
 Lay down the bed runner – to look more beautiful and presentable.

 Procedure of Traditional Bed Make Up

 Strip the soiled linen and pillowcases then replace it with fresh one.
 Lay down the bed pad on the bed – securing it by tucking the garter in the corner intended to
protect the mattress from being stained.
 Lay down the 1st bed sheet- to be placed on the top of the bed pad which is on the right side.
 Lay down the 2nd bed sheet- to be placed on the top of the 1 st bed sheet this is not only
beautiful to look but it is design for guest convenience which is on the wrong side.
 Lay down the blanket to be place on the top of the 2 nd sheet – this will make the bed appear
neat and clean. 6 to 9 inches away from edge of the mattress but it depends on the size of the
pillow.
 Lay down the 3rd bed sheet to be place on the top of the blanket which is on the right side,
insert the 3rd bed sheet under the blanket then fold the 2nd bed sheet on the top of the 3rd bed
sheet to make it finished bed and miter the 2 corners of the bed.
 Lay down the bed cover or comforter for more presentable appearance to protect the linen from
dirt or dust.
 Put pillow with pillowcases to be placed at the head of the bed.
 Lay down the bed runner – to look more beautiful and presentable.

Points to Remember:
 Ensure that all fresh linen to be placed on the bed never touch the floor.
 After making the bed, move away from the bed to check if everything is in order. Adjust as
necessary.
 If employed previously at a hotel, bed making at your current work may not be necessary the
same.

II. ACTIVITIES:
General Direction: Read and understand the directions for each activity. Answer by writing DIRECTLY
on the activity sheet.

Activity No. 1: Identify what is being ask.

1. Bedroom linen
a. _______________________
b. _______________________
 c. _______________________
d. _______________________
e. _______________________

2. Bathroom linen
a. _______________________
b. _______________________
c. _______________________
d. _______________________
e. _______________________

Activity No. 2: Make a video presentation of you making up a bed - Bed Making with Blanket
(Standard) using the available materials at home. If some sheets are unavailable, simply show how to
properly make up your bed. Check your work if accurate and effective using the Rubrics and send it to
your teacher via facebook messenger.

III. RUBRIC FOR SCORING:

Criteria Competent Developing Beginning
(5) (3) (1)
Tools and Materials Complete, appropriate Complete, appropriate Incomplete
and properly used. but not properly used.
Workmanship Followed the procedure Failed once in following Failed to follow the steps
correctly and the procedure; correctly and
systematically; Failed once to observe systematically;
Observe neatness of neatness of work Did not observe
work neatness of work
Safety Work Habits Was extra careful in Was careful in using Was not careful in using
using tools, proper tools, proper posture tools, proper posture
posture was observe at was observed most of was not observe
all times the time.
Time Management Finished before the Finished on time Was not able to finish on
allotted time time
Legend:
20-16 - 95% 15-13- 90% 12-9 – 85% 8-5 – 80% 4-1 – 75%

IV. REFERENCE:
 https://casper.com/blog/bed-sheet-sizes/
 https://www.e-tesda.gov.ph/
 https://setupmyhotel.com/train-my-hotel-staff/hk/148-linensize.html

Prepared by:

IRENE A. TIONGSON
SHS-TVL Teacher
Bantayan NHS