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Eco-smart bath tissue, priced right August 8, 2023 No matter the size or type of your hotel property, you never want to run low on bath and facial tissue. With our Enverde™ collection, we do more than help you stock up and stay ready. We support your eco-responsible practices and your dedication to creating the finest possible experience for your guests. Soft, sturdy, and 100% eco-responsible, Enverde offers a selection to meet your guest experience – and that includes back of the house tissue and towels. Our Enverde Essentials option is a great value 2-ply bath tissue that’s 100% recycled, manufactured in North America, and Green Seal Certified. Our Enverde Naturals Select is a touch softer 2-ply bath tissue that’s eco-smart, manufactured in North America, and Green Seal Certified. You can also find paper towels and large bath tissue rolls. If you want to go ultra-soft, turn to our Enverde Ultra . It’s a 2-ply bath tissue made of virgin fiber, manufactured in North America, and FSC Certified. Shop online today and stay ahead on one of your most important supplies. Selecting the right size, right type of can liner May 9, 2023 Trash can liners is another one of those hotel essentials you never want to run low on. And it’s not a one-size-fits-all assignment. Size matters, and so does liner type. Let’s take a careful closer look because we all know haste makes waste. Start with size. Certainly, not every trash receptacle across your property is the same. It only follows that a large outdoor receptacle requires a different liner than, say, a wastebasket in the bathroom of your front lobby. For obvious reasons, liners that fit right are both cost-effective and eco-friendly. We make it easy to select the right size for every can. Choose by density. We also help you determine which receptacles require high density liners versus low density options. High density can liners are designed for paper and non-sharp objects under moderate transit conditions. They provide excellent resistance to punctures and moderate resistance to tearing. Low density liners are better for sharper objects as they provide excellent resistance for both punctures and tearing. Go green or highly protective. We also offer can liners that are 100% biodegradable and compostable. These BioStar liners can meet the ASTM D6400 standards for compostable plastics. Using these can liners help reduce landfill waste and pollution and help conserve water. On the expressly safe side, our Biohazard infectious waste bags are made of thick polyethylene to be especially resistant to punctures, tearing, and leaking. Their high-performance star seal bottom also provides increased security during handling. The next time you’re stocking up on can liners, be sure you select the right size and the right type for all your property’s receptacles. Time for pool towels? We’ve got you covered March 23, 2023 You know your outdoor pool areas will soon be crowded with sunny guests. Whether they’re lounging on a stylish recliner or drying off after a morning swim, be sure their experience is complemented by a quality pool towel. To help you stock up and stay ready, we offer competitive prices on our most popular collections. Comfort and Care Our own Registry® Pool Towel collection aims to delight guests and deliver value. Its unique production process is designed to prevent fading and keep colors vibrant. Supported by 100% Ring Spun cotton, these Registry options blend softness and absorbency and are ready to ship, for less. Design and Durability Fibertone TM Towels from 1888 Mills are known for their design and durability. In fact, while it may be tempting to stay away from colored or designed towels because of their tendency to fade, Fibertone towels are made with a patented color technology producing stable colors that don’t fade or bleed. Their color holds up to harsh chemicals and sunlight, making them the ideal poolside companion. Style and Substance We also offer soft, durable Martex® pool towels from WestPoint® Hospitality. Made of 100% cotton, each WestPoint towel is crisp and clean – and two options feature a nautical blue stripe that adds a touch of style. Plus, your staff can launder frequently without worrying about wear and tear. Be sure your guests can wrap up in cozy warmth after a long day in the sun. With competitive prices and a colorful assortment, now’s the time to get your order in. Check in on hotel-quality hangers January 18, 2023 As you know, hangers are a big deal to hotel guests. They expect the guest room to be equipped with enough to suit their needs – with hanger types that can handle not just dress shirts but pants, dresses, skirts, and sport coats. It’s also nice when hotel hangers match a property’s theme or décor. Of course, when there are preferences, there are also budgets. To help sort out any hang-ups, let’s take a quick, closer look at today’s hotel-quality hangers. Know the hooks It’s important to remember Open Hook hangers are the most common. They fit on almost any closet hanger rod and can be removed and returned easily. For those same reasons, however, they are often stolen from properties. Small Hook hangers are very similar to standard open hook, except they can only be used with special narrow hanger rods, 5⁄8″ in diameter (standard hanger bar diameters usually run 1″ to 11⁄2″ in diameter). Ball Top hangers are designed specifically to prevent theft while still offering guests the convenience of removing hangers from the closet. They can only be used with a special ball top receptacle or special slotted wall racks. Understand the sh apes Contoured Hangers were originally designed for finer garments such as dress suits. The curved design allows the shoulder area of garments to hang more naturally. The contour hanger has a better design for clothing. Conclave Hangers provide similar benefits as the contoured hanger but feature two straight arms” joined at an angle, which allow clothes to hang naturally. Straight Hangers feature a straight design that makes them easier to manufacture – bringing down the cost of the hanger. Though more economical, the straight hanger does not allow garments to hang as naturally. Assess the thickness We offer a smart assortment of hangers through our own Registry brand. This includes options of various thickness. Strength is one of the more obvious benefits of a thicker hanger. The thicker the hanger, the less likely it is to bow or warp. Wood hangers are made of two separate pieces of wood joined in the middle. However, a thicker hanger does not always mean a better one. The tensile strength of the hook and how it is anchored determines the overall strength of the hanger. The material a hanger is made of will also determine its strength. A 3⁄16″-thick steel rod hanger is much more durable than a 3⁄8″-thick wood hanger. Support in the garment shoulder area is another benefit of a thicker hanger. Thin hangers tend to form shoulder creases if a garment is left on the hanger for a while. Thicker hangers provide a wider surface area in the shoulders and often are rounded, reducing the possibility of creases. Consider the user We distinguish between men’s hangers and women’s hangers solely for the purpose of identifying which hanger has a wooden pants bar (men’s” hanger) and which hanger has a metal skirt/pants bar and clips (women’s” hanger). Men’s hangers have a wooden pants bar that is either nailed directly to the hanger (as in our economy hangers) or is supported by a metal clamping bar (as usually found in our higher-end hangers). The metal clamping bar keeps pants from slipping off the bar and onto the floor. Women’s hangers, with a metal skirt/pants bar and clips, are designed for garments that hang better clipped than folded on a pants bar (skirts, some slacks, etc.). We hope this hotel hanger review helps you keep every closet and coat check guest ready. Remember, you can always reach out to us at www.americanhotel.com or by...