Updated on 02/23/22 We all know this time of the year when blossoming flowers cover the ground, and colors fill the air. However, with the budding greenery comes the dreaded deep clean, which we call spring cleaning. People, businesses, and communities all participate in this yearly ritual of cleaning every nook and cranny. For Read More >
Holiday Gifting Ideas
The holidays are upon us! At last, we can sit back, relax and spend time with the ones we love. Whether it’s drinking hot chocolate near the fireplace, making a snowman, or decorating your home with a fresh tree, there is so much to celebrate and be thankful for during this time. To give thanks Read More >
How to Make Your Towels Last Longer
If you’re like us, you probably use a towel at least once throughout the day, if not more. With frequent usage, towels are destined to wear out. But what if you could make them last just a little bit longer? Let’s discuss some helpful tips and tricks on how to get your towels to stay Read More >
Thread Count 101
You took the time and money to invest in a quality bed and now you want to adorn your newfound paradise with some luxurious linens. When shopping around, you are likely to run into the words “thread count.” It is frequently used to market products to consumers but, unfortunately, those numbers are often misleading. Let’s Read More >
Stain Removal Help
1. Check all linens for stain and pre-treat them before laundering 2. Patience and time are require when working on stains. There is NO immediate solution 3. Test all bleaches in an inconspicuous area to avoid damaging colored items 4. Do not use chlorine bleach on wool or silk – it will dissolve both fabrics Read More >
Short-Term Rental Bedding Tip: Use Lightweight Layers to Satisfy Every Guest
Some of your short-term rental guests will prefer lighter-weight bedding, some like heavy-weight, and some prefer something in the middle. How do you set up your guest beds to accommodate everyone? The quick answer: Use a combination of lightweight items such as coverlets, quilts, bed toppers, blankets, and low-loft duvet inserts/comforters layered on top of Read More >
Is There A Proper Way To Fold a Towel?
Aside from balling one up and just tossing it in a closet or on a shelf, is there a proper way to fold a towel? I’ve seen it done a few ways in hotels and at resorts around the world. Some were rolled, some were folded, some were just hung there. In the hospitality business, Read More >
Bed Sheet Sizes Chart
Never get the wrong sheet size for your mattress again. We all know how annoying it is to run back to the store and exchange an item hoping the next one will be the correct choice. Size Mattress size (in) Mattress size (cm) Fitted sheet size Flat sheet size Duvet cover size Twin 38” x Read More >
The Story of Myrtle Beach
Early History You may wonder how Myrtle Beach got its name. The area’s first inhabitants were the Waccamaw and Winyah Indians, who named the region Chicora, meaning “the land.” Kings Highway, a major thoroughfare through the Myrtle Beach area began as an Indian trail long before Europeans settled along the Grand Strand. Later, this trail Read More >
Handling Covid-19 in the Hospitality Industry
Every day tens of thousands of new cases are reported daily nationwide. More than 11 million people in the U.S. have had confirmed coronavirus infections. With a very fast-growing virus, the hospitality industry is taking a big hit. Here at CBT Linens, we are taking all the precautions we can to prevent the spread of Read More >