Your Linens Are Speaking for Your Hotel.

Some guest-related staining is unavoidable. Consider supplying disposable makeup towelettes or specific dark makeup towels. Then, implement a stain management program that includes prompt stain identification, pre-treatment, proper laundering procedures, and staff training. Treating stains before the drying cycle helps prevent permanent staining, extends linen life, and reduces replacement costs.

To remove makeup from linens, try StainBlaster™ Makeup remover before linens are dried. StainBlaster™ Makeup remover is effective against foundation makeup, sunscreen, medicine, baseball clay, and more.

If the linens have already been washed and dried, and a stain remains, set the linen aside into a designated Reclaim bin. When there is a full load of Reclaim, process linens with StainBlaster™ Power Pak Reclaim Multi-Purpose. Follow the label on proper usage amount for your washing machine.

To remove sunscreen stains from hotel linens, process a full load of linens with StainBlaster™ Sunscreen Stain Remover - Reclaim, a powdered laundry stain reclaim product designed specifically to remove sunscreen stains.

To remove pizza and other food stains from hotel linens, try StainBlaster™ Enzyme Boost which is a laundry pre-spotter for common soils including food soils as well as blood, grass, lipstick, and more. 

If the linens have already been washed and dried, and a stain remains, set the linen aside into a designated Reclaim bin. When there is a full load worth of Reclaim, process linens with StainBlaster™ Power Pak Reclaim Multi-Purpose. Follow the label on the proper usage amount for your washing machine.

To keep hotel linens looking white and fresh, promptly process soiled linens, pre-treat stains, use proper laundry procedures, avoid overloading equipment, and follow a consistent stain-management program. These practices help maintain linen whiteness, softness, freshness, and overall linen life.

Hotel sheets may become yellow or gray over time due to water quality, laundry process inconsistencies, chemical or detergent residue, fabric aging, and the buildup of body oils and other soils. Maintaining proper water conditions, wash formulas, rinsing, and linen care practices helps preserve whiteness, extend linen life, and maintain a clean, fresh appearance.

Maintaining proper water conditions, wash formulas, rinsing, and linen care practices help preserve whiteness, extend linen life, and maintain a clean, fresh appearance for your linens. 

According to Ecolab in Market Linen-Life Research (June 2014), 86% of linens are discarded due to stains, compared to only 5% for wear and tear. Ecolab’s StainBlaster Stain Management program is designed to protect your linen investment and help reduce your need for linen replacement.

Alkalinity is an important part of proper laundering and stain removal. The goal is not to avoid alkalinity, but to use the right amount and ensure proper rinsing and water-condition management so linens stay clean, bright, soft, and durable.

Based on a third-party survey of 598 hotel guests conducted on behalf of Ecolab in November 2025: 

• 92% would downgrade their rating over linen cleanliness

• 72% would give 2 stars or less over stains on linens

• 54% of guests would consider staying at another hotel on a return visit if there were stains on the linens