1-3 Day Specialist Private Housekeeper

Cost:
£650.00 + VAT Per Module
inc. VAT

Housekeeping in a private household requires meticulous attention to detail, a strong sense of responsibility, and the ability to maintain a high standard of cleanliness and order. 

Our Housekeeping training offers an engaging and rejuvenated approach to learning, delivered in your own working environment.

With the flexibility of delivering one, two, or all three training modules, this course caters to industry newcomers and those experienced individuals seeking a skills refresher.

Module 1

Eco-Friendly Approach to Housekeeping

  • Incorporating eco-friendly cleaning products, reducing the use of plastics and chemicals
  • How to create your own effective products from natural ingredients
  • How to care for luxury items and surfaces with an eco-friendly approach

 

Housekeeping Administration and Management Training

  • Management and organisation within a Housekeeping Department
  • Basic admin procedures to run an efficient Housekeeping Department
  • The role of the Housekeeper and their expected duties

Module 2

Effective and Efficient Housekeeping Skills

  • Hands-on approach to understanding the effective and efficient method of deep cleaning within a Master Suite
  • Identifying the difference between daily and deep cleaning methods
  • Time management alongside attention to detail
  • Understanding and knowledge of different linen fabrics
  • How to handle a stain prior to laundry
  • How to store and/or fold appropriately
  • How to make a bed from start to finish
  • Daily, weekly, monthly and annual schedules for communal areas within a private household
  • Treating precious surfaces and soft furnishings
  • Set up and preparation of specific areas

Module 3

Laundry Skills and Valeting; Wardrobe Management

  • Understanding laundry and valeting procedures
  • Care of Principals’ and Guests’ luxury items
  • Essential skills in care label reading
  • Effective stain treatment, washing and drying of different luxury fabrics
  • Laundry Room management
  • Valeting skills to Butler Standard
  • Haute Couture and Designer Label care and organisation
  • Efficient organisation of a wardrobe
  • Detailed wardrobe inventories

What's Included:

  • 8-hour intensive housekeeping training per day
  • Refreshments during course (tea/coffee/water)
  • Exclusive Butler School Pad and Pen
  • Various handouts to accompany the training
  • Certificate of Excellence
  • You will automatically be registered as a candidate with Exclusive Household Staff and receive ongoing support from the Exclusive Household Staff Consultants following successful completion of the course

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