Hotel Housekeeping Vocabulary 1

General vocabulary exercise for hotel housekeeping staff — the key terms of hotel room maintenance.

Vocabulary in context

Hotel housekeeping is one of those roles where a lot of the work is invisible — until something goes wrong. Guests don't notice a perfectly turned bed or a spotless bathroom; they only notice when something isn't right. The vocabulary in this exercise is the language of doing the job correctly and communicating clearly when it matters: the terms for cleaning products, room status, linen types, amenity placement, and the specific standards that different hotels enforce. Knowing this vocabulary isn't just about following instructions — it's about reporting problems accurately, requesting supplies without confusion, and coordinating with the team in the kind of clear, efficient English that keeps the whole operation running on time.

Ready to practice? Let's go!

Answer the hotel guest's question by letting him or her know what you're going to do. Complete the sentences below using one of the following words or phrases:
fresh, come back, empty, bring, mop, vacuum, tomorrow, sweep, make sure, sheets

1. Guest: The carpet is dirty.
You: I will the carpet.

2. Guest: The trash can is full.
You: I will the trash.

3. Guest: The bed linen has not been changed for two days.
You: I will change your .

4. Guest: The floor has dirty stains on it.
You: I will the floor.

5. Guest: I'm a little busy right now.
You: I will later.

6. Guest: There are leaves in the corridor outside my door.
You: I will the corridor. (= to clean, using a broom)

7. Guest: There is no more coffee.
You: I will you some more coffee.

8. Guest: Can we get some new towels?
You: I will get you some ones right away.

9. Guest: Can you leave some more soap for us?
You: I will to leave some after I'm done cleaning.

10. Guest: When will my laundry be ready?
You: I will bring it to you .