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April 5, 2018

NEW PC SHOWER PADDLE

CHALLENGE:

Design & Build new product / Rollers, chrome track and inside of new sliding glass shower door could not be cleaned due to tight spaces – chrome track reflected water spots on inside of both glass doors. Please download a copy of the product announcement/instructions here.

SOLUTION:

PC SHOWER PADDLE

  • 1/05/2018: On-site ABC’s of Housekeeping training. Abby Fritz, Senior Manager of Room Operations at the Des Moines Marriott, identified opportunity.
  • 1/06/2018: Issue conveyed to umf corporate.
  • ‍1/15/2018: 1st prototype shipped to property.
  • 1/18/2018: Prototype received / tested / feedback received.
  • 1/18/2018: umf receives video of prototype in use.
  • ‍1/26/2018: 2nd prototype with modifications shipped.
  • ‍2/22/2018: 3rd prototype shipped / tested / APPROVED!
  • ‍3/07/2018: Production multi-functional “PC-Paddle” shipped to property.
  • ‍PC-Paddle process added to ABC’s of Housekeeping.*
  • Available as a set with the PC Squeegee (handle, 10” blade, Clear Paddle Attachment**).

*Use Orange Cleaning Mitt with PC Shower Paddle before using on toilet. **Mitt sold separately.