Our Cleaning & Hygiene Standards

Every Travel Bubbas item is carefully cleaned, checked and prepared between each hire using a consistent, documented process designed to meet high-quality hospitality standards.

1.

Collection & Controlled Return After each hire

All equipment is returned to our preparation area and kept separate, in dedicated rooms, from freshly prepared stock to ensure a clean, controlled workflow at every stage.

2.

Immediate Linen Removal

All bedding and soft furnishings are removed on return, including:

Sheets

Duvet covers

Pillowcases

Mattress protectors

These items are sealed and prepared for laundering by our professional, trained in-house cleaning team.

3.

High-Temperature Laundry with Anti-Allergy Detergent

All bedding and washable soft items are laundered between every booking using a high-quality anti-allergy detergent, suitable for sensitive skin and young children.

Items are:

Washed on high-temperature cycles (typically 60°C or above)

Dried thoroughly using high-heat drying cycles for additional hygiene

Fully cooled and carefully prepared before re-use

Bagged in clean protective packaging to keep linens fresh, clean and ready for the next family

Bedding is never reused between families. Fresh linen is provided for every hire, without exception.

4.

Mattress Cleaning & Hygiene

Every mattress is used with a clean, laundered mattress protector, changed between every booking.After each hire, mattresses are:

Thoroughly vacuumed

Steam cleaned

Carefully inspected under good lighting

Checked for cleanliness, odour, firmness and condition

Any mattress not meeting our standards is removed from circulation.

5.

Wooden Cots & Bed Frames

All wooden cots and bed frames are:

Thoroughly wiped down between every hire

Cleaned using child-safe, non-toxic products

Carefully detailed around rails, joints and touch points

Wood is allowed to dry fully before reassembly to maintain finish and durability.

6.

Car Seats

Car seats are cleaned and prepared in line with manufacturer guidance and safety best practice.

This includes:

Steam cleaning after each use

Removal and laundering of washable covers (where permitted) using anti-allergy detergent

Cleaning of plastic and hard surfaces with child-safe products

Inspection of harnesses, buckles and fittings

Visual safety checks to ensure correct condition and integrity

No harsh chemicals are used, and safety components are never compromised.

7.

Strollers & Travel Equipment

Strollers, buggies and travel equipment are:

Steam cleaned between each hire

Wiped down thoroughly around handles, frames, seats and wheels

Checked for smooth operation, stability and cleanliness

All items are left clean, tidy and ready for immediate use.

8.

Safety & Condition Checks

Before an item is cleared for hire, we complete a practical check including:

Structural integrity

Fixings and fastenings

Locks, brakes and moving parts

Overall condition and presentation

Any item not meeting our standards is serviced, disposed or removed.

9.

Final Inspection & Preparation

Each item undergoes a final visual and practical check before delivery to ensure it is:

Clean and fresh

Complete and correctly prepared

Ready for immediate use

10.

Hygienic Storage

Clean equipment and freshly laundered bedding are stored separately from returns in a clean, dry environment until delivery.

11.

Delivered & Set Up Ready

On delivery, items are set up carefully and correctly, with bedding prepared where required — so everything is ready for your family from the moment you arrive.

Our Approach

Our process reflects the standards you would expect from quality hotels and professional hospitality services, with every item prepared to the same high standards we would expect for our own children.

Fresh linen for every stay, thorough cleaning between hires, steam-cleaned equipment and consistent safety checks.

We only hire out equipment in a condition we would be happy for our own children to use.