One of its main jobs is protecting the clean white bedding. Guests often place suitcases, handbags, or other belongings on the bed, and the runner helps keep dirt from reaching the sheets and duvet.
It can also protect the bed from shoes, food, drinks, crumbs, and accidental spills. Because the runner is easier to clean or replace than expensive bedding, it helps hotels reduce stains and wear.
Besides keeping the bed cleaner, the runner helps give the room a polished and luxurious appearance. Guests can remove it before sleeping if they prefer, since it is mainly designed for protection and decoration rather than comfort.
