Bisa Tolong Bersihkan?
Can You Please Clean?
'Bisa' means 'can' and 'bersihkan' means 'clean (it).' 'Bisa' is another super useful word — 'bisa bahasa Indonesia?' = 'can you speak Indonesian?'
Learn to politely request room cleaning in Indonesian with "Bisa Tolong Bersihkan?" This phrase teaches the essential word "bisa" (can) in Bahasa Indonesia, which unlocks countless polite requests.
💬Example Sentences
Bisa tolong bersihkan kamar saya?
Can you please clean my room?
Bisa tolong tambah handuk?
Can you please add towels?
Bisa ganti seprei?
Can you change the bed sheets?
🏭Cultural Context
Politeness in requests is very important in Indonesian culture. The combination of "bisa" (can) + "tolong" (please) creates the most polite form of request. Housekeeping services at Indonesian hotels are generally excellent, with staff taking great pride in their work. It is customary to leave a small tip for housekeeping — around 10,000-20,000 rupiah per day is appreciated. In many Indonesian hotels, housekeeping includes creative towel art (animals folded from towels) and flower arrangements. Staff are generally very responsive to requests. If you need extra pillows, say "bisa tolong tambah bantal?" (can you please add pillows?). For extra towels: "bisa tolong tambah handuk?" The word "tambah" (add/extra) combined with "bisa tolong" handles most hotel requests.