March 9, 2023 / Al Adcock / 0 Comments
Efficiency Improvements in your Commercial Laundry
Efficiency improvements allow you to increase the productivity of your commercial laundry. Some of these suggestions are cost free while others require some investment. However, improving the efficiency of your commercial laundry provides many benefits above and beyond profitability. There are many simple efficiency improvements that a commercial laundry can make to save time, money, and resources. Here are a few ideas to consider:
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March 2, 2023 / Al Adcock / 0 Comments
Determining if your Commercial Washer’s Main Bearings are Failing
It’s a scenario every commercial laundry owner dreads – a commercial laundry repair service technician informing you that your washer requires major service, the main bearings must be replaced. Since this type of failure typically only happens after the machine has been in use for many years, you may not be familiar with the indications that exist when bearing fail. Luckily, there are several signs that the main bearings in a commercial washing machine may be failing, including:
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February 23, 2023 / Al Adcock / 0 Comments
Creating an Environmentally Friendly Commercial Laundry
As our planet surpasses 8 billion human inhabitants, the environmental impacts of our modern life cannot be denied. Luckily, we can all act to minimize our environmental impact to ensure that the life sustaining properties of the earth remain intact for generations to come. Luckily, when it comes to cleaning fabrics, there are a number of steps that can be taken to make a commercial laundry more environmentally friendly and reduce its impact on the environment.
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March 18, 2021 / Al Adcock / 4 Comments
Education, Training, and Accreditation for your Healthcare Laundry
During any given hospital stay, patients spend most, if not all, of their time in bed. That means they are surrounded all day with hospital linens. From their gown to their sheets and blankets patients have more contact with these items than anything else in the hospital.
It is an understatement to say that laundered goods that come into contact with patients during a hospital stay must be clean and therefore unable to pass along any germs that can cause secondary or hospital acquired infections. Of course, a layperson that has no training or expertise in the area wouldn’t be expected to know this important information. Therefore, education and training become critical for those who work in a healthcare laundry.
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March 4, 2021 / Al Adcock / 0 Comments
During the wash process, laundry chemicals are introduced to aid in the removal of stains, oils, and other contaminants found in the goods. Under normal circumstances, the chemicals used in the wash process are properly dosed and adequately rinsed. If not managed properly, the chemicals can cause damage to the goods and shorten their service life. Here are some simple things to watch out for in your commercial laundry process that can reduce the lifespan of your textiles:
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