COMMERCIAL LAUNDRY Spin to shine
Nicky Whittaker, National Account Manager at Miele Professional, explains how commercial equipment can uphold high- quality laundry processes.
In care home settings, where hygiene and sanitation are crucial, maintaining a pristine and infection-free environment is not just an aspiration but an absolute necessity. Spotless and hygienically clean linens, towels and uniforms are not viewed as luxuries but essential elements of resident care and staff wellbeing.
This is where commercial laundry services come in, offering maximum convenience, cleanliness and maintaining infection control, ensuring that every detail contributes towards the health and wellbeing of residents and staff alike, all whilst providing energy-efficient solutions.
Prioritising hygiene and safety
Care homes face unique challenges in maintaining laundry hygiene, as they must deal with potentially infectious materials while adhering to stringent infection control protocols and legislation. Commercial laundry machines can handle these requirements and deploy specialised cleaning processes, high-grade disinfectant and rigorous quality control measures to eliminate pathogens.
Consistency is crucial in preventing the spread of infection, as it ensures that every item is meticulously cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards with every wash. With this in mind, the latest generation of Benchmark machines by Miele Professional provide the perfect solution.
“Investing in the right laundry equipment is vital for the future of your business.”
To ensure care home laundry managers can meet even the most demanding challenges, programmes can be adapted to individual users and business requirements. Thermal and chemo-thermal disinfection programmes are available to ensure hygiene compliance, further preventing the spread of infection.
A gentle touch for delicate garments
Resident’s laundry often includes delicate fabrics such as silks, cottons and blends that require gentle handling and specialised cleaning protocols to prevent damage. When dealing with heavily soiled linens, commercial solutions produce the best outcomes.
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With specialised washing machines and dryers designed to work with these fabrics, utilising efficient detergents and carefully controlled temperatures, commercial equipment provides the highest level of laundry care. Unlike domestic products, Miele’s commercial machines have been developed to preserve the softness and integrity of fabrics, thanks to our patented honeycomb drum.
Energy efficiency and cost-effectiveness
To navigate the challenges of rising energy costs, businesses are prioritising a reduction in overheads to ensure their future. Laundry equipment can sometimes be overlooked in terms of costs; however, energy and water consumption can play a significant role in the amount spent on utilities.
As well as providing expert infection control, Miele’s latest Benchmark washing machines can also help reduce energy consumption by 50%, whilst reducing water consumption by 14%. Available with a load capacity of 9-20kg, the Benchmark washing machines combine unique features and programmes with higher laundry throughput, helping to streamline processes, reduce costs and free up staff time for more critical tasks.
Implementing a future-proof solution
Investing in the right laundry equipment is vital for the future of your business. Neglecting to invest in the correct equipment can lead to higher costs in the long run. Domestic washing machines and dryers, often chosen for their lower upfront cost, are not designed to handle the heavy workloads and frequent usage typical in care homes. Over time, these machines are more prone to breakdowns which will require maintenance and eventual replacement, making them more expensive to operate over the long term.
Commercial laundry equipment, while requiring a larger upfront cost, provides excellent reliability and durability, reducing the need for frequent servicing and replacements. Additionally, commercial machines consume less energy and water, which further contribute to cost savings and improve your environmental footprint.
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