• Handling procedures: Handling laundry contaminated with bodily fluids requires a comprehensive laundry program that fulfils required standards. Employees need training on handling and sorting and using equipment properly, while refraining from bringing contaminants near the processing area. An employer’s responsibilities extend to providing the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to do the job safely. It’s also vital that clean laundry is properly transported and stored to avoid contamination. Anything improperly sorted or handled post-washing needs to be rewashed according to facility procedures.
Employing the correct approach can help limit the spread of infection and quite literally save lives. Several essential components ensure laundering reduces the rate of fungal, bacterial and viral survival. By focusing on and improving these areas to create a comprehensive laundry program, laundries can achieve cleaner results and enhance safety for staff, patients and guests.
Smart dispensers, great benefits
The right balance of wash agitation, time, temperature and chemical is key to removing stains and sanitising linens such as gowns, towels or blankets. Chemical dispensing systems provide the correct measurements every time and offer numerous benefits, including improved accuracy, cost savings and remote connectivity. Consider the following features:
• Accuracy and reliability: A trusted dispenser can improve textile care, enhance safety and reduce environmental footprint. One that accurately doses every time reduces rewash rates by using the proper amount of chemical and water for each wash, avoiding any potential overuse for a significant impact on costs and efficiency.
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IoT capabilities: Dispensers that meter and store records of each load also enable compliance, proving
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that the proper amount of chemical and wash time was achieved. A cloud-based Internet of Things (IoT) platform provides data in real-time to give chemical providers and end-users increased visibility from remote monitoring, along with control capabilities – such as maintaining adequate water supply and precise chemical dosing, even when they aren’t on site.
• Easy maintenance: Natural deterioration can wear traditional peristaltic dispenser tubes down every three to six months, causing less effective chemical delivery. To avoid dosing and downtime issues, systems that require minimal maintenance are the optimal choice, such as Hydro Systems’ venturi-based EvoClean. During a pandemic, regular site visits may be difficult, which make simple installation and low-maintenance systems essential.
Hydro’s advanced insight into the laundry process delivers benefits, which allow facilities to identify and reduce errors and improve productivity to digitally transform their operations. Receiving operational data as it occurs provides total transparency, helping to improve efficiency while also quickly identifying problems for continuous improvement. Enhanced visibility allows cost savings, rewash reductions and consistent results.
Achieving a higher quality of clean
Chemical dispensers are a key investment in meeting the new heightened expectations of clean. Dispensers help laundries achieve ideal results with every wash and reduce the spread of disease to protect the wellbeing of everyone involved.
During this uncertain time, it’s more important than ever to utilise the tools and equipment that offer enhanced cleanliness and peace of mind, while also minimising the impact on your bottom line.
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