LAUNDRY
consistent supply of high-quality textiles without needing to purchase or store surplus stock. For personal clothing, Elis provides each resident with dedicated mesh laundry bags, each one labelled and fully traceable throughout the entire process using a unique QR code. This track-and-trace system eliminates the risk of garments being lost or misplaced, offering peace of mind to both staff and residents.
SAVING SPACE, ENHANCING CARE
Space is always at a premium in care homes. By outsourcing laundry, care homes can repurpose valuable square footage previously used for washers, dryers, ironing stations, linen and chemical storage.
Cupboards for storing clean linen and a separate area for handling soiled items are still required to ensure compliance with government HTM01-04 guidelines, but the extra space created by outsourcing can be reclaimed and put to good use.
From transforming a cramped laundry room into a comfortable lounge area for residents to socialise and relax, to using the extra space to add more beds and accommodate more residents – generating additional revenue – the advantages are not to be underestimated.
At the same time, staff freed from laundry duties can focus on the work that matters most – delivering exceptional quality care. Whether that means more time spent with residents, smoother handovers or improved infection control practices, the benefits of outsourcing extend far beyond the laundry room.
MORE SUSTAINABLE, MORE COST EFFECTIVE
Sustainability is becoming a growing concern in the care sector, and in-house laundry can contribute quite significantly to a facility’s environmental footprint. In-house equipment tends to be less energy and water efficient compared to industrial machines used by professional providers, and Elis uses energy recovery systems and water-saving processes to deliver enhanced operational efficiencies. By the end of 2021, it had successfully reduced water consumption per kilogramme of linen delivered in its European laundries by 40% compared to 2010 levels, and aims to increase this figure to 50% by the end of 2025.
In terms of costs, economies of scale and supplier relationships also mean that professional providers such as Elis can procure
items such as detergents more affordably than an individual care home could manage alone, with systems ensuring optimal detergent dosing and wash performance.
When it comes to in-house care home laundries, when staff members manually measure and dispense detergent there is also a risk of error in dosing. Too little detergent can lead to ineffective cleaning, while overdosing is not only a waste of resources but can also cause build-up or residue in machines. Over time this can result in clogs and decreased performance which, in turn, can lead to increased maintenance and repair costs, further adding to the overall cost of in-house laundry.
MAKING THE SWITCH IS EASIER THAN YOU THINK
Transitioning from in-house laundry to an outsourced solution might seem daunting, but Elis makes it straightforward. A simple needs analysis identifies your required stock and usage patterns and, from there, a bespoke delivery and collection schedule is agreed with flexibility to adapt based on changing resident numbers or seasonal variations.
“By outsourcing laundry, care homes can repurpose valuable
square footage previously used for washers, dryers, ironing stations, linen and chemical storage.”
Customers who have switched to Elis’s outsourced laundry service have seen a typical cost reduction of 30% compared to the cost of laundering in house so – in a sector where staff resources are stretched and expectations around hygiene and quality are higher than ever – the case for outsourcing laundry is compelling. Whether your priority is more predictable budget forecasting, improved infection control compliance, better use of space, or freeing up staff time, partnering with a provider like Elis delivers measurable benefits that support the delivery of outstanding care.
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