Laundry
maintenance issues, and the damage of residents’ garments. This can also lead to non-compliance with regulations such as those set by the CQC, which is responsible for ensuring care homes meet high standards of hygiene and safety. Improper use of machinery could therefore result in repercussions such as warnings or fines for the care home in question.
Care home laundry managers are
encouraged to speak with their supplier about conducting in-person training to help train staff on equipment.
Understanding servicing requirements Understanding the servicing requirements of a laundry’s equipment is key to overcoming the training dilemma. Low-level maintenance checks should be completed daily, or weekly at a minimum. Top tips include: n Regularly checking safety devices, door seals, and liquid detergent boxes for leaks on washing machines.
n Cleaning a dryer’s lint filter regularly between cycles.
n Addressing any warning messages or faults as soon as possible, taking the action recommended from the CMIS.
n Booking professional servicing at least once a year for washers and dryers.
Keeping the operation spinning Energy prices may no longer sit at the unprecedented highs seen over the past three years, but it is understandable why decision makers would be tempted to settle for more affordable laundry equipment to limit short-term expenditure. However,
arguably the more pragmatic approach is to explore reliable equipment capable of reducing water and energy bills to gain longer-term protection against any future uncertainty around utility costs. It is important to remember that the
investment in a washer or dryer typically represents just 10 per cent of its overall lifetime costs, with the remaining 90 per cent attributed to OpEx costs, which include
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