LAUNDRY ARTICLES

While ensuring a sterile environment is always a priority for on-premises laundries, maintaining effective laundry cycle management is essential to eliminating the risk of cross contamination and preventing the spread of infection. Mick Christian, training & demonstration manager for Electrolux Professional UK & Ireland, outlines best practice for care home laundries and outlines how new technologies can help laundry managers enhance both hygiene and productivity

SPONSORED STORY: The care home industry is experiencing a significant shift towards digitalisation, revolutionising various aspects of operations, including commercial laundry. This transformation is driven by the need to enhance operational efficiency, improve resident care, and streamline administrative tasks. By embracing digitalisation, care homes can not only optimise their laundry processes but also contribute to a more sustainable and efficient future.

This year will see the launch of WASHCO’s fourth Love Laundry Awards. WASHCO, a national supplier of commercial laundry equipment and service, created the awards in 2021 to celebrate the work that care home laundry teams had carried out during the pandemic. Emily Stoten, who created the awards, looks back at what they have learnt about the amazing laundry teams WASHCO works with.

Nicky Whittaker, national account manager at Miele Professional, looks at the importance of quality of life for care home residents and what steps should be taken to ensure it continues to be a priority, both now and in the future