Cleaning Operations for Linen, Uniform, and Laundry Services PDF

CLEANING OPERATIONS FOR LINEN,UNIFORM AND LAUNDRY SERVICES GROUP 3 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ON-PREMISE LAUNDRY FACILITY Advantages: I.Control over Quality: You have direct control over how linens and uniforms are cleaned, ensuring they meet the standards of your establishment. II.Faster Turnar...

CLEANING OPERATIONS FOR LINEN,UNIFORM AND LAUNDRY SERVICES GROUP 3 ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ON-PREMISE LAUNDRY FACILITY Advantages: I.Control over Quality: You have direct control over how linens and uniforms are cleaned, ensuring they meet the standards of your establishment. II.Faster Turnaround: With an on-premise facility, laundry can be done more quickly, allowing for faster service and better inventory management. III.Cost Savings Over Time: Although the initial investment in equipment can be high, long-term savings may result from avoiding external laundry service fees. IV.Customization: You can customize cleaning methods and use detergents that suit specific needs. V.Operational Efficiency: It ensures a continuous supply of clean linens and uniforms, reducing potential operational disruptions. ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES ON-PREMISE LAUNDRY SERVICES Disadvantages: I. Initial Investment: Setting up an on-premise laundry requires a significant capital investment in equipment, space, and training. II. Operational Costs: Ongoing costs such as water, electricity, detergent, and labor can add up. III. Maintenance: Laundry equipment requires regular maintenance, and breakdowns can disrupt operations. V. Space Requirements: You need adequate space for the laundry equipment and storage of dirty and clean linens. ON-PREMISE LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT WASHING MACHINE DRYERS PRESSING/IRONING EQUIPMENT FOLDING MACHINES CHEMICAL DISPENSERS LINEN CARTS WASHING MACHINE Industrial-sized washing machines that can handle large volumes of laundry. DRYERS Commercial dryers for drying linens and uniforms after washing. PRESSING/IRONING EQUIPMENT Used to press uniforms or linens, giving them a professional finish. FOLDING MACHINES These machines assist in folding large linens efficiently. CHEMICAL DISPENSERS Automatic dispensers that add the right amount of detergent, softener, and bleach. LINEN CARTS Carts for transporting soiled or clean laundry around the facility. STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES IN SORTING OF UNIFORMS AND LINENS Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for sorting uniforms and linens typically include several key steps to ensure efficiency, hygiene, and accuracy SOPs SEPARATION CLASSIFICATION CHECK FOR STAINS COLOR SORTING SECURE ITEMS SEPARATION Separate linens and uniforms by type EX: Bed linens Tablecloths Uniforms CLASSIFICATION Classify items based on their degree of soiling EX. lightly soiled & heavily soiled LIGHTLY SOILED Lightly soiled clothes are items that have minor stains or dirt, often needing just a quick wash or spot treatment instead of a full cycle. They typically don’t require heavy-duty cleaning methods. HEAVILY SOILED Heavily soiled clothes have significant stains, dirt, or grime that require more intensive cleaning. These items may need pre-treatment for stains and a full wash cycle with hotter water or a stronger detergent to effectively remove the buildup. CHECK FOR STAINS Inspect for stains and pre-treat them before washing. COLOR SORTING Separate whites from colored fabrics to avoid dye transfer. MATERIAL SORTING Sort items based on the type of fabric to ensure proper washing temperatures and techniques. SECURE ITEMS Ensure all pockets are empty and fasten buttons or zippers to avoid damage during washing. LAUNDRY CYCLE COLLECTIONS SORTING WASHING DRYING PRESSING/IRONING FOLDING STORAGE/DELIVERY COLLECTION Dirty linens and uniforms are collected from designated areas. SORTING Items are sorted by type, color, and degree of soiling. WASHING Items are loaded into washing machines with appropriate detergents. DRYING After washing, items are placed into dryers. PRESSING/IRONING Items that need to be wrinkle-free are pressed. FOLDING Clean items are folded and prepared for delivery or storage. STORAGE/DELIVERY Clean items are either stored or delivered back to their respective areas. DRY CLEANING Dry cleaning is a process that uses a solvent other than water to clean clothes and fabrics. It’s used for delicate items that can’t withstand the harsh conditions of a washing machine. The most common solvent is perchloroethylene (perc). DRY CLEANNG PROCESS 1.Inspection: Items are inspected for stains, which are pre-treated. 2.Cleaning: Items are placed into a dry cleaning machine with the solvent. 3.Drying: The solvent is extracted, and items are dried. 4.Finishing: Items are pressed or steamed and inspected for any remaining stains. LAUNDRY SYMBOLS Laundry symbols are pictograms on clothing tags that indicate how to wash, dry, iron, and clean fabrics. LAUNDRY SYMBOLS 1.Washing Symbols: Tub: Machine wash; a number inside indicates temperature. Hand in Tub: Hand wash. X Over Tub: Do not wash. 2.Drying Symbols: Square with Circle: Tumble dry. Circle with a Dot Inside: Low heat tumble dry. LAUNDRY SYMBOLS 3.Bleaching Symbols: Triangle: Bleach when needed. Triangle with Two Lines: Non-chlorine bleach only. X Over Triangle: Do not bleach. 4.Ironing Symbols: Iron: Can iron; dots indicate the temperature (1 dot = low, 2 dots = medium, 3 dots = high). X Over Iron: Do not iron. 5.Dry Cleaning Symbols: Circle: Dry clean only. Circle with P: Dry clean with any solvent except trichloroethylene. X Over Circle: Do not dry clean.