Having laundry on-site at your hotel has its advantages, including being able to control how the laundry process works. This can mean using best practices to ensure the safety of your workers and your guests as well as finding ways to improve upon the system in order to make it more efficient. Better efficiency generally means that you’ll save money, which can help your business continue to be successful.
Here are some ways to improve the efficiency in your housekeeping and laundry department. If you need to upgrade your hotel's laundromat equipment in Charlotte NC, call T & L Laundry Equipment today. Our prices and services are unbeatable!
Improving Your Hotel's Laundromat Efficiency
1. Make sure the laundry facility is set up in the best way to manage work flow. Does the dirty laundry come in one entrance? If so, the washers should be in that area. The dryer and ironing stations should follow in order so that each step can be processed in a simple line. There are sanitary reasons why is should be set up this way as well. You do not want dirty linens coming in contact with clean ones.
2. Set guidelines for the process. Outline when laundry should be processed according to when dirty linens are collected. Give instructions on how much detergent or chemicals to use, and how large of a load each wash should be. You do not want to overfill your washers, but you also do not want to do half loads, which wastes time and energy. Check the unit’s manufacturer guidelines for the appropriate load sizes.
3. Make sure you have enough staff to cover duties, but not too much staff. If you have dedicated laundry staff that spends half of their time standing around waiting for things to wash and dry, then you may need to restructure your work flow so that there is a consistent flow of laundry to process while staff is on the clock.
4. Choose laundromat equipment and products that are staff-friendly. There are washers and dryers made to make unloading and loading easier. Make sure you have anti-fatigue mats on the floor to reduce injuries. Choose chemicals that can do the job with less harsh scents. A happy staff that is well taken care of will work more efficiently.
5. Make sure you aren’t wasting money replacing linens too often. Many chemicals and detergents as well as some settings on your washers and dryers, can decrease the life of your linens. Make sure you are using detergents made for the fabrics you use and that the wash process cleans your linens properly but doesn’t damage them.
6. Replace old equipment. Old models of washer and dryers are not going to be as efficient as ones with newer technologies. If you are spending a lot on repairs, or are finding that the laundry process seems to be taking longer than it should, it may be time to upgrade. In the long run, having newer washers and dryers will improve efficiency and save on energy and water costs, which will save you money down the line.
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