The winners of Speed Queen's third annual Art of the Journey contest were recently announced. Laundromat owners who have recently financed replacement equipment through Speed Queen Financial Services were eligible to enter to win up to $100,000 to repay their loan. Bob and Donna Wallner have been named the 2016 winners of the Art of…
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AFG Grants Help Fire Departments Pay for On-site Laundry Equipment
Recently the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) was awarded. These grants are used by firefighters and firehouses across the nation to purchase commercial laundry equipment. Commercial laundry equipment plays a vital role in firefighter safety. Keeping protective apparel clean and free of hazardous chemicals not only allows the gear to last longer, but it also dramatically…
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OSHA Laundry Sanitation Guidelines
The Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) oversees a variety of workplace standards including sanitation of laundry services. You need to make sure that you are following their guidelines, particularly if your facility has laundry that could be considered contaminated. Contaminated laundry is defined by OSHA as any fabric material, including uniforms and linens, that…
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Tips for Cleaning FirefightingTurnout Gear
Cleaning turnout gear for firefighters is a big job that should be taken seriously. There are regulations set forth by the NFPA that call for specific cleansing techniques. Below, you'll find a few tips that should help you keep your gear clean without any worries about violating regulations. For the best prices on fire department laundromat…
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