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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More Ways to Make Long Term Care Laundry More Efficient
In our previous post, we talked about laundry services and how to increase efficiency and value. Last time we focused on washing, however choosing the right dryer is just as important as choosing the right washing machine. For more than 40 years T & L Laundry Equipment has been providing facility managers, commercial laundry and…
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