Industry Tips

Below are some trends and industry best-practices to keep in mind when managing your laundry business!

Tax tip: Right deductions can ease expense burden. Be sure to only deduct expenses allowed by law. Important to consider for travel.
When buying fabrics, a universal rule of thumb is to check with the manufacturer about care instructions, and then follow them.
71.4% of launderers claim that they transport all goods that they process according to a Laundry News survey.
It is best to work on maintaining equipment now rather than neglecting this and paying dearly later.
90.9% of launderers say that cross-training has generated cost savings for their operations according to Laundry News survey.
It is very important for laundry plants to have disaster planning in place in case of fires or natural disasters. Learn about OSHA’s laws!
Did you know that laundry operations consume more than 150 billion gallons of fresh water annually? Learn more about water recycling.
55.2% of launderers position their businesses as “green” or “environmentally friendly” according to the Laundry News survey.
Prevent MRSA in laundry operations by using PPE (personal protective equipment) in sorting and wash hands regularly.
Did you know that an efficient industrial laundry operates at 1.8 to 2 therms per headweight? Anything above 2.5 and the laundry is wasting money.
77.8% of launderers say that they use calls to potential customers as a means of promoting their businesses according to laundry news survey.
A common misconception about autosortation technology is that payback is more than five years. There are now many options to reduce this.
According to American Laundry News survey, dependability is the employee trait that managers value most. Trustworthiness is second most valued.
Did you know that 90% of heat transfer fluid breakdowns are caused by equipment issues? Conduct a paratherm fluid analysis for prevention.
25% of launderers say that their number 1 laundry/linen priority for 2013 is to build on quality staff.
According to experts, laundry should be washed with detergent and bleach for 25 minutes in 160 F water to kill bacteria and viruses.
66.7% of laundry plant fires are caused by dryers, so be sure to check your dryers and carry out preventative maintenance.
There are many benefits to listening to your employees. They can inform you about plant or culture issues that you never considered!
Roughly half of launderers believe that accreditation is beneficial for their businesses’ operations according to Laundry News survey.
Did you know that a liquid detergent systems saves your plant more money than powdered detergent? Powders can also be difficult to store.
96.7% of laundries equip their laundry workers with personal protective equipment (gloves, gowns etc.) designed to prevent injuries from sharps.
More launderers are turning to ozone, the most powerful commercially available disinfectant , for safety, quality and costs benefits.
Consider energy management planning to reduce costs and improve throughput.
58.3% of launderers have implemented video surveillance as a safety measure in their plants.