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A GOOD LAUNDRY FACILITY
ENSURES THE FOLLOWING:-Correct processing and use of a suitablelaundry agent.While materials are kept white, excessivebleach is not used.Proper counting and records maintained toavoid shortages of linen.
Speedy operations to meet with operationalrequirements.Sound policies regarding damages or loss.Careful handling of linen articles whilelaundering.
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A GOOD LAUNDRY FACILITY
ENSURES THE FOLLOWING:-Correct processing and use of a suitablelaundry agent.While materials are kept white, excessivebleach is not used.Proper counting and records maintained toavoid shortages of linen.
Speedy operations to meet with operationalrequirements.Sound policies regarding damages or loss.Careful handling of linen articles whilelaundering.
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ADVANTAGES OF ON
PREMISES LAUNDRY T ime taken for laundering is reduced becausetransportation is eliminated.Linen is readily available especially in thecase of emergency requirements.Control over the wash process and thelaundry agents used making the wear andtear on linen comparatively much lesser.Pilferage is reduced.T he ¶par· stock required is reduced.Revenue is earned from guest laundry
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DISADVANTAGES OF AN ONPREMISES LAUNDRY
Cost of equipment and its maintenance isfairly high.
Related expenses like printing of forms,employee taxes, water taxes, energy costsand insurance are high.More staff who are technically qualifiedand adequate space is required.Must be justified by an adequate amountof linen.
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PRINCIPLES OF LAUNDRY
Removal of dirt and stains from thelinen articles.
Restoring linen articles to theiroriginal appearance as far aspossible.
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LAUNDRY
EQUIPMENTS
Washing equipments
Finishing equipments
Additional equipments
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TYPES OF WASHINGEQUIPMENTS
Washing machineFront loadingT op loading
Hydro-extractorsT
unnel washersT umble dryers
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WASHING MACHINE
The machine rotates for 15 seconds in onedirectionStops and reverses direction for 15 secondsThe temperature of water ranges from 30ºC to 95º COperate on manual switchesMachines which carry out washing as wellas hydro-extraction are called washer extractors.
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FRONT LOADING WASHING
MACHINE
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TOP LOADING WASHING
MACHINE
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HYDRO-EXTRACTOR
T he drum rotates at high speed (at least ten
times the wash speed)T he clothes are pressed against the sides of
the drum.
Water passes out through the perforations
and out through the open drain.
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HYDRO-EXTRACTOR
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TUNNEL WASHERS
T hese are also called batch washers orcontinuous washers and are in effect a series
of inter-connected washers.Each ¶bath· is in a different cylinder and theload moves from one cylinder to the nextT hey are timesaving, thereby reducing staff requirement.T here are also significant energy and watersavings
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TUNNEL WASHERS
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TUMBLE DRYER
D ryers are machines that dry laundry bytumbling it slowly in a perforated drum exposed
to hot air ranging from 40ºC to 60ºC in lowcapacity dryers and going right up to 85ºC in anindustrial dryer.D ryers may operate on
GasElectricitysteam
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TUMBLE DRYER
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TYPES OF FINISHING
EQUIPMENTSRoller IronT unnel D ryerIroning board
Flat ironsSteam cabinets
Steam air garments finishers
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ROLLER IRONU sed for flatwork i.e.items like sheets,pillowcases,
tablecloths,serviettes, aprons,saris, etc. T he items
are passed throughheated rollers forironing.
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TUNNEL DRYER
Clothes are hung on conveyor belts thatpass through a tunnel. Hot air blowing in
the tunnel, renders the articlescompletely dry by the time they exit.
It is a fully automated process that alsotransfers the linen to the next area of activity.
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IRONING BOARDTo be used with handheld irons, the ironing
board should be well padded and smooth it
should be coveredwith a firm, white,woven cover stretchedfirmly and faster andfastened well.It should stand firmand should be of thecorrect height-75cmfrom the ground is
generally comfortable.
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FLAT IRONS
E lectric iron:-Those getting heated by theexternal source like electricity.Thermostat is used in the electric ironwhich makes its weight lighter by 1.5 kg. Italso provides the facilities of varioustemperatures setting for different types of fabrics
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FLAT IRONS
Steam iron:-Another iron using externaltype of heating source is made up of heavycast iron and faced with polished steelSteam irons eliminate the need to moistenclothes or use a damp cloth while ironing.
Water filled into a compartment or reservoir in kettle type steam iron and
bought to boil at the time of press.
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STEAM AIR GARMENTS
FINISHERST his consists of
an open-mesh nylon air bagthat shapes garments such asdress and jackets with a gentlecushion to restore them to anas good as new appearance
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STEAM CABINETS
These are like the boxes in which the linensuch as curtains, bedspreads and blanketsare hung so that the steam can be passedthrough them.The steam effectively removes the
wrinkles from the articles. These types of machines are only viable for the big hotels
because it is costly as well as time
consuming process.
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ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENTS
Soak sink
Folding table (4 by 6 feet)Laundry hampersConvertible/mobile linen storagecartsExtra Hand sheet/spread folders
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SOAK SINK
D ouble basin,plastic formed,
for soakingstained linens inspecial wash
formulas forspot and stainremoval.
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FOLDING TABLE (4 BY 6
FEET)Centrally located between dryers
and storage shelving; it is usedprimarily for folding terry linens.
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LAUNDRY HAMPERS
Either vinyl-coated canvas or plastic-molded hamper.T wo hampers are used for soiledseparated linen. One is to receivewashed-wet linen, and two are for
washed-dry linen.T hese hampers should not be usedoutside the laundry
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MOBILE LINEN STORAGE CARTS
convertible/ mobile storage carts should bein the laundry to receive clean linenthroughout the day.As linen is moved from the mobile carts tothe maids¶ carts, the shelving is
repositioned so as to create soiled linenhampers for the next day¶s housekeeping.
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MOBILE LINEN STORAGE CARTS
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SPREAD FOLDERS
T here are several ways to fold sheets. T heone used is normally determined by thesize of the laundry workload.When workloads are low, capitalexpenditures for sheet folders would
usually not be warranted or recommended,since two attendants working together canfold about 90 to 100 sheets per hour.
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