Infection control experts assess challenges of on-premise laundry ops
By
John Hall
Feb 29, 2024
The potential hazards and risks to nursing home residents and staff found in the facility laundry can be very real threats.
Preventing commercial laundry room fires in nursing facilities
By
Stan Szpytek
Apr 04, 2022
This is an excerpt from a local news story that you never want to see for a skilled nursing facility: “A worker was hurt and several residents were relocated after a dryer at a Lehigh Valley nursing...
Use thermal disinfection for hygienically clean laundry
By
Paulo Rocha
Apr 08, 2021
It’s no surprise the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the demand for hygienic best practices around the globe. With senior citizens being one of the most at-risk populations, it is vital for long-term...
Laundry practices often overlooked in infection control, accreditor says
By
Alicia Lasek
Sep 09, 2020
Laundry practices deserve a bigger role in COVID-19 prevention strategies for nursing homes and senior living communities, experts warn.
New fabric softener released
Feb 22, 2017
Sunburst Chemicals has created Conserv SG81 Fabric Softener and Sour, a new combination for commercial laundries.
Upgrade kit could help in laundry safety
Aug 09, 2016
Laundry product supplier Tingue released a new flatwork ironer safety upgrade kit.
Laundry customers honored
Apr 12, 2016
Maytag® Commercial Laundry honored Hercules Corp. of Hicksville, NY, with its Fred Maytag Award at its annual conference. The award given to the customer “that best emulates the founder’s...
Showing residents how you care
By
Barbara Richter
Apr 22, 2015
Rising expectations among family members of seniors are inspiring many extended care providers to offer more comforts and amenities to their residents.
IPSO adds SmartWAVe technology
Apr 21, 2015
IPSO has added SmartWAVe technology to its 20- to 70-pound capacity IY soft mount washer-extractors, the company announced. This will allow less water use.
UniMac unveils cloud-based monitoring
Apr 21, 2015
UniMac has debuted TotalVue™ Powered by UniLinc™, a cloud-based monitoring and reporting management tool.