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December 10, 2007
Overloading or Underloading That Washer? You Risk Poor Quality, Unhappy Customers (Part 3 of 3)

Is my washer-extractor’s loading capacity set in stone? I mean, can I fudge a little and load heavier to get more work through when we’re under the gun? What’ll happen to my wash quality if I overload (or underload) a machine? Is overloading worse than underloading, or vice versa?

December 10, 2007
When Hotels Upgrade, Pressure's On to Process Carefully (Part 4)

My hotel has upgraded its guest-room linens and bedding package, as well as its restaurant linens. It’s made a sizable investment, so the pressure’s on to clean, handle and store these goods carefully for the longest useful life possible. What advice can you give me?

February 1, 2007
Preventative-Maintenance Program Requires Commitment to Protect Your Investment (Part 4 of 4)

I want to set up a preventive-maintenance program in my laundry. What kind of resources will I need in place to keep my equipment operating well? How much time should I allow for routine maintenance? Can I get any help from manufacturers or distributors?

January 12, 2007
Wash-Formula Selection Like House of Cards

Wash-formula selection could be compared to building a house of cards. If you carefully consider how your next card will fit with the rest before putting it in place, your house has a better chance of remaining balanced.

But rush your next move or place your next card in the wrong spot and the resulting chain reaction will almost certainly bring the whole thing crashing down.