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November 24, 2010
In Memoriam: Rhonda Amendt

FARMVILLE, N.C. – Rhonda G. (Cowan) Amendt, a research chemist for U.N.X. Inc. and a member of the 2009 American Laundry News Panel of Experts, died Nov. 12 after a battle with leukemia. She was 37.

Amendt was a member of the Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA), for which she served on many committees. She graduated from Indian River High School in Frankford, Del., and received a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Barton College, Wilson, N.C.

July 31, 2008
What's the Difference Between Powdered, Liquid Detergents? (2 of 2)

“This may seem like a silly question, but what’s the difference between liquid detergents and powdered detergents? How do their cleaning abilities and storage characteristics compare? Is one type more environmentally friendly than the other?”

July 2, 2008
When Seeking Production Equipment, Should You Buy New or Used? (Part 3 of 4)

“I'm looking to acquire a piece of production equipment for my laundry, but am undecided about whether to buy it new or used. What information should I consider as far as total cost vs. benefits are concerned? I want to make sure I'm comparing apples to apples."

June 29, 2007
Reduce Rewash Through Proper Sorting, Formulas, Stain Treatment (Part 1 of 5)

What measures can a laundry manager take to reduce the percentage of stain rewash found in their operation? How can they differentiate stains from soils? What do you consider an acceptable reject/rewash rate to be?