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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.

October 1, 2006
Microfiber Soaks Up Accolades for Cleaning, Laundering Ease (Part 2 of 3)

I'm hearing a lot about microfiber towels and mops. What can you tell me about their performance compared to more well-established products? Are they processed differently in the laundry? How do they differ from cotton and other materials?

August 1, 2006
Plant Inspections Offer Opportunities to Shine (Part 2 of 2)

I know that my laundry operation is due to be inspected sometime this year, but I'm not sure how to get ready for it. Where do I start? Where should my focus be? In what areas am I most likely to face criticism or sanction if our plant is deemed substandard?

June 7, 2006
Textile Selection Takes a Keen Eye

A raft of variables go into your decisions to select and buy textile items for institutional or rental use, and each purchase you make reboots the process of determining if an item meets your customers’ quality needs and expectations as well as your own.

May 1, 2006
Water Quality Change Cause for Concern (Part 2 of 3)

Some unknown factor has increased the hardness of the water entering my laundry. How can we combat this change so we can produce high-quality linen without jeopardizing production efficiency? What options are available to me to address this hard-water problem?

May 1, 2004
Proper Sorting, Soil Familiarity Critical to Laundry's Success in Removing Stains (Part 2 of 3)

In your experience, what are or have been the most stubborn stains to remove? What tips can you offer those of us who must contend with these most difficult substances that find their way onto and into our textiles?

Chemicals Supplier
Steven Tinker

January 1, 2004
Once Item Quality is Specified, Cost Per Use Signals Best Value (Part 2 of 3)

When selecting and purchasing linens or uniforms, what specifications or qualities are most important for me to consider, and where on the price scale can I find the best long-term values?

Chemicals Manufacturing
Steve Tinker