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October 12, 2009
Laundry Cart Manufacturer Introduces Plastic-Recycling Program

ASHTABULA, Ohio — Laundry cart manufacturer Meese Orbitron Dunne Co. (MOD) has introduced a program that recycles the plastic from old laundry carts, the company reports. Under the program, MOD accepts old laundry carts with the purchase of new carts and recycles the plastic material for use in the manufacture of new carts, laundry trucks and bulk containers.

May 22, 2009
Laundries Turn to Program that Recycles Plastic Soiled-Linen Bags

ORLANDO, Fla. — In healthcare laundries, the disposable bags used to collect and transport soiled linen make up as much as 95% of their trash, by some estimates.

But there are alternatives to paying the trash bills that result.

Streamline Solutions is a decade-old company that offers a plastics recycling program to companies buying its disposable products.

April 16, 2008
Marketing of More Energy-Efficient Textiles Deserves Scrutiny

Energy prices are going up, and everyone is looking for a way to reduce this cost.

Many linen companies are coming out with more energy-efficient textiles based on texturized polyester fibers that feel more like cotton but clean easier and dry faster.

I’ve been shown a number of sample items, including bath blankets, flat sheets, contour sheets, bath towels, thermal spreads, patient gowns and scrubs. If they or similar products haven’t shown up in your office yet, they will in the near future.

December 3, 2007
Fire Safety Programs Require More Than Occasional Drills

RICHMOND, Ky. – A good fire safety protection and training program for your laundry should go beyond merely having fire extinguishers on hand and conducting the occasional fire drill, advises Bobby Spurlock, a 20-year veteran of fire safety and education in applying Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

July 9, 2007
Frequent Lint Removal Improves Plant Safety and Productivity, Boosts Morale (Part 1 of 3)

Because of the amount of lint that a laundry generates, how often should my laundry be blown off, and to what degree? Do you recommend having a formal policy that describes exactly what is to be done and when? What benefits can I reap from a lint-removal program?

March 15, 2007
Three Major Factors Driving Laundering Changes

Doing the laundry is one of the oldest chores that mankind has faced, next to gathering food and tending to the children. You would think that the science and technology of the laundry process would be well set and unchanged.

But in the last few decades, the laundry process has changed greatly, requiring more knowledge and expertise, as technology continues to rapidly evolve.

Three major factors have had immense impact, driving the changes that now affect everyone in the laundry industry.

February 5, 2006
Barrier Re-treatment Somewhat Pricey but Worth Considering

I started using a washer-applied barrier re-treatment product in 1997. I’m surprised by how poorly this product has been accepted in the market. I realize that the various products are pricey but feel that if the case for their use were properly laid out, everyone would use them.