PROVIDING BETTER VISIBILITY FROM ANYWHERE

Many professionals who rely on commercial laundry equipment know it may only be a small part of the overall operations, although an important one. For example, a professional sports stadium may have a commercial laundry facility, but many other activities go on at that location, too. Thus, someone tasked with laundering uniforms may have other duties that pull them away from the laundry area.

The convenient thing about a IOT connected commercial and industrial washing machines and tumble dryers is that they connect to the cloud. A person overseeing the laundering can monitor each load’s progress despite not being in the same room.

That additional visibility extends to customers, too. For example, coin or cashless operated commercial laundry equipment installed on a university campus with IOT connectivity. People are reminded to take their clothes out at the end of a cycle, thereby freeing more machines up for other users. They can also see their complete laundry usage history. That helps them spot patterns and potentially decide to wait longer between loads to avoid wasting time and energy.

Workers can then plan to maximise productivity on certain days based on things such as the number of clients to serve or the percentage of overall machines in use. In industries such as construction or manufacturing that regularly use heavy equipment, IOT connected laundry equipment has spurred a change from reactive to proactive maintenance. It could do the same in a commercial laundry facility by alerting people to the need for servicing before any failure occurs.

ALLOWING BETTER OVERSIGHT OF THE PREMISES

Many commercial laundry machines operate entirely unstaffed. However, IoT sensors allow authorised parties to receive alerts when things go wrong. They can then intervene themselves or contact service professionals to help.

REMOVING CHALLENGES FOR ON-SITE PERSONNEL

You can probably remember a few times in life where you’ve had to use a coin-operated laundrette and you ran out of coins and went to see the laundrette attendant, begging them to exchange your notes for the necessary coins. Many such facilities now let people load money onto laundry cards and use those to operate the machines.

However, such arrangements still involve exchanging cash. Another downside is that it can make criminals target laundrettes for robberies, especially since they’re often open all the time and may only have one worker staffing them on a given shift. However, the IoT can reduce or eliminate these issues.

For example, Aventus Group offers a cashless laundry experience where people pay for and reserve washers via an app. That setup removes the hassles of carrying and handling money, catering to customers and laundrette workers alike.

The IoT can also help laundrette workers see helpful usage patterns. Perhaps data shows machines are so popular that people must wait a while to use them. That information could help justify investing in more of them to meet demand.

HELPING care homes MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS

Applying the IOT to commercial laundry equipment helps company representatives maintain high standards. Consider the example of a IOT connected washer used to clean soiled residents’ clothes. Now you can download temperature validation reports from the equipment’s database ready for any audits or inspections. Most models have dosing sensors that confirm the exact amount of detergent or other products used during a cycle. Such features help workers verify that they use enough products to get the items clean without being wasteful and reducing any cross-infection risks.

In another instance, perhaps a customer wants to limit the time a delicate garment spends in the tumble dryer. A IOT connected tumble dryer setting can stop the cycle at the precise moment all the moisture is removed.

The data collected by IoT connected commercial equipment also comes in handy if a customer raises a concern about the condition of clothes after they’re washed or dried. If someone says they don’t seem as clean or feel as soft as usual, someone at a commercial laundry facility could look back at a machine’s data to ensure the cycles followed a customer’s specifications.

Conversely, if several people make similar complaints in a relatively short period, the IoT data may show they all relate to a single machine. That makes it easier to investigate deeper into the matter by seeing what’s wrong and taking the necessary steps to resolve the problem and keep customers happy.

IOT LAUNDRY MACHINES MAKE AN ESSENTIAL TASK EASIER

Most people can recall times when they’ve done loads of laundry and noticed that the garments did not come out as expected. It’s particularly important to reduce those instances in commercial laundry businesses since customers expect the equipment to work reliably and to their satisfaction. Whether company leaders choose smart washers, dryers or both, such connected equipment creates mutually beneficial.

IOT commercial laundry equipment helps you reduce your carbon footprint.

When you require an engineer to attend your site to repair a broken down machine, adjust your chemical usage or even to update or add a program they will most likely attend in a petrol or diesel vehicle. IOT connected laundry equipment allows engineers to log-in remotely and carry out a large percentage of these tasks without burning unnecessary fuel.

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Process kicked off with free of charge, on-site consultation with one of our commercial laundry equipment experts. The correct size of equipment for the number of residents was identified and areas of improvement were submitted along with a full CAD design proposal.

The proposal hosts colour coded walls for clean and dirty areas with barrier wall and separate entrance and exit.

The installation was carried out by Aventus Groups experience installation team.  Following installation staff training was carried out by our industry leading commercial laundry equipment experts.

The following equipment was finished during our on-site consultation with the customer.

Washing Equipment

2x 14kg and 1 x 10kg Danube high spin commercial washing machines with full internet connectivity.

Drying Equipment

3 x 16kg Danube commercial high efficiency heat pump tumble dryers.

Ironing Equipment

1 x Danube 1400mm commercial rotary ironer

Chemicals and Automatic Dosing.

3 x Brightwell automatic chemical pump systems with chemical low alarms and Avetnus professional laundry detergents.

Laundry Transportation and Distribution

MIP colour coded laundry collection and distribution trolleys, safeknot colour coded laundry and mop bags.

The staff and residents will benefit from Danube’s industry leading connected commercial laundry equipment and Aventus Group’s unrivalled ongoing service and support. The connected equipment will ensure that the equipment down-times are kept to a minimum and downloadable wash data will ensure that all infection control processes are monitored in real time.

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Managing Director Gary Flatt says that the recent move will allow the Group the much needed space and facility for future growth as the Aventus group brings new and exciting new healthcare products to its customer base.

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So what measures should hospital staff be taking to ensure that hospital laundry services are meeting regulations? A document by the Department of Health and Social Care details the standard that they encourage those operating laundry systems in hospital settings to maintain.

The European Standard BS EN 14065

BS EN 14065 is a quality management system with the aim of ensuring contamination control of processed linen, in environments where microbiological contamination is a risk. This involves a Risk Analysis and Biocontamination Control system.

Risk Analysis and Biocontamination Control

An RABC system serves to continuously monitor the microbiological quality of processed linen. It involves identifying microbiological hazards associated with each step of the washing process and determining corresponding control measures, assessing environmental conditions that can be controlled to eliminate or reduce risks. Control points should regularly be observed for monitoring purposes, and corrected when it becomes apparent that a particular point/environmental condition is not under control. System checking procedures must be in place to ensure that it is working effectively, supported by the appropriate documentation.

Although this standard provides users with an effective approach to ensure consistent, effective contamination control, it is not legally-binding and cannot provide for all laundry services – specific processes and product regulations are left to local jurisdictions/industries.

Independent Accreditation

Linen processors aren’t required to have independent certification, but it contributes to Best Practice as an official mark of quality, providing service users with peace of mind that they are in good hands.

Maintaining consistency

It’s imperative that hospital laundry regulations are met – and consistently reviewed – to ensure that patients are kept safe. A recently-published academic study details the case of a washing machine in a German hospital which was found to be harbouring drug-resistant bacteria, consequently spreading this to newborns in a neonatal unit via freshly

laundered clothes. Though no infection occurred and the culpable washing machine was removed immediately, this story understandably sparked concern regarding the hygiene of hospital washing machines.

It was found that the washing machine in question was meant to be for domestic use only, so was not at all suitable for washing patients’ clothes. This just highlights the importance of industrial washing machines in a hospital environment, in order to withstand the demands of continuous washing and ensure maximum hygiene.

If you think your washing machines may not be standing up to the test, it may be time to consider investing in new industrial washing machines to make sure that you are getting the job done correctly.

Laundry Services And Supplies provide trustworthy industrial and commercial washing machines at an affordable price, as well as offering repairs and maintenance services carried out by our fully-trained engineers. To find out more, contact our expert team on 0800 069 8082.

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Light commercial washing machine

Capacity: 5-8kg

The light commercial washing machine is ideal for general use. It is the most standard type of commercial washing machine and will be beneficial to use for general daily washing of up to 8 washes a day. Businesses that undergo regular, light washing should opt for a light commercial washing machine.

Commercial washing machine

Capacity: 7.5-68kg

Commercial washing machines are for similar use as light commercial washing machines, but can take more loads. For general washing purposes at over 8 washes a day, choose a commercial washing machine.

Stacked washer dryers

Capacity: 6-16kg

Stacked washer dryers are perfect for maximising space in laundry rooms. Their ability to stack on top of one another means that you can implement many of them in a single area. This is great if your space is small and/or you’re catering for the washing of multiple people.

Industrial washing machines

Capacity: 45-200kg

These washing machines are built to handle huge loads and constant usage. They are typically quite large, requiring a fair amount of space, but cater for large loads of up to 220kg. They are ideal for commercial environments where washing is needed to be done continuously for the successful operation of the business.

Barrier washing machines

Capacity: 16-180kg

Barrier washing machines are perfect for commercial environments, such as restaurants or hospitals, where hygiene is an absolute priority. Barrier washing machines reduce cross contamination by separating the loading and unloading side of the machine via a physical barrier. The dirty clothes get placed in one side and can only be unloaded from the other side. Opt for these washing machines if working in any environment where cleanliness and hygiene is of critical importance.

Coin-operated washing machines

Capacity 6-23kg

These washing machines only work when a customer has paid. They are ideal for launderettes and other public washing rooms, as they enable you to run a standard customer service efficiently. They have a maximum capacity of 23kg, making them suitable for personal use for each individual customer, without allowing the washing of multiple customers to be done for the price of one.

Here at Aventus, we offer a variety of laundry equipment, catering for businesses of all types and sizes. Whether you need many industrial washing machines or just a single light commercial washing machine, we can help. We’re proud to offer competitive prices on all our washing machines, including some of the most modern and technologically advanced washing machines on the market. To enquire further, give our friendly team a call today.

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Let’s take a look at some of the ways good laundry practices impact a care home.

Health

It is crucial for your residents’ health and wellbeing that stringent health and safety standards are met in a care home, and this encompasses decontaminating linen and clothing. Meeting the Health Technical Memorandum (HTM 01-04) guidelines is a good place to start to ensure you are complying with government regulations.

Meeting guidelines isn’t just important from a legislative point of view, the impact of providing thorough laundry processes will have a direct impact on the health of residents and staff. For staff, proper laundry handling procedures will protect them from dangerous contamination and make laundry work more efficient. Residents will benefit from linen and clothes which have undergone careful cleaning or sufficient thermal and chemical decontamination. Items which have not met adequate cleaning standards can contribute to the spread of illness, which can be particularly dangerous for the elderly.

Resident happiness

Having freshly laundered, clean clothes to hand is key to maintaining residents’ happiness, affording them individuality and dignity in a setting where much else is, inevitably, beyond their control. By having sufficient laundry facilities and efficient processes on site, laundry can be carried out frequently and to a high standard. Having machines with varying settings, or different kinds of machines, can also help to ensure all needs are met – for example, both decontamination and caring for clothes which are more delicate. This will ensure residents can continually enjoy a choice of laundered clothing and a fresh room.

Attracting new residents

Nursing homes which are able to offer and demonstrate a high quality of care will be more successful in attracting new residents. Whilst the physical premises of a care home will play an influential role, the facilities available will also help shape an opinion of your establishment. If you are able to highlight that you adhere to a high standard of cleanliness and provide thorough laundry practices, this will definitely work in your favour with prospective residents and their families.

Aventus Group  have over 20 years of experience providing high quality commercial equipment to a wide selection of clients. We are able to meet the needs of a wide variety of organisations, supplying efficient laundry equipment from reputable brands. With attentive after-sales, maintenance and repairs services, you can rest assured you are opting for a dependable and long-lasting laundry solution with Laundry Services And Supplies. If you have any enquiries, get in touch with our helpful team today – we operate nationwide.

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