The outbreak of COVID-19 has impacted individuals and businesses alike. A variety of industries that operate on-premises laundries have been hit hard and are debating upgrading to new equipment to stay ahead of the game. But what does financing equipment look like during the unprecedented times brought on by a global pandemic? A recent article [...]
When you are looking for new laundry machines for your business, you have a lot of options. You need to consider factors such as available space, type and frequency of use, machine efficiency and capacity, technology and more. Not all these factors are a concern for each business, but for on-premises laundries where space is limited, a stacked washer-extractor/tumble dryer is the best solution. A stacked washer-extractor/tumble dryer unit [...]
These days, having an efficient, effective laundry operation is more essential than ever. While COVID-19 infection rates continue to increase across the country, individuals, families and businesses may have changed their laundering practices – such as waiting longer between loads if they are going to a laundromat, changing clothes throughout the day or even washing [...]
Artificial Intelligence or AI has quickly become part of our everyday lexicon. However, its meaning and impact on on-premises laundry operations and equipment is, in a word, varied. In general terms, AI refers to the ability of technology to adapt and employ human decision making or logic to perform repeatable tasks. AI is the topic of [...]
While your company’s laundry room may not be your idea of a fun place to hang out, it actually has a lot to do with the overall customer experience you offer. Whether you run a hotel, an assisted living facility, a restaurant, a spa or any other business that requires on-premises laundry services, the quality and maintenance of [...]
First impressions, we can all agree, mean a lot. And in the hospitality world, wash quality is at the center of that impression. Fantastic amenities are easily forgotten, when guests find towels or bed linens stained or with a coarse feel. If you think that was important in the past, imagine how key it will [...]
The pressure on on-premises laundries serving medical and long-term care facilities has always been great. Infection control isn’t a one-and-done proposition; it’s an ongoing battle and one that is constantly changing. If COVID has taught us anything, it’s that fact. A second lesson, and one that is important for every on-premises laundry, regardless of the [...]
Baths are great when you just want to soak at the end of the day. But let’s be honest, are they effective for getting clean results? When it comes to clean and water efficiency, showers are just better. Therein lies the difference between a conventional bath rinse and a spray rinse. UniMac’s OPTispray brings those same advantages to its UW washer-extractor and [...]
We are used to hearing about racecar drivers and fighter jet pilots experiencing “Gs” or G-Force. So, what is it? And how does it relate to laundry? G-Force is quite simply a multiple of the force of gravity due to acceleration. Fighter jet pilots can experience upward of nine Gs, or nine times the force of gravity. [...]
In times like we are experiencing now, it’s all about getting creative. We’ve seen restaurants and other businesses adopt creative policies and business models to cut costs and stay operational. Bottom line is we are all trying to do more with less. Considering equipment replacement may help in that effort. Often, laundries operate oblivious to what [...]
