While laundry and the equipment helping perform that task in a commercial on-premises laundry seems simple; that’s not always the case. When it comes to true performance, you need the total package – experience, engineering and exceptional testing – to drive results. Take the seemingly simple concept of G-Force extraction. All washer-extractors are created equal, right? That’s not the case. [...]
You’ll find UniMac equipment at work in virtually any location that requires an industrial equipment solution to manage heavy volumes of laundry each day. In a recent article published in American Laundry News, Editor Matt Poe chats with Michael Arnold, coordinator of laundry services for the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC), about the unique challenges [...]
When on-premises laundry managers are shopping for new equipment it’s important to identify what features available can truly make a difference in their operation. Features, not fluff, are what help reduce costs, streamline operations and increase throughput. Taking a total-package approach can deliver significant return on investment. For instance, it may seem like UniMac’s OPTispray might be just a “nice-to-have” [...]
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 [...]
