IS AN ON-PREMISES LAUNDRY ROOM YOUR BEST SOLUTION?
When free space and time are in short supply, outsourcing your property’s laundry—whether for a hotel, care facility, gym or spa—might seem like the easiest solution. But, an on-premises laundry (OPL) equipped with UniMac® machines offers a compelling option to consider.
On-Premises Laundry: A Time- and Space-Saving Solution.
Certain properties may lack the space required for an OPL, and some employers may be reluctant to add employees to the payroll. But, it’s worth noting that industrial laundry equipment often requires far less space than managers expect.
An OPL allows property managers to save on labor costs and cut staff time, too. With an on-premises laundry, existing workers can often manage laundry processing with other duties. For instance, a laundry room placed close to a concierge desk at a small or midsize hotel could leverage front desk workers to switch out loads and assist housekeeping staff in folding.
Other advantages include:
Improved Laundry Quality: One of the obvious benefits of keeping laundry in-house is that nobody will be more focused on quality than your employees.
Less-Complicated Logistics: Your staff won’t be bound by set pick up and drop off times. Your laundry also doesn’t need to run during specific work hours, a benefit when unforeseen circumstances or weather intervenes.
Full Control: When linens are processed on-site by your staff, you control all elements. You never have to worry about cross-contamination, wrong cycle selection or someone else’s linens being returned.
Not every facility has all the elements needed to run a successful on-premises laundry. But, there are a number of benefits that make it far less costly than outsourcing your property’s laundry. It’s worth a chat with your local local industrial equipment distributor to layout your challenges and goals to see if an on-premises laundry solution can be crafted to match your needs.
