Catering Service & Spares, EPOS Solutions

Brief Guide to Hygienic Laundry Practices

Advice from Harmony and Electrolux

Storing and Sorting Dirty Laundry;

  • Do not use anyother system for collecting dirty laundry other than se specific bags designed for this purpose.
  • Bags used should be textile only, always be closed correctly once full, and should not be over filled.
  • It must not come into contact with clean laundry
  • The collection trolleys must be regularly cleaned and disinfected
  • Do not store dirty linen for long periods

Washing;

  • Develop a specific and safe approach for dirty laundry. For example Barrier Configuration.
  • Use correct dosage of detergents and use batercidal products on all textiles washed at 60º or below.

Drying and Finishing;

  • Store immediately what is processed, do not handle clean laundry more than necessary.
  • For large flat linen, cotton or polycotton. Feed directly into ironer and straight to storage
  • For items needing to be dried, do not dry on hangers.
  • Ensure correct temperatures and times are adhered to.

Storage and Transport;

  • Store laundry safely, covered in microporous film or in closed trolleys or cabinets. 
  • Storage places and vehicles should be cleaned regularly.