My New Laundry Plant
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WOW!!! VERY COOL!!!! I have always thought it would be fun to work in a laundry plant!
iheartmaytag
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Wow!!!
When's the wash in at your place?
When's the wash in at your place?
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OMG!!!!
I would LOVE to work there!!!!!....Bill in Az.....
I would LOVE to work there!!!!!....Bill in Az.....
Lee, those dryers & ironer look like the ones at our laundry planrt here.
Calgon, take me away!
Appnut :
Very well could be the same as these models are widely used in hospital laundries beacuse of the ultra fast drying times.. They will breeze thru a load every 18 mins. And the Tilt a matic feature cuts turn around time down to less than 2 mins. So 3 loads/hr is not hard to achive.
Very well could be the same as these models are widely used in hospital laundries beacuse of the ultra fast drying times.. They will breeze thru a load every 18 mins. And the Tilt a matic feature cuts turn around time down to less than 2 mins. So 3 loads/hr is not hard to achive.
Favorit:' Liquid Detergents...
I have the washers on the Ecolab liquid System. The other plant is on AutoChlor system and uses powders as well as liquid.
both clean about the same.. the big difference is cost and control. A good washman takes years to train. And with the liquid system you dont have to worry about over or under use. Powders do have some spillage and must be used wisely in the proper amounts to avoid damage to the load. I have a good washman at the other plant and he knows how to use any product correctly.. And on some loads perfers to use powders.. Costing with powders is always less. but the likely hood of misuse out weighs the extra cost of liquid products. The washman I had that helped me train the one at the other plant, was with out a doubt the best I have ever had in 35+ years. He still works for me on a part time basis but just cannot work full time anymore. Hope this answers your question if not let me know.. I will explain better.
I have the washers on the Ecolab liquid System. The other plant is on AutoChlor system and uses powders as well as liquid.
both clean about the same.. the big difference is cost and control. A good washman takes years to train. And with the liquid system you dont have to worry about over or under use. Powders do have some spillage and must be used wisely in the proper amounts to avoid damage to the load. I have a good washman at the other plant and he knows how to use any product correctly.. And on some loads perfers to use powders.. Costing with powders is always less. but the likely hood of misuse out weighs the extra cost of liquid products. The washman I had that helped me train the one at the other plant, was with out a doubt the best I have ever had in 35+ years. He still works for me on a part time basis but just cannot work full time anymore. Hope this answers your question if not let me know.. I will explain better.
laundrynut
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Question for a laundry pro:
I've always wondered what, if any one thing, gives hotel linens their distinctive clean smell. I can’t stand bed sheets and towels that smell like perfume. Since sour is used in such small quantities, I would think that it would have to come from something else. Maybe powdered chlorine bleach? What do the pro’s use at home? I have a SQ small OPL FL. Any suggestions as to a good combination of products that would produce professional results at home?
I've always wondered what, if any one thing, gives hotel linens their distinctive clean smell. I can’t stand bed sheets and towels that smell like perfume. Since sour is used in such small quantities, I would think that it would have to come from something else. Maybe powdered chlorine bleach? What do the pro’s use at home? I have a SQ small OPL FL. Any suggestions as to a good combination of products that would produce professional results at home?
Laundry Nut
For personal clothing I use Sears Ultra Plus and use it some at the old plant. Nothing can beat it on Heavy soil blood work.
The use of sour has nothing to do with the fragrance of the finished linen. Sour is used to counteract the alkali used in the main wash and break operations. Also to help remove rust and iron in the water supply. Some sours also include antichlors which also help keep the bleach from damaging the fabrics. And causing yellowing on the flatwork ironer.. If too much or too little is used it can cause major problems on the ironer and folder also.. As too much will cause excess static electricy and automatic folders hate that. The softners help with static electricy also. Fabric softners are what give the fragrance to most of the linens. There are many to choose from. From no fragrance to heavy.. The end result is up to the laundry manager. Some companies offer as many as 10 different versions of softner. I do perfer powder softners as they tend to leave the linen with a nicer hand and do well on the ironer. And are VERY cost effective. I know a large number of laundry managers that use the liquid system for most of the linens but still use powder softner on the last operation.
For personal clothing I use Sears Ultra Plus and use it some at the old plant. Nothing can beat it on Heavy soil blood work.
The use of sour has nothing to do with the fragrance of the finished linen. Sour is used to counteract the alkali used in the main wash and break operations. Also to help remove rust and iron in the water supply. Some sours also include antichlors which also help keep the bleach from damaging the fabrics. And causing yellowing on the flatwork ironer.. If too much or too little is used it can cause major problems on the ironer and folder also.. As too much will cause excess static electricy and automatic folders hate that. The softners help with static electricy also. Fabric softners are what give the fragrance to most of the linens. There are many to choose from. From no fragrance to heavy.. The end result is up to the laundry manager. Some companies offer as many as 10 different versions of softner. I do perfer powder softners as they tend to leave the linen with a nicer hand and do well on the ironer. And are VERY cost effective. I know a large number of laundry managers that use the liquid system for most of the linens but still use powder softner on the last operation.
Lee...
If I have been paying attention, you work in a hospital laundry, is that correct? Or do you work for a company that installs or maintains the equipment?
Did they just build a complete new laundry facility or rebuild / remodel the old one? (Hmm, that may be a silly question as they cannot do without a laundry for the months which would be required to re-build the old one.)
Also, do the washers tilt as well or only the dryers? Would it be possible to get photos of the interiors of these LARGE machines?
Thanks!
Kevin
If I have been paying attention, you work in a hospital laundry, is that correct? Or do you work for a company that installs or maintains the equipment?
Did they just build a complete new laundry facility or rebuild / remodel the old one? (Hmm, that may be a silly question as they cannot do without a laundry for the months which would be required to re-build the old one.)
Also, do the washers tilt as well or only the dryers? Would it be possible to get photos of the interiors of these LARGE machines?
Thanks!
Kevin
More questions....
The washers are 285 lb and the dryers 310 lb capacity. Is that dry weight and wet weight (respectively), or dry weight for both?
How do you do the loads? Meaning, since the machine capacities are different, do you do ONE washer load in ONE dryer or do you combine washer loads to fill the dryer completely?
You mentioned the cycle (or turn around) times for these dryers is about 18 minutes, what is the cycle or turn around time for the washer?
Are there different (wash & dry) programs you use or is it one program for all?
Do you happen to know the washer program breakdown (how many washes/rinses for how many minutes)?
Can you also get a photo of the dryer tilted and unloading?
Thanks again!
Kevin
The washers are 285 lb and the dryers 310 lb capacity. Is that dry weight and wet weight (respectively), or dry weight for both?
How do you do the loads? Meaning, since the machine capacities are different, do you do ONE washer load in ONE dryer or do you combine washer loads to fill the dryer completely?
You mentioned the cycle (or turn around) times for these dryers is about 18 minutes, what is the cycle or turn around time for the washer?
Are there different (wash & dry) programs you use or is it one program for all?
Do you happen to know the washer program breakdown (how many washes/rinses for how many minutes)?
Can you also get a photo of the dryer tilted and unloading?
Thanks again!
Kevin
Kevin
Will get pics of the machines.insides.. The Dryers do tilt to unload the washers do not. Although they do make washers that tilt also.. for another 20,000.oo These were 95,876.00each anyway.Dryers were 43,500.oo and the flatwork ironer was 237,000. the towel folder was the cheapest @ 42,000
I now manage 2 plants both totally different. One is a shared services facility and the other is a single decitated plant. The capacity on any machine is dryweight. A load out of the washers go directly into the tumbler.
Wash Formulas: there are 15 ranging from lite soil to extra heavy. Drape formula, Uniforms, Kitchen and mops are also done. there are 2 mop formulas as some are standard mops and some are microfiber mops.. both must be done very .differently. On a avg. turnaround time on the washers is 45 mins. And depends entirely on the washman. I leave it up to him as to have a assit. help him unload or unload alone. It all depends on the amount of work that must be done that day.On blankets it always takes two to unload 1 cannot get them out of the machines without killing himself. The dryers avg time in 15 mins including a 3 min cool down and the unload time makes around 18 mins. Most all loads dry in the same amount of time as the washers have a 1200 rpm extract and with the 52" tub ,that is some serious g forces. some of the work does not require drying at all. Curtains go right back to the rooms out of the washers Flatwork goes right to the ironer, mops are so dry they go right back to housekeeping. The times on the General formula are as follows
Flush 3 Min Split hi level 22"
Wash 10 Min Hot lo level 12"
Bleach 10 mins Hot lo level 12"
Carry/Over
Rinse 5 MIN Hot lo level 12
Rinse 2 min cold hi level 22"
Extract lo 1 min
Sour/Soft 5 min split lo level 12
Final extract Hi 6 mins
hope this got most of your questions, if not just ask.. anything you wish.
Will get pics of the machines.insides.. The Dryers do tilt to unload the washers do not. Although they do make washers that tilt also.. for another 20,000.oo These were 95,876.00each anyway.Dryers were 43,500.oo and the flatwork ironer was 237,000. the towel folder was the cheapest @ 42,000
I now manage 2 plants both totally different. One is a shared services facility and the other is a single decitated plant. The capacity on any machine is dryweight. A load out of the washers go directly into the tumbler.
Wash Formulas: there are 15 ranging from lite soil to extra heavy. Drape formula, Uniforms, Kitchen and mops are also done. there are 2 mop formulas as some are standard mops and some are microfiber mops.. both must be done very .differently. On a avg. turnaround time on the washers is 45 mins. And depends entirely on the washman. I leave it up to him as to have a assit. help him unload or unload alone. It all depends on the amount of work that must be done that day.On blankets it always takes two to unload 1 cannot get them out of the machines without killing himself. The dryers avg time in 15 mins including a 3 min cool down and the unload time makes around 18 mins. Most all loads dry in the same amount of time as the washers have a 1200 rpm extract and with the 52" tub ,that is some serious g forces. some of the work does not require drying at all. Curtains go right back to the rooms out of the washers Flatwork goes right to the ironer, mops are so dry they go right back to housekeeping. The times on the General formula are as follows
Flush 3 Min Split hi level 22"
Wash 10 Min Hot lo level 12"
Bleach 10 mins Hot lo level 12"
Carry/Over
Rinse 5 MIN Hot lo level 12
Rinse 2 min cold hi level 22"
Extract lo 1 min
Sour/Soft 5 min split lo level 12
Final extract Hi 6 mins
hope this got most of your questions, if not just ask.. anything you wish.
laundrynut
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sudsman
Thanks for the info.
Thanks for the info.
Powder softener?
Who makes that, and how do people get it? Would it be suited for home use, or is special for industrial use?
Dave
Who makes that, and how do people get it? Would it be suited for home use, or is special for industrial use?
Dave
Commercial Laundry Products
Normally have a very tight distribution system, designed for one to keep products out of domestic users hands. Ecolab for a start is very protective in keeping their "professional" and insitutional products under a tight leash.
Being as the above may, some suppliers will sell to anyone, however it may not be the top shelf products, and one may have to purchase bulk quanities, such as 55lbs.
The other important thing to remember is many commercial laundry products are calibrated for washing machines starting at 35lbs (dry weight) or even 50lbs, up to the behemoth washers shown above. If the product contains strong alkalines or acids, there is a risk of damaging washing machine parts if the product is not diluted properly.
Sometimes customer service will work with a person who is either a non-professional or purchased product via a third party, other times (as with Ecolab), one is SOL. Ecolab for instance will only dispense "customer service" mainly via it's local reps. That is if one has questions and or problems with a product, the local rep calls to help one sort things out.
Normally have a very tight distribution system, designed for one to keep products out of domestic users hands. Ecolab for a start is very protective in keeping their "professional" and insitutional products under a tight leash.
Being as the above may, some suppliers will sell to anyone, however it may not be the top shelf products, and one may have to purchase bulk quanities, such as 55lbs.
The other important thing to remember is many commercial laundry products are calibrated for washing machines starting at 35lbs (dry weight) or even 50lbs, up to the behemoth washers shown above. If the product contains strong alkalines or acids, there is a risk of damaging washing machine parts if the product is not diluted properly.
Sometimes customer service will work with a person who is either a non-professional or purchased product via a third party, other times (as with Ecolab), one is SOL. Ecolab for instance will only dispense "customer service" mainly via it's local reps. That is if one has questions and or problems with a product, the local rep calls to help one sort things out.
