By Kate Zabriskie — When people hear the word “innovation,” they often think of groundbreaking products, disruptive technologies, or revolutionary ideas. But not every improvement needs to reinvent the wheel. Small changes may seem insignificant at first, but their cumulative effect can be transformative: Improved Efficiency: Tiny adjustments to workflows can save hours of time …
By Al Adcock, VP of Sales and Marketing at B&C Technologies During the wash process, laundry chemicals are introduced to aid in the removal of stains, oils, and other contaminants found in the goods. Under normal circumstances, the chemicals used in the wash process are properly dosed and adequately rinsed. If not managed properly, the chemicals can cause damage to the goods and shorten their service …
By Al Adcock, VP of Sales and Marketing at B&C Technologies
What if I told you that you could save money, reduce energy consumption, and increase your commercial laundry’s efficiency?
By Cody Davis, Kemco Systems, Regional Sales Manager, Midwest Membranes are the essential element of any water recycling system as they serve as the filter for removing solids and chemicals. When choosing a membrane, the first consideration is what types of suspended solids will be filtered. Total dissolved solids (TDS) and total suspended solids …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant When you need to replace your laundry systems, it’s time to get – back to the basics. Whether you are mixing and matching components and manufacturers, this is what you should know when replacing a piece of equipment or systems in your facility. Know your needs. Determine what you need in …
By Kate Zabriskie — It starts innocently enough. You want to ensure everything runs smoothly, so you check in often. You spot mistakes, so you fix it yourself. Someone misses a minor detail, and you think, “I’ll just handle it next time.” Before long, you’re reviewing every email, sitting in on every meeting, and wondering …
By Steve Berg, Vice President, Encompass Group — How modern linens can enhance comfort, reduce costs, and improve operational ROI. In today’s senior living environment, margins are tight, staffing is stretched, and expectations around resident experience have never been higher. Yet many facilities still rely on outdated linen systems that drive up labor costs, …
By Al Adcock, Vice President Sales & Marketing, B&C Technologies Last week in Part 1 we explored different products that can be used in your commercial laundry. This week we’ll look at more chemicals, their composition and how they enhace the goods moving through your facility. Read Part 1 here. What is Chlorine Bleach? Chlorine …
By Al Adcock, Vice President Sales & Marketing, B&C Technologies — When you’re trying to decide what washing products you’re going to use in your commercial laundry, it’s really helpful to understand just what all those different chemicals are and just what they do once they are introduced to the wash cylinder. Today, it’s all …
By: Ken Tyler, Sr. Laundry Industry Consultant Laundry equipment planning, acquisition and inspections are critical to every laundry. Each facility should establish protocols for production, performance and quality expectations. Inspections should be conducted by the laundry manager or chief engineer as soon as new equipment is installed. They should also take place on a routine …