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  • Braun Publishes the Science of Conventional Washroom Technology

    Braun Publishes the Science of Conventional Washroom Technology

    SYRACUSE, NY — Braun has announced the availability of their new Science Stands The Test Of Time® Conventional Washroom Technology publication. The purpose of the publication is to educate the industry on the science behind and evolution of conventional washroom technology and equipment. This publication examines various conventional washroom solutions that are employed for manual,

  • Rethinking Employee Retention

    Rethinking Employee Retention

    By: Ruth Crocker
    Seven Guidelines for Engaging and Accommodating Your Older Staff
    Mary loved her job as a laundry professional. She worked efficiently and effectively with thirty plus years of experience behind her. But as procedures changed…

  • How Do I Keep My Linens Looking White?

    How Do I Keep My Linens Looking White?

    By Rich Fitzmorris

    Question: How do I keep my linens looking white?

    Answer: Laundries, chemical technicians and chemical companies are under more pressure than ever to hurry up and get the job done. What suffers is the quality that the end-user desires and expects – clean, bright, white linen. I think one of the biggest reasons for the lack of whiteness is that essential washing processes are being cut short….

  • Using Nanotechnology to Keep Uniforms Clean

    Using Nanotechnology to Keep Uniforms Clean video

    VIDEO:  Fabricor Workwear uses nanotechnology to keep uniforms clean. Adrian Li, Professional Chef at Saigon Sally restaurant explains how a new technology is helping to keep uniforms clean by reaching a higher degree of stain and water resistance.

  • How to Manage Distracted Employees

    How to Manage Distracted Employees

    By Marty Martin, Psy.D. As all managers know, workday distractions are everywhere, stealing your employees’ precious time and productivity. Between new technologies that beg for people’s attention to the prevalence of shortened attention spans, everyone on your team has the opportunity to be more distracted today than in the past. Of course, being distracted at

  • How Do I Get Iron Out of Water?

    How Do I Get Iron Out of Water?

    By Rich Fitzmorris

    Question: How do I get the iron out of my water? It is turning my towels yellow.

    Answer:  Generally .5 ppm of iron will stain and discolor white textiles. Chlorine is not a good choice for…