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When planning a laundry room, there are many factors you need to take into account including functionality, safety, and efficiency. A well-planned laundry room can make all the difference in the everyday running of your care home, hotel, hospital, etc, it can significantly enhance staff efficiency, reduce turnaround times, and...

If you’re in the market for new commercial laundry solution, Danube is a great option for all your needs. Danube is a leading international company specialising in laundry solutions for the healthcare, industrial, and HORECA (hotel, restaurant, catering) industries.   All of Danube machines are designed based on the following...

Wet cleaning is a fairly new addition in the world of commercial laundry. This guide is going to cover what wet cleaning involves, the difference to dry cleaning, and the advantages it has.  What is Wet Cleaning?  Simply put, wet cleaning is the process of having your clothes cleaned professionally...

In the healthcare industry, an industrial laundry set-up plays a crucial role. In hospitals infection control and patient well-being are paramount and requires effective organisation to ensure patient safety, staff satisfaction, and overall facility operation. The laundry facility is a vital link in the health care chain. Every day a...

When it comes to investing in fitting out a commercial kitchen, it’s important that you choose the right equipment and the right setup to allow your business to run as smoothly as possible. Plan carefully and make efficient use of the space you have.  In this guide, we’re going to...

As we get closer to 2025 and with technology still getting better and better by the day, you might want to start crunching the numbers and planning for what’s ahead. This could be in terms of avoiding emergencies or getting ready to invest in an upgrade to maximise efficiency.  This...

All linens will have a certain lifespan, though exactly how long they will last will largely depend on your laundry practices. Be it bed lines, tablecloths or clothes, you want these natural linen fibres to stand the test of time. Average lifespans are:150 washes = industry standard200 washes = with...

When you’re running a business, one of the most important aspects to success is knowing how to manage your finances effectively. Sometimes things don’t appear to be big cost items in the beginning, but they can quickly add up over time. The important part is thinking past the just initial...

What is Auto-Dosing?  Auto-dosing is a system that can be fitted onto commercial washing machines which automatically takes the required amount of detergent needed to perform the programme set. This is done by a dosage pump that will dispense liquids into the machines as and when they are required. There...

Do you know what the key differences are between commercial washing machines and domestic washing machines?In the blog we’re going to look at the main differences focusing on factors such as efficiency, durability, and robustness.Reliability and DurabilityCommercial laundry equipment is engineered to minimise downtime and streamline maintenance. A typical domestic...

Around 60% of the UK is classed as having hard or very hard water. Hard water effects on your households’ fixtures and fittings are obvious and visible but the effect of hard water on commercial and industrial appliance can be wide-ranging and devastating.  What Causes Hard Water?  The simple definition...

Whether you own a hotel, B&B, or a care home you will no doubt have some form of laundry service in place. But is your service optimal? Do you have the best machine for your needs? Are you as efficient as you could be?  There is a multitude of available...