Commercial Laundry Equipment for Animal Care Facilities

At GA Commercial, we supply and maintain commercial laundry equipment to meet the demanding needs of the animal care sector. We can recommend and provide you with the correct equipment best suited to your vet, stable, or animal care centre. 

These animal care facilities require robust and durable machines that can handle the specific demands of animal care, including potential contamination and heavy soiling. 

Key Factors to Consider When Choosing Laundry Equipment for Animal Care

1.    Capacity and Durability 

Veterinarians, stables, equestrian centres, and other animal care facilities all require machines with large capacities to handle substantial loads of laundry and oversized items, such as horse blankets. They must be durable enough to withstand the rigours of continuous use. Read reviews, check warranties, and look for brands with a reputation for quality. Quality equipment will not only last longer but also require less maintenance, saving your vet/stables/equestrian centre/kennel money in the long run. 

2.    Efficiency

Your business will want machines designed to handle large volumes of laundry efficiently, saving on water and energy consumption, which can significantly reduce operating costs over time. 

3.    Available Space

For kennels, stables, and other facilities with limited space, stackable machines might be a good option to maximise your available space.

At GA Commercial, we offer site surveys, allowing us to create the optimal commercial laundry room layout for your business. For more information about our comprehensive site surveys, click here.  

4.    Sanitation and Disinfection 

Ensure your chosen commercial washing machine is WRAS approved to Category 5 standard. WRAS fluid category 5 consists of fluids with serious health hazards, such as animal waste. The dangers associated with category 5 are so severe that the only acceptable backflow prevention method is a physical air gap; therefore, this needs to be taken into consideration when designing your laundry room. 

Ensure your machines are equipped to reach the thermal disinfection temperatures necessary to eliminate harmful bacteria effectively. This is crucial in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, such as strangles, equine influenza, and ringworm. 

This can be taken one step further with ozone compatibility. This can take the sanitisation process one step further to ensure fabrics are not only clean but also free of harmful pathogens that can be deadly to animals. 

5.    Remember Maintenance

Maintenance is a crucial factor to consider when selecting commercial equipment for your animal care facility. Look for equipment that is easy to clean and maintain, with readily available replacement parts and repair services. 

6.    Check for Compliance

Ensure that the commercial equipment you choose is compliant with relevant regulations and standards. This includes safety standards, environmental regulations, and any industry-specific regulations. 

Benefits of Using Commercial Laundry Equipment in the Animal Care Sector:

Time and Cost Savings:
Commercial machines can handle large volumes of laundry efficiently, saving time and reducing labour costs.

Improved Hygiene:
Properly selected and maintained equipment can help ensure a hygienic environment by effectively cleaning and sanitising fabrics, bedding, blankets, and more.

Enhanced Efficiency:
Commercial machines are designed for high-volume use, enabling animal care facilities to meet the laundry demands of their operations.

Reduced Environmental Impact:
High efficiency machines can help reduce water and energy consumption, minimising the environmental impact of laundry operations. 

At GA Commercial, our advanced range of commercial-grade washers and dryers is specifically designed for the demands of vet, kennel, and animal care washing facilities. With a large choice of machine functionalities and a minimum 12-month warranty on all our products, GA Commercial is here to help meet your every requirement.