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Cleaning leather and suede – essential knowledge
Richard Neale and Roger Cawood get to grips with tricky leather and suede garments and pass on extremely valuable advice
Laundry engineering for workwear
Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide looks at what the shrewd laundry manager should be looking for from the laundry engineer
Cruising down electric avenue
Urban deliveries are perfect terrain for electric and hybrid vans.
Heat pump dryers cool running costs
Choosing heat pump dryers over conventional models could dramatically reduce running costs thereby making a swift return on investment
Over and above
There is more to laundry chemicals than just what goes on in the wash. There is a lot going on behind the scenes to be sure of getting the mix right
Work smarter, not harder
Say goodbye to the shortage of skilled workers and hello to an attractive workplace, says Jensen, as it explains the benefits of AI and robotics
What Went Wrong: Recovering from drycleaning disasters
Every cleaner sooner or later is likely to face a seriously expensive claim for damage to an item. Roger Cawood and Richard Neale explain how to avoid the worst with some damage recovery advice
Material Solutions: Maintenance of specialist workwear
Specialist workwear presents its own challenges for laundries which include the possession of highly developed technical skills and persistence. Richard Neale of LTC Worldwide reviews processes
Wetcleaning: Is it right for you? Part 2
Stain removal, from a technical standpoint, is the most challenging aspect of wetcleaning. However, some aspects present fewer problems for the wetcleaner than the drycleaner. This is because much of the soiling and stains are approximately 70% water based; generally speaking, wetcleaning is a more effective cleansing process than drycleaning, the downside being finishing structured garments to high standards. It is also the case that the numbers of easy care garments now on sale designed for water based processing is increasing with a corresponding reduction in those items where the care label dictates drycleaning many of which will need careful evaluation before accepting for wetcleaning.
AI: Robot army marches onward
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the up-and-coming technology but humans still have a role to play in modern laundry operation