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Laundry Procedures

LAUNDRY PROCEDURES
• General Care
• Specific Care
• Preventative Maintenance

GENERAL CARE
1. Collect and Sort

Process:
• On the cart and in the laundry room, separate items that have discoloration, stains, holes, tears, or rough
spots from those items to be routinely laundered
• Look out for objects that were gathered up with the linens (guest items, remotes, etc.)
• Damaged items should be evaluated to determine if they should be thrown away, repaired, or recycled
into cleaning rags
• Towels that become cleaning rags should be marked so they are not mistaken as guest laundry
• Sort soiled items according to the Ecolab Laundering Recommendations

2. Pre-Treat

Process:
• Use facial soap to remove stains
• If stain remains, follow the Stain Treatment Recommendations in the Ecolab Laundering Recommendations,
and use as instructed by the manufacturer

Do Not:
• Mix chemicals
• Let spot cleaner dry before washing it out

Ecolab Products:
• Appropriate Stain Blaster depending on stain (spot cleaner)
- Stain Blaster A – Grass, blood, food
- Stain Blaster B – Bleachable stains
- Stain Blaster G – Shoe polish, makeup
- Stain Blaster R – Rust, iron, metal
- Stain Blaster S – Grease, oil
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3. Wash

Process:
• Follow the Washer Loading information and Recommended Wash Formulas in the Ecolab
Laundering Recommendations

Do Not:
• Wash towels with bedding
• Use bleach
• Underload or overload the washer
• “Free pour” detergent into the washer
• Overuse fabric softener – it can negatively impact the look and feel of the bedding
• Mix colors of linens

Ecolab Products:
• Formula 1 Laundry System
• Chlorine (if necessary)
• Sour (if necessary)
• Softener (if necessary)
• Stain Blaster
- Power Pak 1 (for white curtains)
- Power Pak 2 (for colored curtains)
• Stain Blaster Reclaim Pak (for heavily stained linen or overall discolored linen)

4. Dry

Process:
• Remove linens immediately after the dryer cycle ends. Linens develop wrinkles when they sit motionless in the dryer.
• Remove sheets and drape them across the cart end to end to prevent wrinkling. Be sure they do not touch the floor.
• Remove pillowcases and drape them over the side of cart
• Ironing is not necessary
• Inspect for stains or damage as you fold
• Fold sheets with a partner or using a folding arm or clip
• Fold sheets and pillowcases carefully so they do not crease or wrinkle
• Fold bath linens and pillowcases on a large flat surface
• Stack linens with the widest fold all facing the same direction

Do Not:
• Let linens sit motionless in the dryer – they will develop wrinkles
• Let linens touch the floor while folding
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5. Store

Process:
• If using a transfer cart, make sure it is only for clean linens
• Stack linens in piles according to the type (pillowcases together, flat sheets together by mattress size,
fitted sheets together by mattress size, and towels together) with the thickest fold facing out
• Allow linens at least one day to “rest” before placing them back in a guest room
- Rotate the stock in the storage area. Put yesterday’s clean linens on top of the freshly laundered
items, so yesterday’s linens are used first.

Do Not:
• Overfold to fit into a storage space

For more information on general laundry procedures, review Driver’s Ed Room Condition Training (pages 22 and 25)
or watch the Sunrise Basic Training Housekeeping and Laundry VHS or DVD.

SPECIFIC CARE
Pacific Coast Synthetic Fills (Mattress Pads, Pillows, Duralux Blankets, RoyaLoft Comforters)

Process:
• Follow the Synthetic Fills Laundering Instructions in Protecting Your New Bedding Investment

Do Not:
• Use alkaline detergent, chlorine bleach, hydrogen peroxide, sour (acid), or fabric softener
• Mix with other textiles (sheets, towels, etc.)

Ecolab Products:
• Laundri Fluff Extra (mild liquid laundry detergent)
• RoyaLoft Comforters – Laundri Sour (powdered laundry sour, acid)

Filled Blanket – for Quality Hotels

Process:
• Follow the Synthetic Fills Laundering Instructions in Protecting Your New Bedding Investment

Ecolab Products:
• Laundri Fluff Extra (mild liquid laundry detergent)
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Pillows – for Comfort Inn and Quality Hotels

Process:
• Follow the Synthetic Fills Laundering Instructions in Protecting Your New Bedding Investment
• Follow instructions sewn into pillows

Ecolab Products:
• Laundri Fluff Extra (mild liquid laundry detergent)
• Appropriate Stain Blaster depending on stain (spot cleaner)
• Stain Blaster A – Grass, blood, food
• Stain Blaster B – Bleachable stains
• Stain Blaster G – Shoe polish, makeup
• Stain Blaster R – Rust, iron, metal
• Stain Blaster S – Grease, oil

Down Life Choice-Approved Mattress Toppers

Process:
• Follow Down Life instructions in Protecting Your New Bedding Investment
• Follow instructions sewn into mattress topper

Do Not:
• Use bleach
• Overload the washer or dryer

Ecolab Products:
• Laundri Fluff Extra (mild liquid laundry detergent)

Terry

Process:
• Follow instructions in 1888_Mills_Laundering Procedures

Do Not:
• Underload or overload your washer
• Wash with sheets or pillowcases
Ecolab Products:
• Formula 1 Laundry System
• Chlorine (if necessary)
• Sour (if necessary)
• Softener (if necessary)
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Shower Curtain

Process:
• Follow instructions in Care and Maintenance Tips for Shower Curtains

Do Not:
• Use Stain Blaster B on colored curtains
• Dry curtains on a setting higher than Low

Ecolab Products:
• Stain Blaster
- Power Pak 1 (for white curtains)
- Power Pak 2 (for colored curtains)
• Stain Blaster B (spot cleaner for white curtains only)

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
• Check to make sure lint filters do not have holes. If they do, replace the lint filter.
• Calibrate gas burners monthly to save energy costs.
• Check for burrs (rough patches) inside the washer and dryer periodically and smooth out roughness
before placing product inside the washer and dryer.
• If you find burrs, place product in a mesh bag before laundering.
Laundering Recommendations

This document is intended to convey the best practices for laundering of linens using
Ecolab systems. All recommendations should be considered as guidelines and should
be modified appropriately to accommodate unique conditions at individual properties.

Washer and Dryer Sorting & Loading Recommendations

 Washer Loading
 Washers are rated for the amount of dry weight cotton towels they can wash per
load.
 A 100 pound rated washer can wash 100 pounds (CWT) of dry weight
cotton towels per load.
 Scale weights must factor in absorbed soils/moisture and the type of
fabric washed.
 A 100 pound washer capacity should hold the following soiled weight:

Classification Pounds per load

Bath & Hand Towels,
Wash Cloths 105

Sheets, Pillowcases 95

 Underloading the machine will cause excess mechanical action on the items.
 Load only like items together in a cycle. This will decrease the incidence of
pilling and increase sorting efficiency.
 Like colors should be washed separately. Avoid mixing colors.

 Sorting of Soiled Linen

 Proper sorting is critical in order to achieve excellent linen quality and laundry
efficiency.
 When done right, it allows the soiled linen to be washed using the right wash
formula with the proper amount of chemicals, thereby reducing stains and
lowering linen replacement costs.
 Soiled linen is sorting properly by considering the following four critieria:
 Amount of soil
 Type of fabric

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  Color of fabric
 Finishing of the linen (dried, ironed, starched, etc.)
 By appling the four criteria – soiled rooms linen should be sorted as follows:
 Bath Towels / Bath Mats / Hand Towels / Washcloths / Bath Mats
 Sheets (all sizes) / Pillowcases (all sizes)
 Bathroom Rugs
 Duvet Covers
 Pillow Protectors
 Housekeeping Rags
 Mattress Pads
 Blankets

 Dryer Loading

 Many laundries over load and over dry terry items, which causes rough
items and excessive drying times. Proper loading and drying
dramatically improves towel softness and increases labor efficiency.
 Dryers should be loaded to approximately 1/3 to 1/2 of their capacity
with wet linen. This loading will ensure adequate air flow. As the
bedding dries it will fluff to fill the dryer.
 Lint screens need to be cleaned at minimum every other load.

 Drying recommendation starting points are as follow:

Drying Time Cool-Down

Item Temperature Setting
(minutes) Time

All Terry Items High Heat 20 - 25 5

(170°F)
Medium Heat
Bath Rugs 30 4
(145°F)
Low Heat 35 - 45 3
Mattress Pads
(120°F)

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 Use Ecolab X-Static Dryer Blocks to control static electricity in the dryers.

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Stain Treatment Recommendations

Stains should be pre-treated during the sorting process with the

appropriate Ecolab Stain-BlasterTM products.

Stain Blaster technology from Ecolab helps protect your expensive

linen investments, and helps ensure customers enjoy the fresh clean
linens they expect. Formulated to be tough on stains yet gentle on
linens, The Stain Blaster Pretreatment system brings a complete
stain removal solution to your laundry operation.

 See the below instructions for proper use of the Stain Blaster system.
 Protect your eyes and skin from all types of chemicals
 Consult an Ecolab Specialist for instructions specific to your operation.
 Hold the sprayer close to the stain and squeeze the trigger firmly to penetrate the stain.
 Avoid breathing in any overspray mist; screw the sprayer tip so you get a firm, straight
spray pattern.
 Do not mix chemicals--either inside or outside of containers.
 Gently work in the chemical with a soft brush for optimal cleaning.
 Allow the chemical to work for several minutes, but do not let it dry before washing it out.
 Launder treated items in the washer with standard, item specific wash formula to remove
loosened stains and treatment chemicals.
 Use these products for laundry stain treatment only.

Stain BlasterTM Color Code Use on these soil types

Blood Food
Stain BlasterTM A Grass Dirty Diapers
GREEN
Powerful enzyme and surfactant formula Cosmetics Coffee
Tea Wine
Stain BlasterTM B
WHITE Bleachable Stains
Chlorinated destaining formula

Stain BlasterTM G
Special blend of solvents, surfactants, and RED Lipstick Shoe Polish
pH booster
Ink Crayon/Marker
Stain BlasterTM S
BLUE Tar Motor Oil
Multiple solvent formula
Suntan Oils Cooking Oils

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Stain BlasterTM R
YELLOW Rust Metal Stains
Concentrated, iron dissolving formula

Recommended Wash Formulas

 Using the proper recommended/programmed wash formulas for washing soiled linen is
very important. The formulas are starting points. Formula modifications may be
necessary due to water conditions at specific locations or washer conditions.

 Laundry Personnel should be trained to select the right formula for the specific linen type
loaded into the washer. Use of wrong formulas will increase staining, increase linen
costs and slow down laundry productivity.

 Laundry Formulas are programmed accordingly by linen type:

 Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths

 Sheets and pillowcases
 Rags
 etc.

 The Ecolab laundry system in place, the laundry machines used, the water conditions,
the linen conditions and linen type will all effect the laundry wash times and formulas
used.

 Below are a few laundering recommendation guidelines for some linen types. Please
note, that the following are guidelines only, and may be modified accordingly by your
Ecolab Sales and Service Representative depending on your individual site
requirements.

Chlorine Bleach Formula for White Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Wash Cloths, Bath Mats;
Bleachable White Sheets and Pillowcases
Operation Time Temperature Level Product Amount
(minutes) (°F) (oz/CWT)
Suds 9 Hot Low Formula 1 6
6
Cheater 1 Hot High
Rinse
Bleach 9 Hot Low Chlorine 7
(if necessary)
Rinse 2 Split High
Extract 1
Rinse 2 Split High
Sour/Soft 6 Split Low Softener 2
(if necessary) 1
Sour
(if necessary)
Extract 5
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No Bleach Formula for Comforter, Bedspread, Coverlet
Operation Time Temperature Level Product Amount
(minutes) (°F) (oz/CWT)
Suds 10 Split High Formula 1 7
7
Rinse 2 Split High
Rinse 2 Split High
Rinse 2 Split High
Sour/Soft 6 Split High Softener 1
(if necessary) 1
Sour
(if necessary)
Extract 5

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