Lifesaving Laundry – Sinai Hospital’s New Installation
By Jamie Kiffel

BALTMORE, Md. -- Crisp, white lab coats; the sterile snap of fresh sheets; an endless parade of clean towels and cloths. While linens may not be on most people’s minds when they consider medical technology, at Baltimore’s Sinai Hospital, thanks to a new laundry installation, they have become part of the hospital’s cutting-edge approach to medicine.

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Ozone Update
By Susan Capparelle

Since ozone first started finding it’s place in laundries across the United States and abroad, an increasing amount of laundries have been taking a serious look at incorporating ozone into their laundering process. Hence, the use of ozone technology is growing. But not without merit. Laundries have been finding many benefits from the technology, including reductions in gas, water and chemical consumption as well as softer linens and a cleaner work environment.  

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Laundry Management in Hospitality Operations
By Dr. Matt A. Casado

The lodging industry, like most other trades, is experiencing rapid change. Today, fewer customers have brand or name loyalty than in the past. While customers are still patronizing the type of establishment they prefer or can afford, most are making choices based on the quality of service and the amenities they receive. This has prompted hospitality companies to provide higher standards of service and products to the discriminating users of hospitality establishments. Management has accepted the fact that to stay competitive they must maximize standards but minimize costs. Typically, one of the targets for operational cuts is the laundry department.

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