The Secret to Soft Linens
By Matt Heisey, Senior Scientist – Procter & Gamble
Since we were kids, we’ve been taught the benefits of getting plenty of calcium. But the same mineral that helps us build strong bones and teeth can have a less than desirable effect when it builds up on hotel linens (sheets and towels). In a process called encrustation, calcium deposits can leave towels and sheets feeling stiff and scratchy, which may have a potentially detrimental effect on guest satisfaction.
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Recycling Systems in Laundries
Wastewater treatment is not new, but for the laundry industry it is an emerging concept. It is being more thoughtfully considered in the laundry industry today as a result of increased sewage charges, increasing fuel cost for heating water, the need to produce a quality product while maintaining cost and the desire to be a more environmentally friendly consumer of our limited resources.
Our fresh water supply is static. Population growth, industry and agriculture are not only placing rising demands on this limited resource, there is little regard for maintaining its integrity as we rapidly spew toxins and pollutants into our waste streams.
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Form a Better Connection with Your Employees by Conquering These Leadership Challenges By Doug Silsbee
The most valuable gift you can offer as a business leader isn't your years of experience, your Ivy League education, or even the vast industry knowledge you possess. The most important gift you can offer your employees is you: your enthusiasm, your creativity, and your ambition. These qualities make a leader unforgettable.
Recall your favorite boss. It could be the boss from the last job you held or even the supermarket manager where you bagged groceries as a teenager. Whoever it was, that person made work meaningful for you. Great leaders have an infectious way of bringing out the best in others. They make work fun while teaching employees to be more productive, more resourceful, and better communicators. When employees learn these skills, they will reap the benefits throughout their lifetime.
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