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Is Residual Bleach Smell Toxic?
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- Written by Rich Fitzmorris
Question: Can the residual smell of bleach on sheets be harmful or toxic?
Is there any effect of high water pH in a laundry wash process?
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- Written by Rich Fitzmorris
Question: Is there any effect of high water pH in a laundry wash process? Our normal water supply pH is 7-8, but I recently encountered a pH of 9. What might cause this? Is it safe to increase sour to maintain a final linen pH of 6-7, or should I stick to the rule that final pH should be one less than the water supply pH?
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What’s the concentration of sodium chlorite in bleach?
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- Created on Monday, 03 July 2000 03:21
- Written by Rich Fitzmorris
Question: What is the concentration of sodium chlorite in bleach purchased at a grocery store?
-Vince, TKH Sales, Merrivile, IN
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Clay-like substance in our drain lines
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- Written by Rich Fitzmorris
Question: We have a problem with a clay-like substance in our drain lines and do not know what to do. It leaves a film on our reclaimer and is extremely difficult to clean. We have found main drains are covered with the substance as well. Any ideas?
What is alkali hydrolysis?
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- Created on Monday, 03 July 2000 01:42
- Written by Rich Fitzmorris
Question: What is alkali hydrolysis? How can I test for it? Identify it? Prevent it? Resolve it? I know that washload titrations can identify alkali hydro. However, if our titration levels are normal. Can alkali hydrolysis still be affecting our merchandise? Our white tablecloths have become tender at the corners breaking apart (in one direction) and the breakdown of fibers is visible.
- Brian, GM of O.K. Towel and Uniform Supply, Elizabeth, NJ
Quick Rinse - News From Around The World
Nursing Home Fire
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — Flames that began in a nursing home laundry dryer drew firefighters to the location. The fire was contained to the laundry room of the New Horizons Nursing Home and residents were not evacuated.