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Staying ahead of rising energy bills while guaranteeing disinfection

Lucy Cripwell, Chemist at JLA, discusses how you can keep laundry loads infection-free while keeping energy costs down.

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We often receive questions from our customers about automatic opening vents (AOV’s), including costs, regulations and testing.

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From the hospital ward to the residents’ lounge, it’s vital to maintain high standards of infection control in care environments. But with a big focus on energy rates, managers are also looking closer at the energy (and cost) efficiency of the equipment their facilities rely on.

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Discover why commercial washing machines are faster than domestic models and the reasons for investing in commercial laundry equipment.

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Your guide to industrial clothes steamers

Discover the benefits of steam ironing versus more traditional dry ironing and how they are an efficient, versatile way to finish fabrics.

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Find out why a fire risk assessment helps to find potential fire hazards, understand the vulnerabilities of your building, and take protective measures to improve everyone’s safety.

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Find out the best ways of removing stains from clothing, linens and garments in commercial laundry applications.

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24 August 2023
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Find out what rotary irons are and why they are used in commercial or industrial laundries to process a high volume of items, with consistent high-quality results.

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19 August 2023
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How often do I need a commercial fire risk assessment?

Commercial fire risk assessments are vital in making sure risks are identified and quickly addressed, but how often should they take place?

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Key components of a commercial tumble dryer

What components are critical to the day-to-day operation of commercial tumble dryers?

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2 August 2023
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How to clean commercial mops

If you’re struggling to maintain peak hygiene standards due to unclean mop heads, this guide can help. We’ll look at the types of mops typically found in professional cleaning settings, before offering a few tips on how to ensure that they’re kept clean and germ-free.

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26 July 2023
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Using AOVs for fire safety in apartment blocks

Why AOV systems are a powerful tool to protect residents, visitors, and contractors during an emergency, and what you need to do to install and look after them.

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