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At JLA, we supply trusted advice and expert business support as well as best-in-class commercial equipment. Take a look at our latest articles below for our insights into the things that matter most to your organisation – from guidance on compliance and regulations to product features, top tips and answers to frequently asked questions that will make your life easier.

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Recent blog posts

Laundry

What Makes a Washing Machine “Commercial” or “Industrial”?

The main difference between commercial and industrial washers is the load capacity they’re capable of handling, coupled with their expected daily usage.
Typically, commercial washers handle smaller cycles less frequently, though they’re still a powerful ally for your business. JLA offers commercial washing machines for sale across a variety of sectors, including care homes, hospitality businesses and launderettes.

11 May 2026

Laundry

How Hotel Laundry Operations Work Behind the Scenes

Of all the commercial businesses with on-premises laundries, hotels have by far the most demanding and resource-intensive requirements. Processing hundreds of bed linens, towels, and flatwork every day is no mean feat, so a slick, well-managed workflow, along with reliable equipment, is essential to achieving peak performance and efficiency.

2 April 2026

General

Smarter estates: how digital reporting will reshape FM in 2026

With compliance tightening, sustainability targets pressing, and estate running costs under the spotlight, facilities managers are always looking for smarter ways to stay on top of critical processes – and manage their assets’ performance day to day.

31 March 2026

Catering

Cost-saving tips for your catering business

Between high running costs and tighter margins than ever, making sound financial decisions is a daily challenge for catering businesses. But the good news is that being more cost-effective doesn’t have to mean making big changes to how you operate. In fact, it can often come down to checking the basics to make sure you’re working as efficiently as possible.

26 March 2026

Catering

What’s the most common equipment in a commercial kitchen?

While good people are always the secret to commercial kitchen success, having the right equipment in place is the best way to ensure you serve consistent quality and keep up with demand – especially during peak times. And even though every site will be different, most commercial kitchens will still rely on the same core machines to keep service moving.

26 March 2026

Testimonials

JLA Connect: a game-changer for Hyde Group

For everyone in the housing sector, reliable communal laundry equipment is essential – because when machines are out of action, residents feel the impact straight away.

It’s why Hyde Group, an award-winning community housing provider, invested in JLA Connect – a remote monitoring system that allows our engineers to spot issues early and take action before they can cause disruption.

20 March 2026

Laundry

Is used or refurbished commercial laundry equipment worth it?

We recognise the demand for refurbished and used laundry equipment in the UK. However, second-hand washing machines and dryers simply don’t compare to new, particularly in a commercial laundry setting where reliability, performance and efficiency are paramount.

23 February 2026

Catering

How to avoid downtime in your professional kitchen

Having a piece of kit go down is every chef’s worst nightmare. Planned preventative care can help you to avoid unnecessary downtime.

17 February 2026

JLA Ultra detergents, machines and care home worker

Laundry

A complete guide to commercial fabric conditioners

Commercial fabric conditioners are a staple of laundry rooms up and down the country. However, what are the benefits beyond keeping laundry fresh and how can fabric conditioner improve efficiency and quality in your laundry room?

16 February 2026

General

JLA Group acquires LDL Group to accelerate international growth

This announcement marks another exciting milestone in JLA’s history, extending its footprint in Europe by welcoming LDL Group to JLA. This is a significant and long-term strategic investment that creates a platform for further international growth.

12 February 2026

Laundry

The most common issues with commercial tumble dryers

Daily loads and a long service life mean that even the most robust commercial tumble dryers can develop minor faults and errors over time. Here at JLA, we have an extensive network of in-house engineers across the UK to help reduce downtime and get you up and running again.

5 February 2026

Laundry

The Best Commercial Washing Machines UK 2026

But with lots of commercial washing machines on the market, landing on the perfect-fit for your business can be challenging. That’s why we’ve enlisted the help of our laundry experts to offer an guide to the best heavy-duty commercial washers that money can buy in 2026.

5 February 2026