Hotel Laundry SetUp ? Laundry Equipment or Machines I Laundry Layout I Laundry Process or Procedure

Summary

This video script offers a comprehensive tour of an on-premises hotel laundry facility. It outlines the space layout, starting from the soiled linen area with a weighing scale, through washing machines of varying capacities, to a chemical cupboard for detergents. It introduces equipment like hydro extractors for efficient water removal, dryers for towels, and various ironing machines including flat bed presses and steam cabinets. The script also mentions modern folding machines and calendar machines for large linens, and touches on dry cleaning for delicate fabrics. It concludes by discussing the roles of laundry staff, including the valet responsible for guest laundry services.

Takeaways

• 🏢 On-premises laundry in a hotel includes various equipment for washing, drying, ironing, stain removal, and dry cleaning.
• 🚪 The layout typically includes a main door, a linen room, and specific areas for soiled linen and weighing scales.
• 👕 Commercial washing machines, known as washers, are front-loading automatic machines used for bulk laundry.
• 🧺 Small capacity washing machines are available for urgent guest laundry needs.
• 🧪 Chemicals like detergent, bleach, and softeners are stored in a designated chemical cupboard or cabinet.
• 💧 Hydro extractors are used post-washing to remove excess water, spinning faster than washing machines to extract more water.
• 👔 Ironing equipment includes flat bed presses, steam presses, collar and cuff presses, and sleeve presses for specific garment parts.
• 👕 Suzie/Genies are used for shaping jackets or coats with steam and air.
• 👔 Steam cabinets are large boxes used to remove wrinkles from hanging linens like curtains and blankets.
• 👕 Hand irons and ironing boards are still used for smaller or more delicate items.
• 🤵‍♂️ After ironing, folding machines are used to fold linens, with modern fully automatic machines available for higher efficiency.
• 👕 For large linens like bedsheets, calendering machines with rollers and conveyor belts are used.
• 👔 Dry cleaning machines are used for fabrics or garments that cannot be washed with water.
• 🧺 Linen trolleys, carts, and working tables are essential for moving and organizing laundry.
• 👔 The laundry process ends with laundry valets who collect, pack, and deliver guest laundry.

Q & A

What is the primary function of a laundry area in a hotel?

The primary function of a laundry area in a hotel is to handle washing, drying, ironing, stain removal, and dry cleaning of linens and fabrics used in the hotel.

What is the significance of having an on-premises laundry in a hotel?

Having an on-premises laundry allows a hotel to manage the washing and maintenance of linens and fabrics in-house, ensuring quality control and potentially reducing costs associated with outsourcing these services.

What is the purpose of the weighing scale in the soiled linen area?

The weighing scale is used to measure the weight of soiled linen before washing to ensure that the washing machines are not overloaded and that the linen is washed efficiently.

What types of washing machines are commonly used in a hotel laundry?

Commercial front-loading automatic washing machines are commonly used in hotel laundries. They come in various capacities ranging from 7 to 200 kg or more.

Why is a hydro extractor used in addition to a washing machine in a laundry process?

A hydro extractor is used to remove more water from the linen after washing, as it has a higher RPM speed than a washing machine, which allows for more efficient water extraction, removing around 80-90 percent of the water.

What is the role of a dryer in a hotel laundry?

Dryers are used to completely dry fabrics that cannot be ironed, such as towels, bathrobes, and other similar items, by using a rotating drum and heated air.

What are the different types of ironing equipment mentioned in the script?

The script mentions Flat Bed Press, Steam Press, Collar and Cuff press, Sleeve Press, Suzie/Genies, Steam Cabinets, Hand Iron and Ironing board, Folding machines, and Calender Machine as different types of ironing equipment.

How does a Flat Bed Press work?

A Flat Bed Press works by having a lower fixed bed called buck and an upper flexible bed called head. When the pedal is pressed, the head comes down onto the buck, ironing anything placed between them.

What is the purpose of a Suzie/Genies in a hotel laundry?

A Suzie/Genies is used specifically for jackets or coats. It uses an open-mesh nylon air form bag to shape garments, with steam and air timers to soften and relax the garment fibers, effectively ironing them.

What is the function of a Calender Machine in a hotel laundry?

A Calender Machine is used for ironing large size linen such as bedsheets, duvet covers, table clothes, and similar articles. It consists of a series of rollers that feed the linen through, smoothing and ironing it.

Who is responsible for handling guest laundry in a hotel?

The Laundry valet is the employee primarily responsible for handling guest laundry, which includes collecting, processing, packing, and delivering the laundry back to the guests.