Hotel Washing Machines and Dryers, for the most part, just keep running. You’ll be able to complete load after load without any issues. However, the parts of both your washer and dryer will ultimately wear out, necessitating maintenance, repair, or replacement. Hotel commercial laundry equipment, on the other hand, requires more attention because it is utilized for at least eight hours every day, most days of the week.
Tips For Commercial Laundry Maintenance
- Keep the Exterior of Your Commercial Washer and Dryer Clean
With hotel commercial washers and dryers, dirt, grit, and grime can cause more problems than you might think. You’ll not only improve the appearance of your laundry facility by keeping the outside of your machines clean, but you’ll also ensure that none of these pollutants or impurities build up within your industrial washers or dryers, causing damage. You’ll be able to clean up any spilt detergent as well, ensuring that it doesn’t dirty anything that was placed on top of them by accident.
2. Regularly Inspect Your Hardware and Belts
You’ll want to make sure your commercial washer and dryer are spotless. The easiest method to do this is to inspect and clean your hardware and belts on a regular basis. At Henson Laundy we recommend that you do this once a quarter. Check for evidence of wear and tear, such as cracks or rips, on the belts. Check for signs of wear and tear on the screens and filters. Replace anything that appears to be broken. Belts should be replaced every two years in most cases.
3. Regularly Check the Hoses of Your Commercial Washing Machine
When water is involved, whether it’s in your sink, shower, dishwasher, or washing machine, you must be cautious about where it enters and exits. Henson Laundry recommends checking both your input and output hoses quarterly for indicators of leaks, tears, or obstructions that can occur. A filter screen on your water inlet line may need to be checked to ensure it does not become blocked. You may also need to tighten the connections to ensure that no water seeps into the floor, causing damage or higher-than-average water costs.
4. Wipe Down the Interior of Your Commercial Washing Machine
Consider the filth that collects on your clothes and then gets washed away in the washing machine. You can picture the grime and debris that commercial laundry machines see. Regularly wiping out the interior of your industrial washing machine, daily if necessary depending on its use, is one of the greatest ways to maintain it healthy and maintenance-free. This will help avoid the accumulation of soil, debris, and bacteria, as well as odors caused by collected debris and bacteria. With the heightened focus on eradicating microorganisms, cleanliness is more crucial than ever.
5. Get Rid of Lint!
Lint can build up in your dryer and cause fires. Lint can accumulate in a number of areas in your commercial dryer, all of which must be cleaned to protect the safety of your staff. Henson Laundry notes that you’ll need to check the exhaust duct and remove any accumulated lint, dirt, dust, and debris at least once a month. This is what allows for proper airflow into and out of your dryer, as well as enough cooling. You’ll also want to clean the lint filters in between each load of laundry, which will help your dryer stay in good shape. In addition, we recommend that you hire a professional duct cleaner at least once a year to avoid recirculating dirt, dust, allergies, toxins, and pollutants in your system.
Choose Henson Laundry For All Your Commercial Laundry Needs
Henson Laundry offers the best commercial laundry equipment and services for your hotel, hospital, institution, laundromat, remote camps, and more. You can use our services anytime, either for servicing your existing machines, or purchasing of new commercial laundry equipment. Our expert Nairobi-based commercial laundry service is ready to serve you. Call today to get started!
