- Coin-Operated Laundromat: Self-serve laundry activated by coins.
- Commercial Laundry: Laundry services offered to businesses (hotels, hospitals, gyms, etc.).
- Conveyors: Automated garment transport systems within facilities.
- Detailing: Special care requests like stain removal or hand pressing.
- Dry Cleaner: Business specializing in solvent-based cleaning of delicate fabrics.
- Full Service Laundromat: Laundromat providing wash, dry, fold, and additional services.
- Garment Tags: Labels for tracking garments through the cleaning process.
- Heat Seals: Semi-permanent tags attached by heat for identification.
- Laundry Bags: Used for transporting laundry.
- Laundry Cards: Digital or physical cards used for machine activation and payment.
- Laundry Locker: Lockers for secure drop-off and pick-up.
- Laundromat: Facility for washing/drying clothes.
- Laundromat Leasing: Rental of laundromat premises and equipment.
- Perc Test: Test for fabric compatibility with perchloroethylene solvent.
- Plant: Central facility handling laundry for multiple outlets.
- Pressing: Application of heat and pressure to remove wrinkles.
- ROI (Return on Investment): Profitability measurement.
- Revenue per Machine: Financial metric tracking income per washer/dryer.
- Stain Removal: Specialized techniques to remove difficult stains.
- Steaming: Wrinkle removal using steam instead of ironing.
- Spotting / Spot Cleaning: Products used for this application
- Turns Per Day: Number of machine cycles completed daily.
- Vending Machines: Dispensing laundry supplies and snacks.
- Wash-Dry-Fold (WDF): Full service laundering including folding.
- Water Analysis: Testing water quality to optimize wash results.
- Wet Cleaning: Water-based cleaning using biodegradable detergents.
- Hard Mount / Rigid Mount Washer: Washer fixed to concrete floor with no suspension, low G-force extraction.
- Soft Mount Washer: Washer with internal springs/dampers allowing high G-force extraction and flexible installation.
- Light Commercial Washer: Durable intermediate machines, less robust than full commercial washers.
- Turnaround Time: Total time for a wash and dry cycle.
- G-Force: Centrifugal force during extraction affecting moisture removal.
- RPM (Revolutions Per Minute): Speed of drum spinning.
- Residual Moisture: Water left in clothes after spin.
- Automated Dosing: Chemical dispensing system for detergents and additives.
- HE Detergent: Low-sudsing detergent designed for efficient washers.
- Cycle Modifiers: Settings for temperature, spin speed, and wash duration.
- Preventive Maintenance: Routine upkeep to avoid breakdowns.
- C.A.R.E. (Combustion Auto Response Equipped): Safety tech in dryers to prevent fires.
- Sanitisation & Disinfection: Processes to reduce pathogens.
- Machine Turns: Another term for usage cycles per machine.
- Stack Washer/Dryer (Stacker): Vertical stacking to save floor space.
- Gravity Drain: Drainage system relying on gravity rather than pumps.
- Laundry Emulsifier: Chemical enabling grease/soil removal by mixing oil and water.
- Neutralizer: Chemical used post-bleach to restore pH balance.
- Destainer: Acidic product to remove metallic and other stubborn stains.
- Bleach: Whitening and disinfecting agent (chlorine or oxygen-based).
- Fabric Softener: Conditioning agent to maintain fiber elasticity and reduce static.
- Heat Seal Tags: Durable identification tags fixed by heat.
- Laundry Locker: Secure 24/7 drop-off/pick-up points.
- Automated Laundry Payment Systems: Includes cards and smartphone apps.
- Subscription Laundry Services: Fixed recurring plan for regular users.
Products & Equipment in Commercial Laundry
Machines & Equipment
- Commercial Washing Machines / Extractors
- Hard Mount, Soft Mount, Light Commercial
- Front-load and Top-load variants
- Programmable cycles, chemical hookups
- Commercial Dryers
- High-capacity, moisture sensing, fast drying
- Flatwork Ironers / Tunnel Ironers
- For pressing large linens, sheets, towels
- Folding Machines
- Automated folding for efficiency and consistency
- Conveyors
- Automated garment transport systems
- Folding Tables and Laundry Trolleys
- For manual folding and laundry movement
- Stack Washer/Dryer Units (Stackers)
- Space-saving vertical stacking of washer/dryer units
- Vending Machines
- Dispense detergent, fabric softener, dryer sheets, snacks
- Laundry Lockers
- Automated pickup/drop off lockers
- Automated Dosing Systems
- Precision chemical dispensing units
Chemicals & Consumables
- Laundry Detergents
- Powder and liquid forms
- Biological (enzyme-based) and Non-biological
- High Efficiency (HE) detergents
- Alkaline Builder Detergents
- Boost detergents by combatting water hardness and iron
- Laundry Destainers
- Acidic agents removing metallic stains (e.g., iron, copper)
- Bleaches
- Chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
- Oxygen bleach (hydrogen peroxide based)
- Neutralisers
- Restore pH and remove residual chemicals post-bleach
- Fabric Softeners & Conditioners
- Improve softness, elasticity, reduce static
- Starches
- Powder or liquid forms for crispness and soil resistance
- Laundry Emulsifiers
- Enhance removal of greasy/oily soils
- Disinfectants
- Ensure hygienic sanitation, necessary in healthcare and food sectors
- Spotting Agents
- Targeted stain removal pre-treatment sprays or gels
- Garment Tags and Heat Seal Tags
- For tracking and identification throughout processing
- Laundry Bags
- For carrying, transport, and P&D services
- Laundry Cards & Contactless Payment Solutions
- Replacement for coin-operated machines, integrating digital payments
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