Hotel people, do you know how to reduce linen damage-1

The linen in the hotel laundry room will change its color after being used for a long time or after being washed many times, and it will appear worn out or even damaged, so that the newly added linen and the old linen will have different colors, appearances, and handles. Significant differences. Therefore, in addition to the normal washing of cotton fabrics, the hotel laundry room also needs to do a good job in the maintenance and maintenance of cotton fabrics, so as to prolong its service life as much as possible and reduce its loss rate.

Generally speaking, the reserve standard of hotel cotton products ranges from 3 to 5 sets, depending on factors such as the occupancy rate of the hotel in operation, the operation of the laundry room, and the departmental budget.

The general minimum standard is 3 sets, one set is used in various departments, one set is washed in the laundry room, and the other set is stored in the cotton fabric warehouse for spare use. Next, let's first understand the reasons for the life and damage of linen.

Lifespan of linen and causes of breakage

Number of washes for cotton fabrics:

Generally speaking, the washing times of cotton fabrics are about: 130-150 times for cotton sheets and pillowcases; 180-220 times for blended fabrics (65% polyester, 35% cotton); 100-110 times for towels; Cloth, 120130 times.

The above washing times are set according to the requirements of the hotel standard. Although it has been tested, it cannot be an absolute standard. Because there is no relevant regulation on "life and loss of linen" in the industry, the above is just a reference. Standards vary depending on the standards and requirements of each hotel.

The linen used in the hotel has a certain lifespan, so in addition to the normal washing of cotton fabrics, the hotel laundry room also needs to do a good job in the maintenance and maintenance of cotton fabrics to extend the service life as much as possible and reduce its loss rate. If it is used for an extended period of time, the linen will be seriously damaged, and it will affect the quality of hotel service if it is put into use again.

The specific damage of linen is as follows:

Cotton: small holes, cracked edges and corners, folded edges fall off, become thin and easy to break, the color becomes cloudy, and the softness of the towel decreases.

Blending: The color becomes cloudy, the cotton part falls off, loses elasticity, the edges and corners are cracked, and the hem falls off.

When one of the above situations occurs, the linen should be replaced in time considering the cause. The damage of linen is mainly caused by the following two aspects.

Damage caused by washing, such as:

1. The feeding time is wrong when washing

Do not feed materials when there is insufficient water in the machine, especially pay attention to bleaching chemicals, as this will easily concentrate the detergent on the linen and cause damage to the linen.

2. Improper use of bleach

The laundry room should be careful to use bleaching detergents, especially bleaching powder (chlorine bleach). If the temperature is not appropriate, the concentration is too high, and there is too much residue after washing, it will cause discoloration or even small holes in the linen.

3. Corrosive chemicals on linen

Among the various cleaning products used in the hotel, some are corrosive, especially some strong acid cleaners have a great impact on cotton fabrics. If the waiters accidentally stain the cotton fabrics with these cleaners when collecting or cleaning the room If it is not cleaned immediately, it will also cause local damage to the linen and poor fastness.

4. Misuse of detergent

The cleaning agents in the laundry room are all chemical products, which require certain knowledge and sense of responsibility to be used correctly. Otherwise, there may be mistakes in washing products, or even wrong addition of ingredients, which will also lead to this result.

Machine and human causes such as:

1. The drum of the washing machine has burrs or some parts are not smooth, which may cause the linen to be scratched or worn during the washing process.

2. The sorting work before washing is not serious, so that some sharp or hard sundries are mixed in it, causing damage during washing.

3. When loading or unloading the machine before and after washing, use too much force or touch sharp objects to puncture or hook.

4. Poor uniform distribution during washing and dehydration or high dehydration time is too long, mechanical force causes tearing, or washing time is too short, the number of times is small, washing residue or washing process is defective, and residual alkali and residual chlorine are not neutralized.

5. The quality and storage environment of the linen itself. Cotton fabrics must be stored away from moisture, the warehouse should be well ventilated, and the edges of the shelves in the warehouse should be smooth. At the same time, the linen room should avoid pests and rodents.

How to avoid linen damage

1. Use detergent correctly, master reasonable feeding time and temperature, understand the basic characteristics and usage methods of detergent, and avoid direct contact of cotton fabrics with strong acidic or corrosive chemicals.

Especially for the correct use of chlorine bleach, remove excess chlorine with a dechlorination agent in time, and neutralize residual alkali with a neutralizer. Also try to avoid direct contact of cotton fabrics with some corrosive chemicals.

2. Do a good job of sorting before washing, including the sorting of linen and the separation of sundries.

3. Check the machine frequently, be careful when collecting and transporting the linen to prevent secondary pollution and man-made damage, and the load should be appropriate (80%85%) when washing, too much or too little will affect the cleanliness and wear of the linen If it is affected, check whether there are sharp and iron debris in the machine drum when the machine is empty.

4. Do a good job in the classification of new and old linen. The natural damage and abnormal damage of old linen should be treated differently. The strength of new and old linen is different, and the length of dehydration time should also be different.

Another point that is directly related to the life of the linen is to avoid "fatigue use", that is, to wash it many times in the same day, and this will accelerate the shortening of the life of the linen.

The linen should be allowed to have a sufficient rest time, more than 24 hours, that is, after washing, rest for one day, and then use it the next day. Invisibly, the life of the linen will be longer.