Should I Use a Towel Service or Buy My Own?
Many businesses assume it is cheaper to have their own towel service, but they don’t reflect deeply on the thought of maintenance. The price of towels ranges from as low as $3 to as high as $75. Buying towels isn’t the only cost included. You need regular maintenance and cleaning which adds expenses like detergence, […]
Managing Your Team’s Isolation Gowns And Scrubs
Dear #dirtylaundryexpert, With COVID, the flu, etc. I want to protect my medical staff. How can I help manage our medical gowns or scrubs? Sincerely, Keep My Team Safe Dear “Keep My Team Safe,” Great question. Let’s examine the primary reason we use medical gowns or scrubs in the first place, which is: To reduce the […]
What To Do If Your Linen Service Bill Is More Than Your Contract Stated
Dear #dirtylaundryexpert, When I signed up with our linen provider, the cost per item was lower than the other companies I got quotes from. Now that I’ve started, my weekly bill is so much higher! What happened? Sincerely, Bait and Switched Dear “Bait and Switched,” I have good news and bad news for you. The bad news is that it sounds […]
Pro-Tips To Calculate Uniform & Scrub Rental Service Numbers
Dear #dirtylaundryexpert, I want to get a scrub service for my employees. I have no idea how to calculate the number of scrubs they’ll need each week. Help! Sincerely, “No Scrubs” Dear “No Scrubs,” To determine the number of scrubs for your employees, do the following: Ask your Linen and Uniform service provider to bring what’s called a “size run” (XS-5XL) to […]
4 Pro Tips About Front Of House Uniforms You Probably Don’t Know
Dear #Dirtylaundryexpert, I don’t have uniforms for my front of house employees. What are some options to make them look more like a team and help raise my brand awareness? Sincerely, “Motley Crew” Dear “Motley Crew,” You know I sell uniform service right? What I hope you realize after reading this, is the only thing […]
Is Your Linen & Uniform Service Provider Getting Your Items Clean?
Dear #Dirtylaundryexpert, How can I tell if my linen provider is getting my items clean? Is there some sort of test? Sincerely, Clean Freak Dear Clean Freak, A good linen and uniform provider should be proud to show you all the effort put into getting your stuff clean. Here are three recommendations to gain confidence that your stuff is clean. Ask […]
Are all linen & uniform companies the same?
Dear #Dirtylaundryexpert, I feel like just a number with my linen company. I’m constantly chasing down the driver and not getting my products. Are all linen companies like this? Sincerely, Just a Number Dear Just a Number, Sadly, you are not alone. Many linen & uniform customers tell me that they feel this way. The challenge is that excellent customer service is not valued the by some […]
Pro tip: How to Get the Best Towel Service in Pennsylvania
Dear #DirtyLaundryExpert, My employees use up our entire delivery of towels almost immediately every week, but it is not in the budget to keep increasing our delivery. What should I do? Signed, “Towels On A Budget” Dear “Towels on a Budget,” I know that’s frustrating. You don’t want to keep increasing your inventory […]
Disposable vs. Reusable Medical Gowns: Which Is Safer?
The debate over the necessary use of disposable versus reusable medical supplies has gone on for a long time. In some cases, disposable is required when it comes to the safety of patients and the danger of cross-contamination. However, medical gowns may be an item that by switching to reusable, you are not risking anyone […]
Hygienically Clean Certification
We have some exciting news to share! As part of our ongoing commitment to superior cleanliness and quality, we’ve earned the TRSA Hygienically Clean Certification. This certification provides a quantified and validated standard of measurement utilizing microbial testing to ensure that all product meets TRSA standards for hygienically clean textiles, linens, and uniforms. While our previous certification covered only healthcare products, we are […]
