How to Remove Oil From Your Uniforms

If you work in a facility where you’re around oil, your uniforms have probably ended up stained with oil at one point or another. It can be hard to avoid and easy to stain your clothes. After all, oil substances are particularly thick making oil stains hard to remove from your clothing. So here are […]

Why You Need A Hospital Linen Service

Getting admitted to a hospital is usually an unfavorable situation. That’s why it’s essential for hospitals to do everything possible to create a comfortable environment for their patients. One game-changer is constantly having the cleanest bed sheets, gowns, towels, and more for patients to use while waiting for treatment, undergoing surgery, or peacefully recovering. In […]

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 […]