Question

How are the different sections organised in a commercial or institutional laundry?

Answer 1

1. Receiving and Sorting Section: In this section, soiled clothes and linen are received, counted, labelled, and recorded. They are then sorted according to the type of fabric, colour, degree of soiling, and washing requirements to prevent damage during cleaning.
2. Washing Section: The sorted articles are washed using suitable detergents, chemicals, water temperature, and washing machines. The washing method depends on the type of fabric and the nature of stains.
3. Drying Section: After washing, the fabrics are dried either by tumble dryers, hydro extractors, or air drying. The drying method is selected according to the fabric type to avoid shrinkage or damage.
4. Finishing Section: The dried articles are ironed, pressed, steamed, folded, and finished to remove wrinkles and improve their appearance. This section ensures that the fabrics are neat and ready for use.
5. Repair and Mending Section: If any garment or linen is damaged, it is repaired by stitching torn areas, replacing buttons, fixing zippers, or carrying out minor alterations before it is returned.
6. Packing and Distribution Section: In the final section, the cleaned and finished articles are checked for quality, packed properly, and delivered to customers or supplied to the respective departments.