Many people wonder, how do hotels do laundry? And what is on premise laundry? Hotels face unique demands when it comes to laundry. From round-the-clock operation to a high demand for cleanliness and fresh scent, a huge number of items to be washed and dried each day, all while keeping on top of looking after guests and maintaining a high level of service across the board.
A high quality laundry solution is a must have in terms of delivering pristine clean laundry with minimal cost. Ozone laundry systems are the best way to deliver such a solution. Larger hotels have been taking advantage of ozone laundry systems for several years, but now technology innovations are improving accessibility to hotels of all sizes with on premise laundry. What is on premise laundry? It simply means laundry is done at the hotel rather than getting outsourced, which is a common solution in the industry.
How Ozone Laundry Systems Work
Ozone (O³) is a compound that occurs naturally in our atmosphere. You’ve likely heard of the ozone layer, which protects our planet from harmful ultraviolet radiation. However, ozone is also an incredibly effective disinfectant and cleaning agent. An ozone laundry system, such as the OTEK System by Ozone Technologies generates ozone gas as a cleansing and disinfection booster
Ozone generators can be installed on an existing commercial washing machine or be included as part of a new washing machine. The ozone gas is fed directly into the wash wheel where it dissolves in cold water. As the wash cycles, the ozone expands the weave of the linen, helping to release ingrained soil and chemical redeposition.
Benefits of Ozone Laundry for Hotels
By utilising an ozone laundry system in your hotel, you can access a host of benefits, both in terms of sustainability and cost savings.
- Ozone makes fabrics easier to clean, reducing wash cycles by up to 30%. This helps conserve energy and allow personnel more time for other tasks. Ozone also reduces dryer gas use by up to 40% as ozone lowers water retention in linen, shortening a typical 45-55 minute dryer cycle to 25 to 35 minutes.
- Ozone laundry systems utilise cold water, so your laundry operations will have no need for hot water. Considering that laundry operations are responsible for 17% of a hotel’s annual water heating needs, this can save a considerable amount of energy and money. The overall savings can be up to 40% in water use and a staggering 90% in overall energy use for laundry operations.
- Less water and detergent is needed to clean fabrics treated with ozone, due to ozone’s ability to open up fabrics during the cleaning process. Though some detergent is still needed, far less is needed, saving money and decreasing strain on wastewater treatment facilities that are responsible for removing harsh laundry chemicals from water.
- Ozone laundry systems extend the life of your fabrics. Hot water and detergents tend to strain and wear down fabrics over time, so by encountering less of these, your fabrics can last up to three times longer.
Find Out More About Ozone Hotel Laundry Systems
Ozone Technologies’ patented OTEK System is changing how hotels do laundry. This technology can help reduce your hotel’s laundry costs while boosting the performance of your washing machines and chemicals. Book a free demonstration today or contact us to find out more.
