I couldn't have a real hotel working experience without trying my hand in laundry and housekeeping--the backbone of the hotel. And I learned a valuable lesson from the experience: I can't even cover a pillow.

Determined to reinvent itself as a small, tight-knit community with big-city amenities, Pittsburgh was early to adopt sustainability as a foundation for progressive growth. Needless to say, hotels in the area have followed suit.

A big hurdle for green laundry detergent is the stigma of being a green cleaning solution--too expensive and ineffective. But for the most part, these stereotypes are myths.

Many green solutions offer an economic spin--by saving water, energy, etc.--that makes them more appealing. Eco-friendly laundry detergent doesn't pack those same savings promises, but it can make a more direct impact on the physical world.

While laundry efficiency can be gained from productive equipment, in terms of labor, the most improvement still comes from well-thought-out staffing and room layout.

A buzzword in hospitality is efficiency, and it pertains to business operations and new environmental practices. In the laundry room, high-efficiency equipment and new cleaning methods can provide both.

Pellerin Milnor’s V-Series washer-extractors, with 40-160 lb. (18-72 kg) capacities, now feature new RinSave water saver software that eliminates excessive rinse and intermediate extract steps.

There's more to laundry than soiled sheets, soaps and suds. To guests at a hotel, the smell of laundry is a key component in the perception of cleanliness.

Until recently, detergents used in professional settings were very different from commercial detergent and much more dangerous.

Pellerin Milnor’s Energy Saver Seal runs at lower dryer temperatures because of its intelligent Air Flow Control design. Milnor dryers can run on a significantly lower temperature, which extends linen life and cuts operating costs.