July 14, 2010 | Blog | By Chris Crowell
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.
July 1, 2010 | Article | Hotel and Motel Management | By Jason Q. Freed
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.
January 5, 2010 | Article | Hotel and Motel Management | By Chris Crowell
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.
January 5, 2010 | Article | Hotel and Motel Management | By Chris Crowell
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.
October 23, 2009 | Article | Hotel and Motel Management | By Chris Crowell
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.
October 23, 2009 | Article | Hotel and Motel Management | By Chris Crowell
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.
February 3, 2009 | Newswire
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.
February 1, 2009 | Article | Hotel and Motel Management | By Chris Crowell
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.
January 27, 2009 | Article | Hotel and Motel Management | By Chris Crowell
Until recently, detergents used in professional settings were very different from commercial detergent and much more dangerous.
January 23, 2009 | Newswire
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.