Laundry can be incredibly complex and costly for care homes to manage. Typically costing between £30-£50 per resident, per week, care environments demand laundry practices way above the status quo, and it’s a well-documented tension point to meet acceptable standards, whilst trying to control overheads.
There is light at the end of the tunnel. With the right products and systems, care homes do have a golden opportunity to make long-term, sustainable operational cost savings of up to 20%, by looking at the bigger picture of Total Operating Value (TOV).
This approach takes into account more than just the product price point, which is the natural go-to for cost-cutting. TOV guides toward strong professional brands trusted to do a better job, also considering time saving and other important reductions such as electricity, water, and wash time.
For example, an optimised laundry system for one care home group achieved up to -40% reduction in electricity consumption due to having the confidence to lower the temperature. Water usage reduced by -23%, and wash-time by -28% because of first-pass results, eliminating the need for pre-wash and re-wash. And let us not forget the comfort of residents and satisfaction of their relatives finding them with clean, fresh-smelling clothes and soft bedding. Utopia.
The secret sauce is the chemical quality with a focus on strong performance and a solid process, using a simple, safe, and effective line-up that works right the first time, eliminating unnecessary costs and labour.
To find out just how much your home could save, and try our cost-savings calculator, speak to one of our helpful experts on 01772 425310 or [email protected]
