In the wake of recent healthcare changes, it is imperative that nursing homes residences strengthen their safety and hygiene measures. To have a residential laundry is one of the best ways to ensure a clean and safe environment.
It is in this context where the industrial washing machines and sanitary barrier washer extractors are key to guarantee safe washing processes in any residential laundry. residential laundries.
Below, we will highlight the main advantages of three pieces of equipment that, combined, transform the laundry room of any residence into a more efficient, safe and productive space.
The importance of laundry in retirement homes
The hygiene and disinfection are majoras these centers must ensure a safe and healthy ensure a safe and healthy environment for all residents. The washing process must remove both visible visible dirt, as well as the microbiological load present on the fabrics, ensuring complete disinfection..
Having a professional laundry within the residence allows for comprehensive management of the cleaning and disinfection of all the center’s linen: personal clothing, sheets, blankets, towels and table linen. A well-structured well-structured system includes washing, drying, ironing and distribution of linen and distribution of garments in a safe and efficient.
Key benefits of a laundromat in nursing homes for the elderly
A full laundry service in residences allows for optimal care of the residents, offering correct and safe hygiene.
In this type of services we will find different benefits that we can see below:
- Hygiene increases and prevents the spread of disease.
- A laundry room allows for greater control of residents’ garments and prevents loss.
- Provides greater confidence in residents and family members as the in-house laundry service will assist in the final choice.
- Allows for customized laundering if necessary. This is an important benefit, as residents require specific care, including washing and hygiene of clothing and other textiles.
What should a residential laundry include?
Laundry in a nursing home residence must guarantee a washing process that avoids cross-contamination by establishing the following key aspects:
- Differentiate the dirty linen area from the clean linen area, establishing a sanitary barrier.
- Use items such as trolleys or containers to transport both dirty and clean linen, indistinctly.
- Ventilate the laundry properly and periodically.
- Do not shake or leave soiled laundry in any area of the laundry room.
- Personnel should be organized into a soiled area and a clean area to prevent the team processing soiled linen from handling clean linen.
- Maintain proper personal and laundry hygiene and any utensils or machines used.
How does a nursing home laundry work?
A laundry professional is divided structure into different zones: washing, drying and ironing.
- The washing area has the function of receiving the laundry, sorting the garments, preparing the loads and the washing machines, preparing the appropriate program and starting the washing process. This is the most important step, since it is where special care must be taken when receiving the dirty clothes, taking into account that they should not be mixed with the clothes that have already finished the washing process.
The drying area is in charge of unloading the laundry from the washing machines once the washing program is finished, sorting the different clean garments and taking them to the drying and ironing machines. The team in this area is also in charge of ironing, folding and quality control of processed garments in the washing and drying area. in the washing and drying area.
In order to achieve a correct operation in the washing process and optimum results, it must be taken into account, above all, to differentiate the dirty linen area from the clean linen area in each of the processes.
Otherwise, the sorting, washing, drying and ironing process must be repeated.
Why is a laundry room so important in a nursing home?
To have a laundry in residences is essential to ensure good hygiene, comfort, autonomy and well-being. well-being and well-being of residents, as well as preventing infections and their possible spread.
Since the Covid-19 pandemic, cleaning and disinfection of garments in laundries in nursing homes and other healthcare facilities has become an unavoidable priority.
A residential laundry must guarantee washing processes at high temperatures and with high at high temperatures and with effective chemicals, thus ensuring effective chemicals, thus ensuring disinfection and prevention of viruses such as coronavirus.
To reinforce hygiene and safety in these environments, DOMUS makes available to the residences technologies such as the ozone cabinet for laundry. These devices sanitize and deodorize clothing and other textiles without the need for chemicals, eliminating bacteria and viruses naturally.
If you want to learn more about how it works and all the benefits it brings, we recommend you read our blog about the ozone cabinet to deodorize and sanitize clothes..
At centers such as nursing homes and hospitals, the laundry must operate under strict protocols, ensuring that all garment handling is done within the facility to avoid cross-contamination.
A residential laundry must be equipped with specific machinery and advanced and advanced technology,
The teams of Domus allow a washing process with larger quantities of linen and at high temperatures, guaranteeing disinfection and time optimization.
Here are the Domus solutions designed to Domus solutions designed to optimize the operation of any laundry in nursing homes:
DOMUS machines for laundries in retirement homes
Washing machines with sanitary barrier: ASM-16, 22 TOUCH II
The sanitary washer 16-22 kg is the ideal solution for a residential laundry, as it has been specifically designed to avoid cross-contamination between dirty and clean laundry.
Thanks to its its double door system, it guarantees a total separation between the dirty and clean linen areas, an indispensable requirement in any residential laundry. It is available in 16 and 22 kg capacities.
In terms of efficiency, it has a high G FACTOR which improves the centrifugation process, together with the innovative 7″ TOUCH II microprocessor. 7″ (optional on both sides), ideal for optimizing each washing phase in residential laundries.
Thanks to connectivity DOMUSCONNECTconnectivity, you can control the level consumption water and detergent consumption, access real-time statistics and manage customized programs via USB.
All with IoT and Ethernet connectivity for full performance control.
In addition, it can be connected to the Ecotank recovery tank.The system is a must-have solution for any residential laundry that aspires to be more efficient and sustainable. This system saves up to 70% of annual water consumption and optimizes the entire laundry process with an environmentally friendly approach.
Single drum dryer DTT 23 ECO-ENERGY
The industrial dryer DTT 23 ECO-ENERGY is specially designed to ensure efficient and high quality drying in any nursing home laundry. Its excellent energy efficiency makes this machine a safe and profitable investment for healthcare and geriatric facilities.
Cith this line of dryers we have revolutionized the concept efficiency in residential laundries: incorporates control smart from air recirculation thermal insulation double glazed door and a large debris filter. The axial-radial air flow system y the microprocessor 7″ TOUCH II guarantee maximum control of each cycle. All This is managed with DOMUSCONNECT, which makes it possible to monitor and optimize the performance of all the machines in the center.
System Compatibility Wet Cleaning. These dryers are designed to minimize maintenance, facilitate daily use and offer total connectivity, key factors in any residential laundry.
In addition, to optimize the organization of garments, Domus offers RFID (radio frequency identification) technology, which allows total control of the textile inventory, minimizing misclassification errors and clothing losses.
CF WALL-MOUNTED CALENDERS: EFFICIENCY AND COMPACTNESS
These ironers feature Ø 325 mm or 500 mm rollers, electric or gas heating, and intuitive electronic controls that simplify daily work. They are designed for laundries seeking efficiency without sacrificing professional results, even in environments with a medium volume of garments.
We have two models designed to meet the specific needs of each residential laundry:
- The 3300mm wall-mounted calenders ideal for centers with a medium volume of flat linen. Its compact size facilitates its integration even in small spaces, without sacrificing high efficiency and ironing quality.
- The 2000mm wall-mounted calenders are designed for residences with a high daily load. Thanks to its production capacity and advanced features, it allows superior performance in laundries that must process large volumes of linen quickly and accurately.
Both options offer intuitive electronic controls, electric or gas heating, and rollers of Ø 325 or 500 mm, ensuring a professional user experience adapted to everyday requirements.
Two layout options for residential laundries: with and without sanitary barrier
At Domus, we know that each residence has different needs and budgets. For this reason, we offer two distribution proposals for laundry rooms in residences, which adapt to both centers with high health requirements and those with standard requirements.
1. Distribution with sanitary barrier
This option incorporates a physical physical partition wall y washing machines with sanitary barrierdesigned to ensure total separation between the soiled linen area and the clean linen area. It is the ideal configuration for facilities that require compliance with RABC standards or strict hygiene protocols.
Domus has different models of washing machines with sanitary barrier according to the needs of each residence:
- DHB-27, 35, 50, 70 TOUCH II: 27-70kg sanitary washing machine
- ASA-100, Pullman TOUCH II: 100kg sanitary washing machine
- ASM-16, 22 TOUCH II: 16-22kg sanitary washing machine
All these models allow a completely safe washing process, avoiding cross-contamination and protecting both residents and staff. In addition, they are equipped with the TOUCH II y DOMUSCONNECT for total process control.
2. Standard distribution with industrial washing machines
This proposal dispenses with the dividing wall, employing high-speed industrial washing machines with advanced functions. Although there is no physical separation between zones, internal handling and organization protocols can be applied to maintain hygiene.
This alternative is more flexible and economical, especially suitable for residences with lower laundry volumes or without the need to comply with strict sanitary regulations. Domus industrial washing machines, such as the DHS range, offer efficiency, connectivity and compatibility with systems such as Wet Cleaning y ECOTANK.
Both proposals are designed to adapt to any space and need.
Do you need help choosing the ideal equipment for your residential laundry?
We know that choosing the right washer, dryer or ironer is not easy if you do not have experience in the sector or do not know in detail the functions of each model.
You can also consult our solutions DOMUSCARE the new system, a comprehensive concept that combines efficiency, hygiene and connectivity for laundries in the health and social care sector. With tools such as DOMUSCONNECT, you will have remote access to all your machines, facilitating decision making, preventive maintenance and process control in real time.
