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A lot of veterinary clinics and animal care facilities mistakenly purchase washers and dryers from local appliance and big-box stores in good faith they’ll work for years to come. Problem is, they don’t. Even worse, when they breakdown, owners quickly discover that the warranty that came with the appliance is null and void. Why? Because the machine was used in…

In the hospitality world, there are times of occupancy madness that kick every area of a hotel or resort into full gear. We know this as “peak season” and preparedness is the key to overcoming its challenges – especially in the laundry room. In this column, I offer several tips for ensuring a seamless peak season laundry operation. Are your…

Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over the course 21 years, Advantage Equipment has sold and installed turnout gear washers at more than 600 fire departments. In this Q and A, Vlahos provides expert advice on how to select the right washer for cleaning turnout gear according…

  Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over the course 21+ years, Advantage Equipment has sold and installed turnout gear washers and dryers at more than 600 fire departments. In this Q & A, Vlahos explains the difference between soft- and hard-mount washers and which is preferable…

Whether your animal care facility is in the market for new laundry equipment because laundry keeps piling up, or your equipment keeps breaking down, it isn’t always easy to figure out what’s best for your space and budget. In this article, I’ll offer some pointers on choosing laundry equipment that not only solves your problems and fits in your space,…

Joel Jorgensen, vice president of sales at Girbau North America, holds over 28 years of laundry industry experience. A frequent contributor to a variety of laundry industry publications, he is considered an expert on commercial/industrial laundry development and operation. Q: What features make the new Genius Washer line stand apart from competitive models? A: There are a number of features…

Vet clinics and pet care facilities often battle with recurring washer breakdowns thanks to the nature of their businesses and what they are washing. When it happens, breakdowns create contaminated laundry pileups, staff headaches and expensive machine repairs or replacements. Sound familiar? Read the following tips and put a halt to all the breakdowns… Overcoming Pet HairPurchase a commercial washer…

At a vet clinic, it’s essential to complete laundry in less time. When laundry is completed in less time, your vet clinic not only uses less utilities — cutting costs, it reduces costly labor hours and keeps employees focused on the duties they were hired to perform. So, if it’s time for your vet clinic’s laundry to run more efficiently…

Does your veterinary practice struggle to get laundry done? There are likely multiple reasons for this. The first is probably due to frequent equipment breakdowns because residential machines aren’t engineered to handle vet clinic laundry. The second is likely that it takes too long for laundry to dry — contributing to lower laundry production, dryer bottlenecks and laundry pileups. The…

As highly programmable machines, E-Series Washers offer the flexibility to meet all hospital laundering standards, including the Centers for Disease Control’s CDC, now and into the future. Available in a wide range of capacities — from 20 to 255 pounds — Continental pony washers properly clean everything from pillows, gowns and bed linens, to blankets, scrubs and bed pads.Adaptability for…