SOP – Laundry – Load and unload washers
SOP Number: HK - 12 ( SOP serial number and department code )
Department: Housekeeping – Laundry
Date Issued: DATE THE DOCUMENT WAS CREATED
Time to Train: 30 Minutes
Prepare loads of laundry:
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The weight of each laundry can change as per the property and linen quality.
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Use a weighing scale to weight the solid linen batch.
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Always load the washer with the correct capacity, Do not overload or under load the machines.
Organize the laundry activity:
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Always follow the laundry production log to determine the order in which the washing has to be done.
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Record the loads you wash on the log.
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Wash heavily soiled linen first so that the stains will not ruin the other items.
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If you have multiple washers then start each washer in at least of a time difference of 5 to 10 minutes which will help in the below process.
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Smooth and consistent work flow.
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Save water.
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Save electricity and electrical overloads.
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Prevents flooding and clogged drains due to washer’s draining at the same time.
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Always schedule the laundry loads to meet up with the next stage in the laundry cycle.
Note: Laundry cycle flow chart
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Keep the correct amount of flat work, such as tablecloths and sheets washed to allow continues operation of the calendar machines.
Special thinks to notice while washing:
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Wash new linens with color separately the first few times, There is a chance of dyeing other fabrics if this is not done.
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To avoid fading of dark colored linens wash them in lower temperature.
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Wash uniforms in cold water to prevent fading of darker colors onto lighter colors.
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Do not use chlorine / bleach on colored linens / clothes.
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If the clothes / uniforms has delicate embroideries, decorative buttons, strings etc. then wash them inside nylon mesh bags to prevent damage and also to avoid tangling.
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Never overload or under load the washers.
Training Summary questions:
Q1. Explain how to prepare loads for laundry?
Q2. Why should we record the loads which is washed?
Q3. What is the advantages of having a time difference between multiple loads?
Q4. Why it is important to record all items on the lost and found register?
Q5. Chlorine / bleach to be avoided on what kind of linens ?