Seasonal Challenges: Summer Laundry Tips for Salons

Summer is here and salons face a unique set of challenges with their laundry. Increased temperatures, heightened humidity, and a surge in foot traffic can put extra strain on your laundry systems and procedures. For salon owners and managers, navigating these seasonal changes effectively can ensure that your linens, towels, and uniforms remain pristine and ready for clients.

Understanding Summer Laundry Challenges

1. Heat and Humidity:

• Challenge: The combination of heat and high humidity can lead to a buildup of mildew and unpleasant odours in laundry. This is particularly troublesome for salons where cleanliness and freshness are paramount.
• Solution: Regularly clean your washing machines and dryers to prevent mildew and odour buildup. Consider investing in high-efficiency commercial dryers, such as the Schulthess Proline Range, which are designed to handle the increased moisture and heat effectively.

2. Increased Volume of Laundry

• Challenge: Summer often sees a rise in salon clients and therefore an increase in the volume of laundry. This can put extra strain on your equipment and require more frequent maintenance.
• Solution: Upgrade to larger capacity washers and dryers if needed. We’re proud to offer a range of commercial and industrial machines with higher capacities and faster cycle times, ensuring you can keep up with the increased demand without compromising on quality.

3. Stain Management

• Challenge: Sunscreen, hair products, and other salon treatments can leave stubborn stains on towels and uniforms, making summer stain management a critical task.
• Solution: Utilise high-performance detergents, such as Flow, that come with advanced formulas designed to tackle tough stains, ensuring your linens and uniforms come out spotless.

4. Energy Efficiency

• Challenge: With more frequent washes and drying cycles, energy consumption can spike, leading to higher operational costs.
• Solution: Opt for energy-efficient machines that reduce water and electricity usage. The Schulthess Proline Range is engineered to be both effective and energy-conscious, helping you save on utility bills while maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

5. Drying Time

• Challenge: In the summer heat, drying times can be inconsistent, which may delay turnaround times for clean linens.
• Solution: Invest in commercial dryers with advanced moisture sensing technology to optimise drying times. The ADC i-Series models are equipped with such features, ensuring faster and more efficient drying, even during peak summer usage.

Expert Tips for Effective Summer Laundry

• 1. Regular Maintenance: Outside of professional servicing, perform routine maintenance on your laundry equipment to avoid breakdowns and ensure optimal performance. Clean filters, check for blockages, and inspect hoses regularly.
• 2. Proper Sorting: Separate heavily soiled items from lighter ones to ensure effective cleaning and prevent cross-contamination. Use appropriate detergents and stain removers for different types of stains and fabrics.
• 3. Temperature Control: While high temperatures can aid in cleaning, extreme heat may damage certain fabrics. Follow manufacturer guidelines for washing and drying temperatures to preserve the integrity of your salon’s linens and uniforms.
• 4. Efficient Load Management: Avoid overloading machines to ensure thorough washing and drying. Balanced loads not only enhance cleaning performance but also reduce wear and tear on your equipment.
• 5. Professional Advice: Consult with our team of laundry equipment experts to evaluate your current setup and explore options for upgrading to more efficient systems, tailored to your salon’s specific needs.

Conclusion

Summer presents a set of unique challenges for salon laundry, but with the right approach and equipment, you can maintain impeccable standards of cleanliness and efficiency. By addressing issues like heat and humidity, increased laundry volume, and energy consumption with advanced commercial laundry solutions, you can keep your salon running smoothly all season long. 

We offer a range of high-performance commercial laundry equipment designed to meet these challenges head-on. Explore their selection to find solutions that can enhance your salon’s laundry processes and ensure your linens and uniforms are always fresh and ready for your clients.

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