International multi-service provider Elis has opened a brand-new laundry facility committed solely to the residential care sector. Located in Bridgwater with easy access to major transport networks, the site specialises in laundering residents’ clothing and personal items, as well as providing flat linen rental items such as bed linen and towels from a network of healthcare sites across the UK.
The facility is to offer an efficient and quick service to care homes of all sizes in various locations and is designed to help customers streamline laundry processes. The company operates on an industrial scale, with machines that can process the equivalent of around 8-10 conventional loads of washing all in one go. Each resident is provided with their own mesh bags for laundering, with separate bags available for delicate fabrics. Since bags are labelled with the resident’s name and a unique QR code, garments can be tracked through the entire laundry process to eliminate the risk of lost or misplaced items.
One monthly cost for all services offers simplified financial forecasting, with no need for capital investment in flat linen items. Care homes could also benefit from potentially lower insurance premiums owing to the reduced risk of fire or injury from laundry equipment on site.
