PRINCIPLES OF

LAUNDERING
 SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

1.Discuss the principles of laundering such as

collection and transportation, arrival and
sorting.
2.Determine the advantages and disadvantages
of two methods of Laundering.
LA  LAUNDERING
UN -Process of washing linens or clothing to
D
LA E R remove soils and bad odor that stick to the
UN IN cloth fabric.

DR G/  Laundry processes are often done in a

Y room reserved for that purpose; in an

individual home this is referred to as a
laundry room.
 The material that is being washed, or
has been laundered, is also generally
referred to as laundry.
 The Industrial Revolution gradually led
to mechanized solutions to laundry work,
notably the washing machine and later
the tumble dryer.
 TWO METHODS OF LAUNDRY

Modern Laundry
Traditional Laundry
 BASIC STEPS MACHINE WASH

Learning how to do laundry is

not difficult. Today’s fabrics,
detergents, and machines take
most of the mystery and
mistakes out of the process.
1. Read the Labels
 Check the care labels on your garments and linens. They will tell
you whether or not an item can be machine washed. Also, every
type of fabric has properties that determine how it reacts to heat,
water, and cleaning solvents:

•Care of Cotton Fabrics

•Care of Synthetic Fabrics
•Care of Wool Fabrics
Place all clothes that are labeled “wash separately” or “hand wash”
into separate piles. If the label says, “dry clean only,” believe it and
place it in a bag to take to the dry cleaner.
2. Sort
 Start by sorting the laundry by color:
 Whites, pastels, light grays, and white
background prints will go in one pile.
 Deep colored clothes—black, red,
navy, brown, dark gray—go in another
pile.
 Size: Heavily soiled clothes should be
washed separately.
 Degree of soil
3. Sort Again
 Sort each pile one more time by
type of fabric.

Washing by fabric type allows

you to use different
water temperatures and keeps drying
cycles simple. To reduce lint,
never wash lint producing fabrics
and lint attracting fabrics together!
4. Select the right Detergent
 Select an all-purpose laundry detergent
. Read the directions to determine how
much to use based on the size of the
load.
5. Pick a Water Temperature and
Cycle
 Unless your clothing is caked with dirt and
heavily stained, washing in cold water will
serve your needs and prevent most laundry
disasters.
 The exception is cotton underwear and
bedsheets that needs hot water to remove
body oil. Bed linens and towels need to be
washed at the highest recommended
temperature at least every other wash to
sanitize them.
6. Final Check
 Look for any
stains and pretreat them. Certain
types of stains
require special techniques to
remove them, while many can be
handled with a spot treatment.
7. Load the Washer
 Load items into the washer one at a
time.

 To protect fabric finishes and reduce

the “washed out” look, turn knitted
items, corduroy, textured fabric, and
dark colors inside out.
8. Unload the Washer
 Promptly remove wet laundry
from the washer to lessen
wrinkles and prevent mildew.
Hang items to air dry, lay flat to
dry, or place them in the dryer.
9. Load the Dryer
 It's important to dry all lightweight
items together and all heavy fabric
items together and choose the
correct dryer temperature for each.
 There are many good reasons why you
might consider
hang drying your laundry. Chief among
those are saving energy (and money)
and less damage to your clothes.
10. Hang or Fold and Store
 Hang or fold each piece as it
comes out of the dryer to
prevent wrinkling. And, of
course, iron if you must. As soon
as possible, return clothes and
linens to the proper closet or
drawer.
 How to Hand-Wash Clothes
Step 1: Read the Label
Read the garment label for specific product recommendations regarding hand-washing
clothes. Then choose the best detergent for hand-washing clothes. If no care label exists,
choose a mild detergent or dishwashing liquid.
Step 2: Fill Tub with Water
Fill a small tub or sink with water at the temperature recommended on the care label. If no
care label exists, choose cool to lukewarm water.
Step 3: Submerge and Soak
Submerge the garment in the soapy water and soak.
Step 4: Rinse and Repeat
Drain the sink or tub, and refill it with cool rinse water. Push the garment up and down in
the water until all soap is removed. If you're unsure, sniff the garment to make sure it is no
longer scented. Repeat the process with clean water if necessary.
What are the advantages
and disadvantages of the
two methods?
 STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES USED BY LAUNDRY
DEPARTMENTS IN HOTELS:
1.Collect soiled linens
-part of bedroom cleaning protocol
Guest may be advised of the collection of linens and clothes to be
laundered via telephone calls. Take note of the following procedure:
a. Greet the guest pleasantly. You may say, “ Good
morning/afternoon/evening (name of the guest). “Identify the
department and yourself by saying, “ Laundry department,(say your
name) speaking.”
b. Advise the guest of the time the soiled clothes and linens will be collected.
c. Entertain questions of the guest regarding the service.
 When collecting soiled linens and clothes from the guest
room, follow these steps:
a. Knock on the door three times and announce “Laundry
service!”
b. Inform the guest that you came to collect their laundry.
Ask permission to count and inspect the items.
c. Check whether the guest has properly filled out the
laundry list.
d. Place the items in each respective bag, making sure that
they are closed so that no items will fall out.
2. TRANSPORT LINENS
-Soiled linens from the laundry chute are mobilized
through the laundry trolley
3.SORT LINENS
-Laundry is sorted based on color, degree of soil, and
type of fabric.
PRINCIPLES THAT APPLIES IN HOTEL LAUNDERING
Sort immediately
Wash linens together based on soil, fabric, and
color
Mend before washing
No more soil
Fold immediately
Maintain a clean and orderly linen room
TEN PRACTICAL TIPS ON HOW TO MAINTAIN A CLEAN AND
ORGANIZED LINEN AREA
1. All surfaces in the linen receiving, storage, and laundry area must be
cleaned everyday.
2. Soiled linen receptacles must also be cleaned regularly or when the
need arises.
3. Spills on the floor of any laundry chemicals should be immediately
wiped and cleaned.
4. Mop or vacuum the floor beginning from the farthest to the nearest
area.
5. Dry laundry machines with clean cloth after every use and wipe the
outside of the machine with cloth.
6. Laundry sink must be free from excess detergents or
chemicals.
7. Wipe countertops and shelves as frequently as needed.
8. If the laundry area has glass windows or doors, these too
must be cleaned regularly to remove dust.
9. Use disinfectant to remove dirt and make the room sanitized.
10.Keep the linen room organized by putting linens in their
proper place.

Use the right equipment and the right amount of laundry

chemicals.