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COVER STORY: Examining how you can find cost savings within your care home laundry

As care homes continue to grapple with financial challenges amid the current economic climate, an examination of laundry processes can reveal substantial opportunities for cost reduction. Amanda Symmons, care expert at WASHCO, looks into how reviewing all facets of your laundry operations can lead to significant financial benefits

In an era where the cost of living poses considerable challenges, care homes across the UK are exploring all avenues for implementing cost-saving measures. Your on-premise laundry room – a critical component of your care home – presents numerous opportunities to minimise energy consumption and waste, ultimately contributing to overall cost reduction.

Through working closely with our many care home customers, we have been able to establish the areas where an inefficient laundry could be costing you more money than it should. These are the key areas we have identified where small changes could mean big savings.

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