A comparison makes sense when you measure the same textiles and the same workload.
Start with what you can measure.
For the selected period, record the amount of processed textiles, water and energy consumption, laundry chemicals, working hours and maintenance costs. If common meters serve other parts of the facility, mark what is the estimate, and what is really the measured consumption of the laundry.
For planning comparisons, add up the relevant costs and divide them by the quantity of finished textiles. State what the calculation includes: labour and equipment purchase costs should not be silently excluded when comparing alternatives.
Energy data has its purpose.
Water and energy are important items when choosing equipment. ENERGY STAR review of commercial washing machines shows why efficiency is relevant to the customer. Its certification marks and average results should not be automatically attributed to TOLON models or large industrial laundry.
For each model, ask for technical specifications and the conditions under which they were measured. Compare equivalent programs, loads and energy sources. Your monthly bill depends on how the equipment is used, not just its specifications.
Write down what is being done again
Rewashing, waiting and unnecessary textile handling are not always visible in the initial calculation. Record returned items and their causes: stains, an unsuitable program, poor finishing or an organisational issue.
This record is used to talk to the team. Before changing the program or laundry chemicals, check the textile instructions, equipment documentation and recommendations of the respective suppliers. The goal is a repeatable result, not a reduction of one item at all costs.
A simple monthly review
- Kilograms of finished textiles, by groups.
- Water and energy, with a data source designation.
- Laundry chemicals and actual labour hours.
- Maintenance and duration of downtime.
- The amount of repeated washing and the reason.
Track changes over time and mark periods with a different volume or type of textiles. Such an overview provides a better basis for deciding on new equipment than comparing the purchase price only.
What does this look like in your laundry room?
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