September 13, 2022
Receiving a new order of linen is an exciting time – everyone loves fresh new towels and sheets. That is, until you realize that all of that linen has to be washed in the laundry before heading to your rooms.
Not only can a new shipment of linen cause a major laundry backlog, but the costs of this initial laundering can really add up. The cost and hassle of this initial wash is what led us to create our innovative Room Ready for You® Laundered with Tide® program. This program delivers pre-washed sheets and towels to your properties, ready for immediate use.
Our proprietary Room Ready process integrates laundering into our manufacturing process, providing pre-washed sheets and towels that you can use straight out of the box. The process is conducted in a Clean Room environment to avoid contamination and products are carefully packed in a thick plastic liner for protection during transport.
There are 5 key benefits to our Room Ready for You® Laundered with Tide® process:
Using new linen that hasn’t been pre-washed can result in a number of guest experience issues. Firstly, unwashed linen has a scratchy, uncomfortable feel that will certainly lead to guest complaints. In addition, unwashed linen is not pH balanced, which can cause skin irritation in guests. For your guest’s comfort and safety, you should always ensure new linen is properly washed prior to use.
Due to inflation and other factors, the cost of laundry has seen a significant rise. The average laundry cost per pound is $0.40 as of September 2022. Our Room Ready program eliminates one wash and dry cycle for all of your sheets and towels. This saves properties an average of 10-12% of their linen acquisition cost.
As an example, if your property orders $5,000 worth of sheets and towels, you are saving roughly $500-600 when you buy Room Ready products.
A wide range of our towels and sheeting products come Room Ready for You® Laundered with Tide®.
For further assistance with selecting the right pre-washed sheets and towels for your property, contact us today!
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