<p> YOUR HOTELS LOGO</p><p>SOP – Laundry – Load and unload washers</p><p>SOP Number: HK - 12 ( SOP serial number and department code )</p><p>Department: Housekeeping – Laundry</p><p>Date Issued: DATE THE DOCUMENT WAS CREATED</p><p>Time to Train: 30 Minutes</p><p>Prepare loads of laundry:</p><p>The weight of each laundry can change as per the property and linen quality.</p><p>Use a weighing scale to weight the solid linen batch.</p><p>Always load the washer with the correct capacity, Do not overload or under load the machines.</p><p>Organize the laundry activity:</p><p>Always follow the laundry production log to determine the order in which the washing has to be done.</p><p>Record the loads you wash on the log.</p><p>Wash heavily soiled linen first so that the stains will not ruin the other items.</p><p>If you have multiple washers then start each washer in at least of a time difference of 5 to 10 minutes which will help in the below process.</p><p>Smooth and consistent work flow. Save water. Save electricity and electrical overloads. Prevents flooding and clogged drains due to washer’s draining at the same time.</p><p>Always schedule the laundry loads to meet up with the next stage in the laundry cycle. Note: Laundry cycle flow chart</p><p>Keep the correct amount of flatwork, such as tablecloths and sheets washed to allow continues operation of the calendar machines.</p><p>Special thinks to notice while washing:</p><p>Wash new linens with color separately the first few times, There is a chance of dyeing other fabrics if this is not done.</p><p>To avoid fading of dark colored linens wash them in lower temperature. Wash uniforms in cold water to prevent fading of darker colors onto lighter colors.</p><p>Do not use chlorine / bleach on colored linens / clothes.</p><p>If the clothes / uniforms has delicate embroideries, decorative buttons, strings etc. then wash them inside nylon mesh bags to prevent damage and also to avoid tangling.</p><p>Never overload or under load the washers.</p><p>Training Summary questions: Q1. Explain how to prepare loads for laundry? Q2. Why should we record the loads which is washed? Q3. What is the advantages of having a time difference between multiple loads? Q4. Why it is important to record all items on the lost and found register? Q5. Chlorine / bleach to be avoided on what kind of linens ?</p>