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There is no broadly accepted definition within the laundry industry as to what “hygienically clean” means, however, it is generally recognized that it means that the textiles have been treated such that “bioburden” has been adequately removed so that the item can be used without fear of being a source ...

From American Laundry News, February 2026: Wash temperature has always been part of an effective industrial laundry formula, along with mechanical action, chemistry, and time. Low and high temperatures have been used throughout the industry’s history, but for many years, higher temperatures have been required to achieve desired cleanliness levels, especially ...

ARTA is pleased to announce that its study on the effectiveness of peracetic acid (PAA) to kill Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) spores is now available for download from the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC). The ARTA study — “The efficacy of a simulated tunnel washer process on removal and ...

Maximizing laundry wash time efficiency improves productivity, controls energy and water usage, and supports consistent wash quality. This technical article explains how time interacts with temperature, mechanical action, and chemical action, and how optimized wash formulas and modern chemistry can reduce wash cycle length while increasing throughput and lowering overall ...

A strong chemical representative laundry relationship plays a key role in improving wash formula design, washroom efficiency, chemical dispensing performance, and overall operational costs. This article explains what a chemical representative should do, how often they should visit, who they should work with inside the laundry, and how both sides ...

Choosing a laundry chemical supplier involves more than simply comparing prices. This article walks through a five-step buying process that helps laundry operations evaluate suppliers based on service expertise, company support, program effectiveness, cost versus value, and the ability to implement changes smoothly. By looking closely at quality results, operational ...