The best way to deal with medical laundry equipment breakdowns is to have a good preventative maintenance program, according to an article on the American Laundry News website.
Minimizing the number of breakdowns, preventive maintenance often extends the life of your equipment, according to Michael Kirsch of HCSC Laundry, Allentown, Pa.
Keeping detailed maintenance records can be helpful to determine equipment adjustment and inspection intervals.
Just like equipment preventive maintenance, it is equally important for healthcare linen rental companies to always maintain a strong circulating inventory, the article said.
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