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A lot of veterinary clinics and animal care facilities mistakenly purchase washers and dryers from local appliance and big-box stores in good faith they’ll work for years to come. Problem is, they don’t. Even worse, when they breakdown, owners quickly discover that the warranty that came with the appliance is null and void. Why? Because the machine was used in…

In the hospitality world, there are times of occupancy madness that kick every area of a hotel or resort into full gear. We know this as “peak season” and preparedness is the key to overcoming its challenges – especially in the laundry room. In this column, I offer several tips for ensuring a seamless peak season laundry operation. Are your…

Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over the course 21 years, Advantage Equipment has sold and installed turnout gear washers at more than 600 fire departments. In this Q and A, Vlahos provides expert advice on how to select the right washer for cleaning turnout gear according…

If you’re in the market for a new athletic laundry solution, it’s important to consider your goals and how they relate to your budget, chemical provider, wash quality, and time spent processing laundry. At Sports Laundry Systems (SLS), we offer highly flexible athletic laundry solutions that check the boxes most important to you and your organization. Before deciding to invest…

  Scott Vlahos is president of Advantage Equipment Inc., a full-service laundry solutions provider serving Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Over the course 21+ years, Advantage Equipment has sold and installed turnout gear washers and dryers at more than 600 fire departments. In this Q & A, Vlahos explains the difference between soft- and hard-mount washers and which is preferable…

After spending 30 years as a teacher and coach at both the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Steve Leib has gained a deep understanding of the challenges faced by athletic programs. As a college football coach, he has personally witnessed the difficulties involved in processing athletic laundry. Since then, Coach Leib has worked with teams at the high school,…

Whether your animal care facility is in the market for new laundry equipment because laundry keeps piling up, or your equipment keeps breaking down, it isn’t always easy to figure out what’s best for your space and budget. In this article, I’ll offer some pointers on choosing laundry equipment that not only solves your problems and fits in your space,…

Equipment managers juggle many tasks on a day-to-day basis. Worrying about laundry shouldn’t be one of them. The good news is that there are Sports Laundry Systems on the market designed just for equipment managers and tackling the dirty laundry loads of multiple sports played in an array of venues. So, it doesn’t matter if you’re washing red-dirt stained white…

Having spent 30 years as a teacher and coach at both the high school and collegiate levels, Coach Steve Leib understands the challenges facing athletic programs. As a college football coach, he has witnessed the struggles of processing athletic laundry, and since then has worked with teams at the high school, collegiate and pro sports levels to help streamline laundry…

Vet clinics and pet care facilities often battle with recurring washer breakdowns thanks to the nature of their businesses and what they are washing. When it happens, breakdowns create contaminated laundry pileups, staff headaches and expensive machine repairs or replacements. Sound familiar? Read the following tips and put a halt to all the breakdowns… Overcoming Pet HairPurchase a commercial washer…