Commercial Laundry vs. In-House Hotel Laundry
The true cost of an in-house laundry operation includes much more than detergent. Commercial washers and dryers require an initial investment, ongoing maintenance, utilities, floor space, staff time, and eventual repair or replacement. When equipment goes down unexpectedly, the hotel still needs clean linen even though its processing capacity has suddenly decreased.
Labor is another major consideration. Every hour spent loading machines, moving wet linens, folding sheets, or organizing towels is time that cannot be spent elsewhere in the property. During staffing shortages or unusually busy periods, laundry can become an especially difficult responsibility to keep ahead of.








