Housekeeping & Laundry Equipment

Take 100% control of turnaround times, stocks and quality of finish by running your own on-premise towel laundry and cut laundry costs by 25-45%.

Girbau works with all types of hotels, spas and leisure facilities, supporting everyone from large hotel groups to small independent operators. It offers energy efficient, high productivity laundry equipment for the ultimate in-house laundry operation.

For a small to medium-sized establishment, a towel laundry may be the best starting point. Girbau’s full range of washers, dryers and ironers ensures you have the right equipment for a truly professional finish for all your towels, bath robes, bed linen, table linen and you can even choose to offer a dedicated laundry service for guests.

Hospitality Expo, taking place at Ascot Racecourse 24-25 April, will see the global trade show premiere of Girbau’s innovative new GENIUS Series Internet-enabled washers with Sapphire software for remote performance and disinfection monitoring. Additional features include robust chassis design, high water extraction, gentle Care Plus drum and 10-inch colour user interface. Designed to lower water and energy consumption while boosting productivity, Girbau washers feature automatic chemical dosing, high-speed spinning, unmatched durability and a high degree of programmability.

The washers’ high spin speed achieves a market-leading centrifugal spin force of up to 400G throughout the spin cycle to leave laundry with residual moisture levels of less than 50%. This very high water extraction ability offers significant energy and cost savings in the subsequent drying process.

Girbau’s premium ED series dryers ensure all items including delicates are dried safely, uniformly, efficiently and cost-effectively. Designed to be more energy efficient than any other conventional dryer, ED Series feature Girbau’s Transflow technology. This is a combination of both radial and axial airflow for maximum efficiency, reduced cycle times and lower energy costs. Cabinet insulation and a double-glazed door further optimise energy efficiency.

The highly reliable and accurate humidity control system automatically senses when clothes are dry and activates the cool down process maximising energy efficiency and assuring textile care. The large drum’s unique Care Touch design and manufacture with no sharp edges prolongs linen life.

The new Sapphire remote-control software from Girbau gives you easy, flexible and versatile control of your on-premise laundry. You can manage your laundry, analyse data, compile production reports and do everything remotely, in real time, from any device. A smart-alerts system sends a text or email when there is any irregularity in how machines are working. Problems are solved quickly and effectively, optimising time and informing future operational decisions.

Girbau UK’s nationwide service operation has a team of experienced company-trained engineers and direct access to the factory for spare parts, allowing it to respond quickly to any urgent customer calls with high levels of first-time fixes.

Contact us today or on stand 47 at Hospitality Expo on how to take control of supply, quality and costs with your own onpremise laundry.

Tel: 01462 427780 Website: www.girbau.co.uk Email: sales@girbau.co.uk

SWITCH+SAVE

Expected savings of 25% and up to 45% plus • Typical return on investment within 12-18 months*

With a Girbau on premise laundry you will make savings, take operational control and improve quality

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Bath Sheet 550g Hand Towel 550g

*ROI includes additional utility and labour costs

Bath Mat 750g

An on premise laundry can quickly pay for itself in almost any hotel.

OPL Estimate

Outsource Estimate

See what savings your business can achieve!

Desktop Analysis

A Girbau desktop laundry analysis will help you to quickly identify savings. We take the data on your current outsourced laundry, convert this to wash weights and loads per day and provide you with a detailed financial breakdown comparing outsourced cost with the savings achievable in-house. We take all factors into account including capital expenditure, utilities and labour.

Sustainability

An on premise laundry saves the costs and emissions associated with road transport from outsourcing.

Specialist Advice

Our specialist hotel laundry consultants can undertake a comprehensive review of your existing laundry and recommend the best equipment to maximise operational efficiency and flexibility.

Design Service

Our laundry design department, can design a customised layout to meet your operational requirements. If space is tight, our experts can offer some innovative solutions.

Disinfection Monitoring Package

Now more than ever, hotels must ensure the health of guests and staff through best laundering practices. Girbau’s new Disinfection Monitoring Package (DMP) allows you to control and verify that disinfection parameters have been met in each wash cycle.

Girbau INTELI

INTELI is the brains behind the modern Girbau washing machine. Its sophisticated computer controls are easy to operate and allow us to create finely-tuned programs for your hotel. It means you keep a tight control on water, energy and detergent consumption without ever comprising quality. With up to 99 programs, we ensure you have a program for everything you need.

Hotel Laundry Experts

Girbau works with leading hoteliers globally and in the UK including: Hilton Worldwide, QHotels Group, Landmark Hotel, Ritz Hotel, St Martins Lane Hotel and many more.

Deal Direct with Manufacturer

Girbau is the only company in the UK to manufacture, install, service and maintain a full range of commercial laundry equipment and has more than 60 years’ experience in helping customers to design, set up and operate hotel laundries.

Contact us to request a free no-obligation laundry consultation for your hotel business.

How to get the best from your commercial washing machine

Commercial washing machines. Great when they’re working properly but what happens if things go wrong?

Unexpected costs, the expense and disruption of downtime – the repercussions don’t really bear thinking about. Important then, to ensure your equipment is properly maintained and running efficiently.

Sounds sensible doesn’t it? But how do you achieve this? Here leading suppliers of commercial laundry equipment, Wolf Laundry, share some of their top tips on how to get the best from your commercial washing machine.

Top tips for peak performance

1. Buy right

If you’re going to get the best out for your machine, it’s important to make sure you’re using the right equipment in the first place. Commercial washing machines come in a range of sizes, so be sure to do your research first to find the ideal solution for your setup. You need a model that can accommodate your typical load size to ensure you’re not at risk of regularly over – or under – loading.

2. Read the instructions

It’s a basic one but you’ll be surprised (or maybe you won’t!) by how few people actually take the time to read the instruction manual. Ideally, your machine will be intuitive and easy to use. But a quick read of the instructions is still worthwhile, helping to ensure you’re not missing anything that could be detrimental to the operation of the machine or affect its lifespan. It may also highlight programmes and useful features you aren’t aware of.

3. Hot wash

A commercial washing machine is unlikely to get much time off. Constant cycles take their toll, meaning dirt and bacteria can build up. This is especially true if you tend to wash on cooler cycles.

To combat this, try to find a window to run an empty hot wash, roughly once a week, to keep on top of things.

4. Check for damage

The inlet and outlet hose are fundamental to a commercial washing machine, so be sure to check them regularly for any signs of damage or wear. Cracks, blisters, or anything that doesn’t look completely normal, should be checked out by a professional service engineer to prevent potential problems.

Likewise, it’s advisable to examine the belt for signs of fraying, so you can arrange a replacement before it snaps and avoid interruption to service.

5. Leave the door open

It’s unavoidable that the inside of a washing machine is a damp environment but if mould starts to grow it will hamper the quality of your wash. So how do you stop damp from becoming a problem?

The trick is to leave the washing machine door ajar when not in use. This allows moisture to escape and the machine’s inners to ventilate and dry.

6. Clean

A hot wash will clean the depths of the machine, but the door, seals and soap dispenser will also benefit from a thorough clean and wipe round by hand, and it’s essential to make this a regular part of your routine.

7. Choose the right detergent

You’ve invested in quality equipment, so why not use quality detergent as well? All too often people cut corners using substandard soaps, which reduce the quality of wash results.

Be careful about what goes into your machine and use quality detergent and fabric softeners. Important here to also make sure you use the right amount. Too much and you’re wasting money and overloading the machine, too little and you won’t get the clean you’re looking for. For the perfect quantity every wash, it’s worth considering automatic dosing for your machine.

8. Sign up for a service contract

With the best will in the world, you’re not a trained engineer, so the best way to maximise the life span and functionality of your commercial washing machine is to sign up for a servicing contract.

Not only is this a great way to stay on top of maintenance and to spot potential issues before they become a problem, but it will give you peace of mind that you will receive fast and efficient help when you need it most. With a pay monthly deal – such as our One Care package – you can relax knowing you’re covered for all breakdowns and servicing within one single monthly payment, making budgeting a breeze.

Talk to Wolf

Keen to get the best out of your commercial washing machine? Then talk to the team at Wolf Laundry. As leading suppliers of commercial ware washing equipment, we not only identify and supply the best washing solutions for all sectors, we can also install, maintain and repair, with a comprehensive service built around you.

To find out more about what we do, talk to the team today on 01226 714 515 or fill in our contact form and we’ll be back in touch soon.