Laundry

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  Laundry Symbols

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  It is important that you understand how to select laundry methods according to the laundry labelling.

  Labels are based on:

  • the type of fabric
  • how the fabric needs to be washed, ironed or dry cleaned.

  There are many symbols that you will need to be familiar with, such as:

  washtub	wash
  triangle	bleach
  circle	dry clean
  square	tumble dry
  iron	iron

  Each of these symbols may have further information, such as:

  • a wash tub with a hand, meaning hand wash.

  If any of the base symbols are crossed out, it means DO NOT, for example:

  • a cross over a washtub means DO NOT WASH - here you will usually find a dry cleaning symbol.

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  Laundry Labels

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  Care information and instruction labels:

  • are essential to any type of fabric and quality garment products.
  • provide information for caring and safe handling of fabrics.

  Failure to read these labels carefully may result in:

  • damaged items.
  • complaints from guests.

  The establishment will also have to pay the guest for damaged items.

  Symbols help us know the process for washing or dry cleaning as well as for ironing each garment. As well as the five symbols for washing, bleaching, dry cleaning, drying and ironing. Some labels also show additional written instructions, such as:

  • wash with similar colours
  • wash separately
  • dry flat

  Instructions are usually brief. Make sure you check labels and understand what they mean.

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  Laundry Charges

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  You may be required to calculate laundry charges. Your calculations must be accurate to avoid complaints and confusion.

  Most establishments have a template to fill in; this often has a number of colour coded copies for guests, accounts and housekeeping.

  Laundry dockets usually have the following information:

  • name and room number of guest
  • description of item
  • item ticked on template
  • price of item
  • number of items
  • total laundry cost

  Always repeat the guest's name and room number back to them to make sure you have correct information.

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  1. The Glossary

  The glossary lists the more difficult words related to the topic in alphabetical order. The glossary also gives the meaning for each word.

  2. Look, Cover, Write, Check!

  This activity gives you practice at remembering and writing the words from the glossary.

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  Many hotels provide laundry service for their guests. As an employee, you may be required to undertake duties for providing laundry services to customers or guests. It is important that you understand how to select appropriate laundry methods according to textile labelling, based on the type of fabric that needs to be washed, ironed or dry cleaned. There are many symbols you will need to be familiar with, as well as washing instructions you will need to understand, to make sure clothes and linen are cleaned correctly.

  Company policies must be followed when providing a laundry service. If clothing is damaged this may have a financial impact on the organisation.

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• Do It: Calculate Charges for Laundry Services

  Laundry Price List
  Men		Women		Children
  Shirts/t-shirts	$7.00	Blouse	$7.50	Pants/trousers	$7.00
  Shirts (silk)	$8.00	t-shirts	$6.50	Shorts	$5.50
  Undershirts	$5.00	Skirt	$11.00	Dress	$8.50
  Shorts	$6.00	Pants	$8.00	Skirts	$5.50
  Trousers	$9.50	Dress	$12.50	Shirts/blouse	$6.00
  Jackets	$14.00	Jumpers/cardigans	$13.50	Jumpers	$9.00
  Suits	$22.00	Nightgown	$8.00
  Ties	$4.50

  

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