Linen Chute & its Cleaning Procedure

By- Varun Singhania

HOUSEKEEPING

What is Linen Chute/ Laundry Chute ?

A sloping channel or slide for conveying soiled linen from the upper floors to the laundry usually situated on the ground floor or in the basement.

Importance• Most efficient• Economical• Fast• Safe & easy

Why is cleaning necessary?• Maintain hygiene.• Quality of linen.• Periodical cleaning helps in maintaining

the chute and proper functioning.

Cleaning

• Regular inspection.• Contract given to physical plant.• Laundry room & linen chute blocked.• Doors marked. “DANGER - OUT OF

SERVICE” • Notify Hospital Administration when

laundry chutes are down for cleaning, and when they are back in service.

Procedure.• Top to bottom floor• High pressure water sprayer

used (495 psi)• Careful enough not to

dislodge, bend or break the sprinkler heads inside.

• Biodegradable and alkali solutions used.

• Residue dumped in an appropriate place.

• When the work is complete, the management is informed.

Safety• Splash proof gown,

submicron mask, protective eyewear, gloves.

• Rescue team and Medical assistance on the spot.

• Washing of hands when its complete.(after removing the gown)

BEFORE CLEANING

AFTER CLEANING

Bibliography

• http://www.hellotrade.com/ecotech-system-pune/linen-chute-laundry-chute.html

• Wikipedia• Google search engine.

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