Hospital linens are not average laundry load !!
It can be exposed to bodily fluids, bacteria and pathogens during patient care.
If these textiles are not properly disinfected, they may contribute to the spread of hospital acquired infections.
HOW THE LAUNDRY IS CLEANED ??
The machines operating in laundry work are operated in carefully calibrated thermal environment.
They use specific detergents and disinfectants to eliminate harmful bacteria and viruses.
Linens are washed at temperatures exceeding 70 degree Celsius for a period of time so that effective removal of pathogenic microorganisms are achieved.
Linens used in isolation ward and surgical ward are cleaned in different way than general ward linens.