Care Home Washing Machine

When it comes to water usage, care homes in the UK are subject to the same regulations as hospitals, hospices, schools and retirement homes. Owners of even the smallest establishments have to be aware that every care home washing machine needs to be performing in a safe and hygienic manner, because if it’s not the case serious repercussions could soon follow.

The main cause for concern is that water which has been used to wash clothing, bedding and tableware could flow back into the machines, causing contamination that could lead to major health problems. Because of this concern, regulations regarding the standard of the appliances – and the quality of the plumbing work – are strictly applied by the relevant authorities. The message is simple: if you’re not sure, ask the experts.

Every care home washing machine is expected to be used far more than any domestic appliance, of course. The relevant overuse can have a negative effect on the machine’s efficiency, and in turn on its levels of safety. Annual inspections and regular safety checks are a must, so if your establishment isn’t being monitored you should be speaking to Allsop & Francis at the earliest possible opportunity.

All of our machines are WRAS Approved

The Water Regulations Advisory Service (WRAS) recommend regular monitoring by accredited specialists. As a supplier of WRAS-approved appliances, we encourage all of our customers to make every effort to ensure full compliance with the regulations. Whether your care home caters for a handful of residents or several dozen, the rules (and the punishments) remain the same.

During the laundry process, all washing machines will contain a certain amount of contaminated water which is inevitably removed during the cycle. However, problems can occur if a decrease in pressure causes an unexpected backflow. The dirty water can then, even without the user’s knowledge, make its way into the residence’s supply of drinking water. From there, the risk of future contamination is all too obvious.

Allsop & Francis are pleased to offer inspections and safety checks to customers. As the UK Number One partner to Miele, we know our appliances are the finest on the market, and we go to great lengths to ensure the end users are operating them in the safest and most hygienic manner. A care home washing machine needs to be an efficient part of the process, and with our help it always will be.