A communal laundry room can be a valuable amenity for many residents. The following ideas can help make laundry facilities more appealing:

Convenience Is The Key

The primary design consideration for a laundry room should be its convenience for residents. Communal laundry rooms should be located near main traffic areas, ideally within 250 feet of any unit and preferably on the same floor. This may require having several smaller rooms instead of one large, centralised space.

Make It Safe

Safety and security are crucial for resident satisfaction. Placing the laundry room in a well-lit and visible location enhances safety. To limit access to residents only, consider adding locks to the laundry facility doors.

Keep A Clean Area

Residents should have access to clean laundry areas. Regularly schedule cleaning for the facility and provide plenty of lined bins to encourage cleanliness.

Ensure Compliance

Maintaining hygienic facilities is more important than ever. CLM has been supporting installations and services in social housing, care, and the public sector. Compliance with standards such as The Department of Health’s CFPP 01-14 guidelines is essential, requiring WRAS-approved machines to mitigate contamination risks.
CLM offers commercial laundry solutions, including the CLM Pro range, which provides thermal disinfection to kill viruses and bacteria. These machines are WRAS-approved, energy-efficient, and feature fast wash cycles. CLM’s Complete Care solutions ensure compliance through installation, maintenance, and service support.

Make Sure Equipment Works

Laundry equipment should be regularly checked and maintained to ensure it is always ready for resident use. Encourage residents to report any issues immediately to the CLM service team.

Supply Enough Machines

Providing the right number of washers and dryers reduces wait times and increases satisfaction. The demographic makeup of the residents will help determine the number of machines needed. Contact your CLM representative for assistance in selecting the appropriate equipment.

Add Technology

Innovative technologies can make laundry more convenient. Features like card systems instead of coin-operated machines or apps that notify residents when machines are available are excellent additions.

Enhance the Social Element

Communal laundry rooms can serve as social spaces. By adding amenities like seating, you can foster a sense of community and enhance the social aspect of the space.

Brighten Up

An inviting and attractive laundry room can be achieved with simple updates like fresh paint and improved lighting. Choose colors that match the overall design of the building to create a welcoming atmosphere.

Sustainable Solutions by CLM

CLM supplies a wide range of communal laundry machines tailored to meet specific needs. Their equipment is water technology-listed and designed with sustainability in mind. CLM consultants can perform full laundry audits, offering savings of up to:

• 80% in hot water
• 45% in overall water use
• 60% in electricity
• 35% in gas
• 50% in detergent
• 30% in operator labor

These savings conserve energy, reduce CO2 emissions, and eliminate allergens for users.

For further information and support, contact the CLM Team today at www.clm-services.co.uk.

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