Top 5 eco-friendly laundry solutions for sustainable commercial operations across Australia and New Zealand
Sustainability is becoming a priority for commercial laundries across Australia and New Zealand. Hotels, aged care facilities, laundromats and dry cleaners are all under increasing pressure to reduce water usage, energy consumption and chemical waste without compromising cleaning performance or hygiene standards.
Creating a greener laundry operation does not require a complete overhaul. Choosing the right combination of efficient machinery, smarter chemical solutions and reusable handling products can significantly reduce environmental impact while also lowering operating costs.
Below are five eco-friendly laundry solutions available from UDS that help businesses move towards more sustainable operations.
1. Tolon washer extractors
Modern washer extractors play a major role in reducing water and energy consumption. Tolon washer extractors are designed with efficiency in mind, using advanced wash programming to minimise water usage while still delivering excellent cleaning results.
These machines allow operators to optimise wash cycles based on load size and fabric type, reducing unnecessary water, power and detergent use. Faster extraction speeds also mean shorter drying times, further lowering energy consumption.
Sustainability benefits
- Reduced water usage per wash cycle
- Lower energy consumption during washing and drying
- Optimised programs that minimise chemical waste
- Long service life reduces equipment replacement impact
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2. Albachem professional spotting agents
Targeted stain removal is one of the simplest ways to reduce chemical waste in commercial laundries. Albachem spotting agents are designed to remove stains at the source, reducing the need for repeat washing, reprocessing or over-dosing detergents.
By treating stains effectively before washing or dry cleaning, operators can achieve cleaner results with fewer wash cycles, saving water, energy and chemicals.
Sustainability benefits
- Reduces re-washing and repeat processing
- Minimises overall detergent and solvent usage
- Targeted application limits chemical waste
- Protects fabrics, extending garment life
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3. Laundry net bags
Reusable laundry net bags are a simple but effective way to support sustainable laundry practices. These bags protect delicate items during washing, reduce garment damage and help prevent loss, which means fewer replacements and less textile waste.
They also allow mixed loads while protecting lighter fabrics, improving load efficiency and reducing the number of wash cycles required.
Sustainability benefits
- Reusable alternative to disposable sorting methods
- Reduces garment damage and textile waste
- Improves wash efficiency by allowing mixed loads
- Extends the lifespan of delicate garments
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4. Laundry powder clean brite 25kg
Bulk commercial detergents like Clean Brite help reduce packaging waste and transport emissions compared to smaller consumer products. Designed for professional laundries, this powder delivers effective cleaning at controlled dosages, helping prevent overuse.
Correct dosing improves wash efficiency, reduces chemical discharge and supports better rinse results, which in turn saves water.
Sustainability benefits
- Bulk packaging reduces plastic waste
- Efficient formulas require controlled, lower dosages
- Professional performance reduces rewash cycles
- Suitable for high-volume commercial use
Learn more about Laundry powder Clean Brite 25kg
5. Perchloroethylene dry cleaning solvent
When used correctly and responsibly, perchloroethylene remains an efficient dry-cleaning solvent that delivers strong cleaning results with minimal repeat processing. High-quality solvent reduces the need for multiple cleaning cycles and helps protect garments, extending their usable life.
Proper filtration, recovery systems and best-practice handling are key to maintaining efficiency and reducing waste in dry-cleaning operations.
Sustainability benefits
- Efficient cleaning reduces repeat dry-clean cycles
- Protects garments, reducing textile disposal
- Compatible with modern solvent recovery systems
- Trusted performance for professional applications
Learn more about Perchloroethylene dry cleaning solvent
Need help with laundry detergents, parts and machines for your commercial dry cleaning or laundromat operation across Australia or New Zealand?
UDS offer a range of high-quality commercial laundry products and machines that can help you achieve high quality and professional results. Whether you’re operating a hotel, hospital, laundromat or other commercial laundry, we can help.
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