Laundry Material Testing
Laundry facilities participating in Laundry Compliance certification programs are continually tested to ensure the highest degree of quality control is maintained. There are several organizations who test laundered goods in a lab to ensure products are safe for use.
The two most prevalent organizations are the TRSA (Textile Rental Services Association) and the Healthcare Laundry Accreditation Council (HLAC).
The HLAC has a single accreditation and is focused primarily on the healthcare industry. The TRSA has several certifications which have different requirements and meet specific industry needs. In addition to the primary “Hygienically Clean” certification standard which is a good idea for every commercial laundry, medical facilities looking to achieve the “Hygienically Clean Healthcare” standard are required to meet stricter standards for the prevention for spreading blood-borne illnesses. For companies serving restaurants and food service facilities, they offer a “Hygienically Clean Food Service” standard which is tailored to prevent illness from cross contamination and food-borne illnesses.
