HAPPY DALE ONLINE SANITARIUM

One of the most commonly held beliefs here at Happy Dale is that Nurses and other staff look professional and great.  A major contributing factor is the use of starch in our laundry room. 
A starched, pressed shirt looks professional and clean under a business suit. Nurses and other staff uniforms can remain wrinkle free for longer after being starched.

 

​Since the 16th century, the paste used centuries before was modified to create the starch that we commonly associate with dry cleaners today (although, we have further altered and advanced it over time). It was discovered that sweat, debris, dirt and other grime would attach to starch—as opposed to the clothes—and the fabric would be easier to clean. This is still one benefit of starching clothing and one reason why starch continues to be used in the dry cleaning industry.

 

  Use segregation therefor becomes an important part of laundry as well as colors, as you do not want starched towels, washcloths, and dish towels. It is important to remember, when we use starch, we need to specify light, medium or heavy. The more starch used, the stiffer the fabric will be after ironing—starch is typically applied while the clothing is being pressed in spray form, but we generally  use it in the washing machines in powdered form as this is more economical.

 

you wouldn't want to see on of our technicians in a frumpy white lab coat now would you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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