Food Manufacturers Need Commercial Laundry Equipment, Stellisons Commercial StatesMany food manufacturing facilities still use domestic washing machines for workwear, unaware that these machines lack the temperature capability and cycle speed needed to eliminate pathogens and allergens that accumulate during production shifts. This creates contamination risks that proper production zoning alone cannot control. "Your staff walk off the production floor with workwear covered in flour dust, raw meat residue, allergens and bacteria," said a spokesperson for Stellisons Commercial. "Domestic machines washing at 40 degrees don't kill these pathogens. They just redistribute them across the load. The next shift puts on workwear still carrying salmonella." What Commercial Equipment Actually Does Differently Commercial washing machines designed for food safety reach temperatures proven to destroy foodborne pathogens, not just reduce bacterial counts. This thermal disinfection capability is essential for items contacting raw meat, poultry, seafood, and high risk ingredients. The Miele Professional Little Giants range completes wash cycles in 49 minutes with commercial dryers finishing in 38 minutes. This speed allows complete laundering between shifts without requiring large backup inventories. Faster drying also prevents bacterial recovery during the extended damp periods that domestic dryers create. HACCP Identifies Workwear As A Critical Control Point Environmental Health Officers examine laundry procedures during inspections because workwear represents a critical control point in contamination management. Inadequate facilities or domestic equipment raises questions about whether facilities have properly identified and controlled hazards. Stellisons Commercial, a Miele Professional Approved Partner with 50 years of experience, supplies commercial washing machines with thermal disinfection programmes specifically designed for food manufacturing applications. The equipment comes in 6kg, 7kg, and 8kg capacities with vertical stacking options that fit in under one square metre. The company also supplies commercial detergents formulated for food production with emulsifiers that handle proteins, fats, and oils at high temperatures without breaking down, unlike domestic detergents. Free site assessments examine workwear volumes, contamination types, available space, and shift patterns to recommend appropriate equipment specifications. Installation is scheduled around production operations and includes staff training and ongoing maintenance support across Essex, Suffolk, and Kent. About Stellisons Commercial Stellisons Commercial is a Miele Professional Approved Partner with 50 years of experience supplying commercial laundry solutions to food manufacturers, spas, care homes, and hospitality businesses across Essex, Suffolk, and Kent. For more information, visit their website at https://www.stellisonscommercial.co.uk/ Stellisons Commercial 14 Parsons Road, Manor Trading Estate South Benfleet, SS7 4PY Phone: 01268 638060 Email: commercial@stellisonltd.co.uk End
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