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                  •  Reuse of Linen: Set       8. Monitoring &
                     standards for the lifespan of
                     linen and regularly assess   Quality Control
                     wear and tear. Some textiles,   •  Inspection of Linen: After
                     like curtains and blankets,   each wash cycle, inspect the
                     may need to be recycled      linens for any wear, tear,
                     or upcycled after a certain   or stains that didn’t come
                     number of washes.            off. Implementing a quality
                                                  control process ensures
                  6. Maintenance of               only clean, well-maintained
                  Equipment                       linens are put back into use.
                  •  Regular Servicing:        •  Tracking & Accountability:
                     Preventive maintenance of    Introduce a tracking
                     washer-extractors, dryers,   system for linen to ensure
                     and ironing machines to      accountability, reduce losses,
                     avoid breakdowns and         and monitor the performance
                     ensure smooth operation.     of laundry operations.
                  •  Automation & Digitization:   •  Customer Feedback: Gather
                     Use automated dosing         feedback from passengers
                     systems for detergents and   or staff to continuously
                     digital monitoring of laundry   improve laundry services.
                     cycles to ensure consistency
                     and efficiency.           9. Automation
                  •  Water Softening Systems:
                     Indian Railways may       & Technological
                     operate in regions with   Advancements
                     hard water. Water softeners   •  Automated Laundry
                     prevent scale build up in    Systems: Indian Railways
                     machines, preserving their   should consider adopting
                     efficiency and lifespan.
                                                  automation in laundry
                  7. Training for Staff           processes to increase
                                                  efficiency. Conveyor belts,
                  •  Regular Training on          automatic folding machines,
                     Machine Use & Fabric Care:   and centralized washing
                     Staff must be trained on how   systems can help manage the
                     to properly load machines,   large volumes of laundry.
                     select appropriate cycles,
                     and use chemicals safely.  •  Digital Monitoring of
                  •  Safety Protocols:            Laundry Operations:
                     Emphasizing the importance   Implementing a central
                     of hygiene, personal safety,   digital dashboard that
                     and emergency protocols in   monitors all aspects of the
                     case of chemical exposure or   laundry cycle in real-time,
                     machine malfunctions.        optimizing water, energy
                  •  Standard Operating           use, and productivity.
                     Procedures (SOPs):        •  Smart Sensors: Machines
                     Developing clear SOPs for    equipped with sensors that
                     washing, drying, ironing,    adjust washing cycles based
                     and handling linen to ensure   on the fabric load can further
                     consistent quality.          enhance energy efficiency.
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