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A key aspect of the talk was the
role of automation in promoting
sustainability. Automated systems
are capable of precisely managing
water and energy consumption,
thus reducing waste and supporting
environmental goals. This aligns with
the industry’s growing commitment
to greener practices which is an
increasingly important factor in
today’s market.
Saman Udugama - Accommodation
and Quality Assurance Manager,
The Grand Hotel, Nuwara Eliya, Sri
Lanka presented a learning session to Ecolab
an international audience on a crucial
topic: ‘Implementation of the CPC explained and guidance was provided
Method to Extend the Useful Life of on alternative methods, such as
Linen’ — a pressing challenge for wet cleaning, that might be
housekeepers and laundry managers suitable for certain fabrics.
globally. Another popular topic
The CPC method is Saman’s was the pre-treatment
brainchild which encompasses of laundry stains and
Control, Process and Coaching. odours. Best practices
This holistic approach has been were shared for
implemented by several hotels addressing common
across Sri Lanka. The presentation stains, emphasizing
covered the essential aspects of linen the importance of
management. These included selection timely treatment and
and care of linen. the use of appropriate
Likewise, the water quality and the chemicals to ensure
drying process play a significant role effective removal without
in turning out spotlessly clean linen. damaging fabrics.
Taking into consideration that the Avril Sule, Hospitality Expert
linen is likely to come in contact with
various surfaces, an intense training
on stain management is required… it
is necessary to identify the stain and
not follow the one treatment for all
approach.
The Q&A session provided an
opportunity to engage directly with
the audience from Abu Dhabi, Dubai,
Kuwait, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Qatar,
India among others, who raised a
range of practical questions reflecting
their day-to-day challenges. One of
the questions asked was whether
“dry-clean only” clothes could be
washed, to which the risks were

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