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The audience also showed
keen interest in the technical
aspects of laundry operations.
Questions about purchasing and
maintaining washer extractors
were addressed. The panel advised
on what to consider before buying
a washer extractor, such as load
capacity, energy efficiency, and the
importance of regular cleaning to
prevent machine malfunctions and
maintain hygiene.
A common concern was dealing
with clothes that had accidentally
shrunk during the laundering Stas Chem Technologies Pvt. Ltd
process. Tips were provided on how
to mitigate shrinkage, such as using colour bleeding, a common Quoting Aravinda Jayathilaka
cold water and gentle cycles, and problem in both commercial and from Sri Lanka -- “The event was
suggested methods for attempting to household laundry settings. exceptionally well-organized and
restore shrunken garments. The sessions were skilfully provided a valuable knowledge-
Colour bleeding, dry-cleaning connected by Dharna Shukla, sharing platform and networking
versus wet-cleaning, and other Assistant Professor at Amity platform. The sessions on
fabric care issues also sparked University, Lucknow. Being part technological advancements
lively discussions. The panel of the Housekeeping Fraternity, and innovative practices were
clarified the differences between enabled her to provide a genuine particularly enlightening.
these cleaning methods and touch in linking the sessions “The depth of expertise
provided advice on preventing together. shared by the speakers and the

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