6electrolux mini guide
Storing and sorting dirty laundry
Measures recommended under European Guidelines
European norm no. EN 14065 recommends that dirty laundry be delivered to the laundry daily in coloured textile bags
as follows:
Large flat laundry:
One colour for bags containing sheets etc, all types of textiles, all sizes.
Small flat laundry:
One colour for bags containing pillow cases, bolster
cases, all catering laundry, kitchen towels and aprons, handkerchiefs, hospital gowns, nightdresses and pyjamas.
Laundry to be
One colour for bags containing all towels, flannels etc
All other laundry:
One colour for bags containing all other bedding, clothing, furnishings
Staff uniforms and “at risk” laundry is excluded from the above
•Collect textiles separately
•Do not store dirty laundry for long periods
•Do not bring dirty laundry into contact with clean laundry during transport
