What the Heck is That?
This product, used in laundry, elevates the pH of the wash water, facilitating the release of soils and stains from fabrics.
What is an Alkali Break?
In the first step (or first two steps, more accurately) of the industrial laundry process, these two things are done with the clothing or materials to be cleaned.
What is Sorting & Weighing?
This process leads to increased productivity, reduced operating costs, improved service quality, and a reduced environmental impact, within an industrial laundry setting.
What is Tracking the Wash Floor, or Wash Efficiency?
This is the third wheel in the wash bath, and is used on an as-needed basis.
What is Water Conditioner?
A conversation with this microbiologist will likely leave you not able to eat at another buffet ...EVER again.
Who is Kara Mikkelson?
ChemStation is a family affair. Name a father + son, brother + sister AND husband + wife duo in ChemStation-land.
Who are: 1) Eddie & Mitch Lendenski, 2) Ivan & Loana Rivera (ALT: Meg Heveran and Andy Homan), and 3) Matt & Katie Overton.
This product, known for its ability to impart a soft texture, minimize wrinkles, diminish static, and infuse a pleasant scent, is a staple in the realm of fabric care.
What is a Softener?
DAILY DOUBLE!
In the industrial laundry process, stubborn stains are commonly treated by doing this.
What is a Rewash?
Bedsheets, pillowcases, cotton uniforms, and patient gowns, typically fall within this category of textile from a laundry standpoint.
What is Light Soil?
This could be considered the "shovel" of the wash cycle.
What is the Detergent?
This ChemStation employee loves to tell customers about the ChemStation System and is likely to describe the outcome by saying, “It's a neat deal.”
Who is Jeff Purks?
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This ChemStation Manufacturing Center owns a business called LD Supply, where they produce their own line of high quality laundry products.
Who is ChemStation Rio Grande? (Alt: ChemStation El Paso).
This product, utilized during the last rinse cycle, serves to decrease the water's pH and aid in eliminating detergent, rust, and mineral buildup.
What is a Sour?
In the industrial Laundry Process, these 3 steps must be completed in order for the materials to be considered ready for the customer.
What are 1) Fold, 2) Store, 3) Bag?
Man-made fabrics like polyester, nylon, acetate, and acrylic are also called by this name. These fabrics are widely used in the textile industry for various purposes, including clothing, home decor, and accessories.
Synthetic Fabrics
This product is used to get that pH low, low, low.
What is a Sour?
This ChemStation Sales rep's knowledge of the cannabis industry and his LinkedIn photo might leave you questioning whether he enjoys his customer’s product a little too much.
Who is Sean Cochran?
This product is surfactant based and helps carry the dirt, stains, & soils away from the material being cleaned.
What is a Detergent?
This term refers to a wash cycle used to clean stained textiles so that they can be returned to circulation or restored. This process involves increasing the time, temperature, and chemical action to effectively remove stains and soils from the textiles. Because this process is harsh on the textiles it is intended as a "last chance" treatment before discarding the textiles.
What is Reclaim?
DAILY DOUBLE!
Food & Beverage linens and/or fabrics with grease stains, oils, and fats, typically fall within this category of textile, from a laundry standpoint.
What are Heavy Soils?
In a wash cycle, this would be considered the pickaxe because it "breaks through" soils with strength, speed, and durability.
What is the Alkali Break?
It is said that the Neanderthals used this to protect their necks from the elements. We have no idea if that's true but Johnny Ornelas of Toronto probably does. Despite facing periods of ridicule and being banned in some countries, both Johnny and this hairstyle, persist.
What is the mullet?
This product is used to remove stains and whiten fabrics.
What is Bleach?
This term refers to the cleaning of textiles, such as garments, using water, chemicals, and soap to remove dirt, dust, stains, and other impurities. This process is essential for maintaining the cleanliness and quality of the textiles being processed.
What is Wash?
This is the amount of time it takes for a specific load of laundry to complete a full cycle, including washing, rinsing, and drying. This critical factor in overall productivity of the laundry operation is essential for maximizing the efficiency of the laundry process.
What is Turn Time?
This product is used to clean up after the chlorine, and is used on an as-needed basis.
What is Anti-Chlor?
DAILY DOUBLE!
This ChemStation Sales Rep's growth numbers, especially in the Dairy industry, as well as his knowledge of Bobby Brown/New Edition's discography will leave you wondering what he's got in his secret sauce!
Who is Dan Gotter?
This product alters the chemistry of the wash water to counteract calcium, magnesium, and the majority of hard water minerals.
What is a Water Conditioner?
This term refers to the movement of soiled and clean linens or textiles within the laundry facility. This can involve carts, tubs, and/or automated conveyor systems to move large volumes of laundry from one process to another, eliminating the need for manual handling and reducing the risk of workplace injuries. Properly performing this is crucial to prevent contamination and maintain the cleanliness of the textiles throughout the laundry process.
What is "Transport"?
This pricing metric is used by commercial laundry services. It refers to the cost of laundry services based on a standard weight measurement, such as 100 pounds.
What is Cost per 100 Weight?
The three types of this product are chlorine, non-chlorine, and oxygen, and are what makes it the stain-removing powerhouse of the wash formula.
What is Bleach?
This ChemStation sales rep is celebrating her 25th year in Sales at ChemStation this year and while her driving skills leave something to be desired, she certainly knows a thing or two about driving business!
Who is Sheryl Semler?