9 Things You Should Know About Spa & Wellness & Linens

December 3, 2017 by

At Austin Linen Service we are always looking for new trends in the spa and wellness industry, after all, it’s our business to produce the best linen service in Austin for our spa, fitness, massage and chiropractic service providers. According to the International SPA Association Foundation who recently launched a Spa Industry Workforce survey to […]

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Choosing the Right Towel

June 8, 2017 by

    Don’t throw in the towel! Towels. How do I choose the right towels? To some, they are just a commodity, but choosing the right towels for your business whether you are a hotel, bed and breakfast, massage/salon, medical facility, or a restaurant can make a big difference in your bottom line as well […]

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Linens and Lint in the Operating Room

May 26, 2017 by

Lint entering surgical wounds can often lead to health complications. Lint and fibers in the operating room can become trouble when it enters a wound and become an opportunity for surgical site infections and other complications. Invasive surgical procedures can introduce lint and fibers directly into a patient’s bloodstream. Not only is this a health […]

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Bed Bugs, Lice, and Linens

May 11, 2017 by

Bed bugs or lice, just the mention makes you want to itch. The Centers for Disease Control estimates there are anywhere from six to 12 million infestations of lice per year. The lice are transferred most frequently by heads touching heads, not in the sharing of hats or scarves as was often the thought of […]

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Reduce Infections with Copper-Infused Linens

April 2, 2017 by

Copper is an essential element in our body. It is also an element increasingly found in medical and hospital linens. Sentara Albemarle Medical Center recently debuted new linens and patient gowns infused with copper. The medical center also has plans to install copper-infused handrails and tabletops for patients this summer, according to Bonnie Thrift the […]

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“Superbugs” On Your Floors And Linens

March 4, 2017 by

The American Journal of Infection Control recently published a report that confirms, “Hospital room floors may be more of a ‘superbug’ threat than many hospital staffers realize.” Dr. Abhishek Deshpande, the lead researcher from the Cleveland Clinic, said, “Efforts to improve disinfection in the hospital environment usually focus on surfaces that are frequently touched by […]

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What’s Lingering In Your Towels and Linens?

February 12, 2017 by

When someone checks into a clean hotel, the last thing on their mind is the linens on the bed. But those sheets do have the potential to be deadly if they aren’t properly washed and handled. Dr. Philip Tierno, Clinical Professor in the Departments of Microbiology and Pathology at the NYU School of Medicine and […]

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Avoid Deadly Mold On Linens

February 1, 2017 by

Andrew Streifel said, “I would put my money on it.” He was referring to the odds that linens supplied to UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh were contaminated with “heavy fungal growth.” The mold outbreak on bed sheets at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital is believed to have contributed to the death of five patients who contracted fungal-related […]

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Hospital Linens Are A Deadly Mess

June 5, 2016 by Leave a Comment

Yes, if you’re like me you see them everywhere — medical technicians, nurses, and doctors in scrubs or lab coats. Heck, you even see them at Whole Foods where medical professionals are shopping in them. What you don’t see on these garments is the living, thriving bacteria that could kill you. Dirty scrubs spread bacteria […]

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Managing Linens for Your Medical Office

April 30, 2015 by

Linens in any field are mostly seen as little more than a commodity, with some businesses simply choosing the cheapest option and moving on. Customers pay attention to their comfort as well as the details though, and even the simplest of items in your office can have a resounding impact on your brand and business. […]

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