Running an efficient laundry operation in a care home isn’t just about hygiene—it’s about resident wellbeing, compliance, and cost control. But how do you know if your laundry systems are really performing as well as they could be? That’s where a care home laundry audit comes in.

At Able, we offer a free, on-site laundry audit designed to help care homes identify inefficiencies, improve wash results, and reduce costs—without compromising hygiene or safety.

What Is a Care Home Laundry Audit?

A care home laundry audit is a professional evaluation of your current laundry setup, including:

  • The machines in use and their compatibility with auto-dosing systems

  • The chemicals currently used, including concentration levels and potential fabric damage

  • Dosing accuracy—are the right amounts being delivered per cycle?

  • Staff feedback on wash cycles, performance issues, and common complaints

  • Live test washes comparing your current chemicals with our high-performance alternatives

  • A breakdown of your cost per wash across all major programmes

And yes—we do this on-site, hands-on, and free of charge.

Learn more about our laundry chemical and dosing solutions

How a Care Home Laundry Audit can Help

  • Better Wash Results

We’ve seen countless cases where incorrect dosing or poor chemical compatibility leads to stains, odours, or frequent rewashing. Our test washes show your staff what’s possible with the right products.

  • Lower Utility Costs

Through cycle reviews and staff discussions, we help you identify where lower-temperature washes can be safely used—saving money without compromising hygiene.

  • Cost Per Wash Breakdown

With your current chemical costs and our measurements, we calculate exactly what each wash cycle costs you—and show where our system could save you more.

Common Issues We Detect in Audits

  • Overdosing or underdosing chemicals

  • Use of non-antibacterial products in hygiene-critical washes

  • Staining, odour retention, and frequent rewashing

  • Machines incompatible with modern auto-dosing technology

  • No tracking of per-wash chemical or utility costs

If any of this sounds familiar, our audit will give you clarity—and solutions.

Real-World Testing

We don’t just talk—we test. During the audit, our team can carry out live washes with your actual soiled items. Bring us stained clothes or bedding, and we’ll show your staff how our cleaning agents perform by comparison.

We also measure dosing volumes directly from your machines so you get factual insights—not just opinions.

What You’ll Get After the Audit

  • Full review of your equipment and chemical compatibility

  • Cost-per-wash breakdown of current vs. recommended systems

  • Efficiency tips to reduce rewashing and lower energy use

  • Clear product recommendations with measurable benefits

  • No obligation, no hard sell—just helpful insights

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Ready to Optimise Your Care Home Laundry?

A care home laundry audit is one of the quickest, most cost-effective steps you can take to improve outcomes for residents and staff—while keeping your bottom line in check.

Don’t leave it to guesswork. Let us help you get the facts, for free.

Book your free audit today and start making your laundry work smarter—not harder.