Ecolab textile care is reinventing water and energy solutions to expand our approach to product sustainability and maximize water and energy saving, while improving productivity, at industrial laundries. Beyond delivering a “green” or sustainable chemistry, the real plus of Ecolab solution is the comprehensive approach we have: the added value comes from the integration of our knowledge at different levels, from the detergent performance to the total laundry process operation.
In such demanding times the water scarcity and energy consuming operations have to be controlled at best. The Ecolab team has proven to be able to adapt solutions to the current scenario, by adapting and customizing its programs: through the combined application of highly flexible and performing washing solutions, from 40°C to 60°C, with water and energy equipments and 365 Real Time Data Management.
360° integrated solutions. Ecolab textile Care offers different programs, from fabric washing to water & energy solutions to 24/7 data management and specialized technical service
The expertise in wash process setting of our laundry specialists can support laundries and make their programs more effective and reliable, wash after wash, customizing them according to their requirements, both in terms of washing and in terms of monitoring the costs related to water consumption, the boiler use and wastewater management. Ecolab is also committed in bringing the water and energy management costs related to the production process: a strong performing chemistry can deliver effective washing outcomes at low or medium temperatures, but it may be not enough to achieve the targeted water and energy savings.
At this point, wherever the washing temperature is, our experts can rethink the process water use in a different way and boost the possible savings: to the next level, by integrating washing programs with our technical knowledge and our water & energy solutions. We can optimize the freshwater and press water consumption; we can improve rinsing quality and finally also help to reduce drying times for terry towels and flat linen.
The power of these complete integrated solutions is always the result of a deep dive into the laundry operations through a water & energy audit and process analysis made by our laundry experts. Thanks to such a comprehensive approach, we can really help the laundries to make a difference regarding the final results in terms of quality, cost control and sustainable impact.
Example of a Laundry adopting integrated solutions: 40°C washing platform, Ecolab textile Care water and energy recovery systems, intelligent 24/7 real-time management system
If we think about the actual and future situation, energy costs will remain high and inflation leads to an increase other cost, included the textile manufacturing ones. In such demanding environment our “Net Zero Washing” vision is focused on the idea of capturing energy from sources in the laundry that could enable a washing without additional heating. We combine the benefits of our process expertise on low temp programs with our knowhow in designing water & energy solutions: through the implementation of different water & energy appliances we can maximize the heat recovery, deliver customized “Net Zero” or energy neutral washing and therefore lead to reliable and effective cost control and savings. •
About Ecolab
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that help protect people, planet and business health. With annual sales of $13 billion and more than 47.000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, help maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
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Edited by Marzio Nava
Detergo Magazine, Number 10, October 2022
