Laundry Detergents
Laundry detergents for commercial use are concentrated powders, liquids and capsules formulated for high-temperature, high-volume commercial washing machine cycles, used by hotels and care homes to keep linen and towels hygienically clean at scale. Concentration and dosing method, matched to water hardness and wash temperature, separate the options.
Key specifications
Commercial laundry detergents are typically supplied in 5-10kg tubs or 1-10 litre containers for liquid formats, dosed via an automatic dosing pump at ratios far more concentrated than retail detergent to handle heavily soiled linen at 60°C+ wash temperatures. Many ranges include a separate stain-removal booster and fabric softener for towels and bedding requiring extra softness.
Laundry Detergents — FAQs
Do commercial laundries need special detergent for high-temperature washes?
Yes — commercial detergents are formulated to remain effective and not degrade fabric at the 60-90°C wash temperatures commonly used to meet hygiene standards for hotel and care home linen, unlike many domestic detergents.
How is commercial laundry detergent usually dosed?
Most commercial laundries use an automatic dosing pump linked to the washing machine, delivering a precise, cost-controlled amount per cycle rather than manual measuring, reducing both waste and understocking risk.
Brands typical of this category include P&G Professional and Pro-Formula commercial laundry detergent ranges, with Jantex also stocked, suited to care home and hotel on-site laundry rooms.