Linen chute is an essential component of housekeeping operations. this presentation will help students to understand its importance in a hotel.

1. Linen Chute & its Cleaning
Procedure
By- Varun Sing
HOUSEKEEPING

2. What is Linen Chute/ Laundry Chute ?
A sloping channel or slide for
conveying soiled linen from the
upper floors to the laundry usually
situated on the ground floor or in
the basement.

3. Importance
• Most efficient
• Economical
• Fast
• Safe & easy
Why is cleaning necessary?
• Maintain hygiene.
• Quality of linen.
• Periodical cleaning helps in maintaining
the chute and proper functioning.

4. Cleaning
• Regular inspection.
• Contract given to physical plant.
• Laundry room & linen chute blocked.
• Doors marked. “DANGER - OUT OF
SERVICE”
• Notify Hospital Administration when
laundry chutes are down for cleaning,
and when they are back in service.

5. Procedure.
• Top to bottom floor
• High pressure water sprayer
used (495 psi)
• Careful enough not to
dislodge, bend or break the
sprinkler heads inside.
• Biodegradable and alkali
solutions used.
• Residue dumped in an
appropriate place.
• When the work is complete,
the management is
informed.

6. Safety
• Splash proof gown,
submicron mask,
protective eyewear,
gloves.
• Rescue team and
Medical assistance
on the spot.
• Washing of hands
when its complete.
(after removing the
gown)

7. BEFORE CLEANING
AFTER CLEANING

8. Bibliography
• http://www.hellotrade.com/ecotech-system-pune
• Wikipedia
• Google search engine.
THANK YOU