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Guides, Resources & Equipment by Sector
Buying guides, how-to articles, and sector-specific equipment recommendations — all in one place. Whether you're comparing commercial irons, planning a hotel laundry, or setting up a care home finishing room, use the resources below to shortlist the right setup faster.
How to Set Up an Ironing Service
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The right setup depends on your sector — how much laundry you process, what fabrics you're handling, and how many people are using the equipment. Browse by sector below, or see the full commercial equipment by sector guide.
Hotels & Hospitality
Flatwork ironers for bed linen, steam presses for uniforms, drying cabinets — solutions for every scale of hotel laundry.
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Care Homes
Steam ironing systems, vacuum tables, and rotary ironers — built for continuous use, gentle on residents' clothing.
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Schools & Universities
Durable commercial ironing equipment for boarding schools, sixth forms and universities processing uniform and bedding.
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Fire Stations & Blue Light
Heavy-duty presses, steam boilers and vacuum tables for shift-pattern environments — uniforms pressed and ready around the clock.
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Theatres & Production
Garment steamers, heated vacuum tables and steam iron systems for costume departments, TV and film production.
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Restaurants & Catering
Compact flatwork ironers and steam presses for restaurants and event caterers managing table linen in-house.
View restaurant equipment ?| Sector | Main Laundry Challenge | Core Equipment | Typical Scale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotels | High-volume bed linen & table dressing | Flatwork ironer, steam press, drying cabinet | Medium to large |
| Care Homes | Mixed linen & delicate residents' clothing | Rotary ironer, vacuum table, steam iron & boiler | Small to large |
| Schools & Universities | Uniform & bedding in multi-user settings | Steam press, steam iron & boiler, vacuum table | Small to medium |
| Fire Stations | Uniforms pressed fast for shift handovers | Steam press, boiler system, vacuum table | Small to medium |
| Theatres & Production | Delicate & vintage costume finishing | Garment steamer, heated vacuum table, steam iron | Small to medium |
| Restaurants | Table linen turnover between sittings | Compact flatwork ironer, steam press | Small to medium |
What's the difference between a flatwork ironer and an ironing press?
A flatwork ironer (also called a rotary or cylinder ironer) feeds large flat items — sheets, pillowcases, tablecloths — through heated rollers for fast, consistent results. An ironing press uses two heated plates to press individual garments (shirts, uniforms, trousers) far faster than a conventional iron. Many operations use both: a flatwork ironer for linen, a press for clothing.
Can I finance commercial ironing equipment?
Yes — most equipment can be financed through hire purchase, finance lease, or operating lease. On a 36-month agreement a £2,000 system works out at roughly £70–90 per month. Finance payments are generally 100% tax deductible as a business expense. See our finance & leasing page for full details.
Do you supply equipment to the NHS and public sector?
Yes — we supply NHS trusts, care groups, local authorities, schools, fire and rescue services, and other public sector organisations across the UK. We can provide full product specifications, model numbers, and pricing documentation to support procurement requirements. Finance and leasing are also available for public sector buyers.
What brands do you supply?
We supply Electrolux Professional, Comel, Speedypress, Magpie, Schulthess, Aeolus and others — professional-grade brands built for all-day commercial use. We stock spare parts for everything we sell and can arrange UK-wide servicing.
