What are the advantages and disadvantages of in house laundry in hotel?

In-house laundering means managing and conducting all the laundering within the hotel premises itself.

The advantages of in-house laundry are as follows:-

1) It is a capital asset.

2) It may take much investment at the beginning, but it is highly beneficial and cost-effective on a long term basis.

3) No losses or missing of articles occur as linen does not go out of the hotel for washing, and are treated with care by their own personnel.

4) There is better supervision, care and control, hence a longer life for linens.

5) Less stock is required as the cycle is very quick.

6) Can cover emergency requirements.

7) Transportation costs are eliminated.

However, in-house laundry also has some disadvantages, they are as follows:-

1) The initial capital investment is high.

2) Higher labor costs.

3) Special management or technical expertise is required.

4) High cost of maintenance and repairs.

5) Large area is required for effective laundry management inside the hotel.

Hence, these are some of the advantages and disadvantages of in-house laundry.