Infection control you can evidence
Thermal disinfection cycles aligned to AS/NZS 4146, with cycle data recorded automatically so an auditor sees proof, not a handwritten log book.
Industries
Aged care laundry equipment, designed for compliance
Clean linen in aged care is infection control, dignity and accreditation all at once. Since 1968 we have designed, supplied and serviced on-premise laundries for Australian residential aged care, from 40-bed regional homes to multi-site providers.
- Thermal disinfection configured to AS/NZS 4146
- Personal clothing handled on-site, not lost off-site
- Technicians and genuine parts in every state
What aged care laundries deal with
Four problems we solve every week
Aged care is the largest part of our on-premise laundry business, so these are not hypotheticals. They are the issues facility managers call us about.
Residents' personal clothing
Delicate, high-value and easily lost. Gentle programs, smaller batch capacities and a workflow designed around sorting, tagging and returning garments to the right room.
Small teams, long days
Simple, guided controls and programmed cycles mean care staff and casuals get the same result every load, without needing to understand wash chemistry.
Downtime is not an option
30+ factory-trained technicians nationwide and $10+ Million of parts and equipment inventory in stock, so a failed machine does not become a linen crisis by Friday.
Compliance
Built to satisfy the auditor, not just the laundry
Sizing guide by facility
A starting point only. Actual sizing depends on linen mix, changeover frequency and whether flat linen is processed on-site.
Up to 60 beds
Washing: 2 x 11kg to 18kg washers
Drying: 2 x 13kg to 18kg dryers
Personal clothing on-site, flat linen often part-outsourced.
60 to 120 beds
Washing: 2 to 3 x 18kg to 27kg washers
Drying: 2 to 3 x 18kg to 27kg dryers
Add a compact ironer to bring flat linen fully in-house.
120+ beds or multi-site
Washing: 27kg to 60kg washers
Drying: 27kg to 45kg dryers
Ironer and towel folding to control the largest cost, labour.
Thermal disinfection
Configure every cycle to AS/NZS 4146 time and temperature requirements.
Automatic records
Capture cycle data automatically so audit evidence is always ready.
Clean linen flow
Separate soiled and clean movement through a purpose-designed room.
Consistent dosing
Automated chemical dosing delivers repeatable results across every shift.
Planned maintenance
Keep documented service records ready for accreditation review.
Where to next
Explore the equipment behind an aged care laundry
Aged care FAQs
Questions we answer most
What laundry standard applies to aged care in Australia?
Aged care laundries are expected to meet AS/NZS 4146 Laundry Practice, which sets time and temperature requirements for thermal disinfection, along with the infection prevention and control requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards. Aqualogic configures machines to those parameters and can provide automatic cycle records as evidence.
Should we process residents' personal clothing on-site?
Most Australian aged care providers do. Personal clothing is high-risk to outsource because garments are individually owned, easily lost and often delicate. An on-premise laundry with gentle programs and a clear sorting workflow returns clothing faster and with far fewer complaints.
How much space does an aged care laundry need?
As a guide, a 100-bed facility typically needs 35 to 60 square metres to comfortably fit washers, dryers, a folding bench, soiled and clean holding, and safe technician access around each machine. Aqualogic can design the layout from your floor plan before equipment is selected.
Can you prove disinfection for an accreditation audit?
Yes. With Girbau Sapphire connectivity, every cycle logs its temperature and hold time to the cloud, so disinfection reporting is produced automatically rather than reconstructed after the fact.
Do you service aged care laundries outside capital cities?
Yes. Aqualogic has factory-trained technicians in every state and services regional facilities nationwide, backed by Australia's largest commercial laundry spare-parts inventory.
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