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Shared or commercial laundry rooms are a must in some housing developments and a useful facility in others. They have more potential benefits than one might think, from cost savings and mitigating damp and mould, to fire safety and even resident well-being.
Inside Housing spoke to Aaron Butler, director of housing at commercial equipment firm JLA, to find out more.
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Aaron Butler
Director of housing, JLA
More about Aaron Butler
01 How common are shared laundries in social housing?
02 How does the equipment in a commercial laundry differ from standard domestic appliances?
03 What role can shared laundries play in tackling damp and mould?
04 Does a shared laundry room offer any other benefits for residents?
05 Can shared laundries help with building maintenance or asset management costs?
06 What should social landlords take into account when considering installing a shared laundry?
Sponsored by:
Main picture: Alamy
Aaron Butler
Director of housing, JLA
More about Aaron Butler
01 How common are shared laundries in social housing?
02 How does the equipment in a commercial laundry differ from standard domestic appliances?
03 What role can shared laundries play in tackling damp and mould?
04 Does a shared laundry room offer any other benefits for residents?
05 Can shared laundries help with building maintenance or asset management costs?
06 What should social landlords take into account when considering installing a shared laundry?
Shared or commercial laundry rooms are a must in some housing developments and a useful facility in others. They have more potential benefits than one might think, from cost savings and mitigating damp and mould, to fire safety and even resident well-being.
Inside Housing spoke to Aaron Butler, director of housing at commercial equipment firm JLA, to find out more.