The benefits of table linen hire

Welcome to 2023! It's a new year, and it brings plenty of new year resolutions. If you’re a business owner, you’ll probably be asking yourself how you can make changes and develop your business this year. You might want to improve your sales numbers, attract a different clientele, or simply change things up a bit to try something new.

 

If you’re a restaurant, hotel dining space, cafe or other business where table service is used, you might want to consider the benefits of table linen hire this year.

 

But what exactly is table linen hire and how can it help my business? Read on to find out.

 

What Is Linen Hire?

Linen hire is a fairly basic concept that is quick and easy for all involved. It simply consists of being sent linen to use and then returning it to be cleaned when done. Here is a quick guide to how linen hire typically works.

 

First, you have to correspond with a company and agree on the quantities and styles of linen that you want. This could be based on the average number of customers you get in a period of time, or maybe an estimate of how much you’ll need for a special event.

 

Then the linen will be sent to you at a time that is convenient for you. You will probably pre-arrange days or specific times for the linen to be delivered, so you can easily keep on top of linen use at your business and adjust accordingly.

 

Next, you’ll use your linen! You can either use it straightaway, or some businesses will order in advance and keep a selection of linen on hand for when they need it. Many use linen hire as a way to prevent storing linen, so most often linen sourced from linen hire is used quite quickly.

 

Once the linen is done, you simply collect it all together and return it to the linen hire company. They will handle the washing and maintenance of all the linen, and provide you with fresh linen in return. And then the process starts all over again!

 

Benefits of Commercial Linen Hire

Thousands of businesses around the country make the most of linen hire, whether they want table linen for a restaurant or sheets for hotel rooms. It is a very popular option due to the numerous benefits it has, so read on for some of the reasons to use linen hire.

 

Affordability

Linen hire is actually quite affordable, especially when put against the cost of buying linen outright. If you want quality linen for your business, you’ll probably end up spending a fair bit of money getting linen you’re happy with. You’ll then need to keep that linen in pristine condition but eventually will have to replace it.

 

With linen hire, you don’t have to worry about buying new linen ever. Simply choose the quantities you want and get quality linen delivered to you. You’ll be able to get great linen at a fraction of the price of buying it normally.

 

Improved hygiene benefits

Another advantage of using linen hire is the improved hygiene benefits that come with it. Even if the health and safety at your business are amazing, your staff probably will not be trained on how to wash linen and store it hygienically.

 

But for a linen hire company, this is their bread and butter. They know exactly how to launder and handle linen to make sure the hygiene is the best it could possibly be. They’ll have the expertise and know all the techniques to provide you with linen that you’ll love and is suitable for use by your staff and customers.

 

Less Wear & Tear

If you use your own linen, over time you might see it start to degrade and show signs of wear and tear. This is perfectly natural, as even when trying to keep your linen as pristine as possible, repeated washing and handling will eventually start to show. If you’re using your own linen, you either continue to use the old linen or spend money replacing it.

 

With linen hire, you don’t have to worry about degradation or wear and tear, as the linen you receive and send off will always be of the highest quality. Linen hire companies pride themselves on the quality of products so would never send out linen that has begun to show signs of wear and tear.

 

Flexibility

A great reason to use linen hire is the flexibility that you are given when working with a reliable and professional company. Firstly you’ll be able to easily change the number of products that you want. This is essential for a business that is constantly changing, as it is unlikely every single day of the year will need the same demands as the last.

 

For example, a cafe might be busier in the summer months when their outdoor seating is open and people are outside more. Or you might need to plan around holidays and special events. You’ll probably have a rush closer to Christmas, or when you’re running a great deal, so will need more linen to deal with the increased amount of customers.

 

This is why you need linen hire so you can quickly change the quantities with ease. This means you won’t be paying for stock you’re not going to use.

 

You can also change the style and colour of your linen to suit your needs. A great linen hire company will have plenty of options for you to choose from, so you can change things up when needed. You might be hosting a special event where some themed linen of a different colour than white might be a nice touch, or you might just feel like changing up the image of your restaurant with a linen change.

 

Less Work For Staff

If you’re using linen hire, you’re going to be reducing the workload on your staff by a large amount. If you do not hire your linen, staff at your business will have to use part of their working day to wash, dry and store this linen, taking away from their other duties. If you’re a big business, you might even need additional staffing just to try and sort out your linen.

 

Linen hire will allow your staff to concentrate on other tasks, which will help your business grow and hopefully lead to improved revenue and customer satisfaction. Now instead of wasting time washing, drying and storing linen, you simply have to prepare it for a linen hire company to take it away and await the arrival of your new fresh linen.

 

No Expensive Machinery

With your linen being laundered away from your business, you don’t have to waste money buying pieces of machinery that you would regularly need for linen washing, such as a washing machine and a tumble dryer. You will also have more space in your business as these pieces won’t take up room, which is helpful if you are a small business with not much room anyways.

 

Work With Stalbridge Linen Services

Now that you’ve heard about the benefits of table linen hire, it’s time to shop! Get in touch today with Johnsons Stalbridge Linen Services for high-quality linen hire from a team of industry experts. We have been working for over 40 years, providing linen hire and industrial laundry services to clients across the UK.

 

Over this time we have become well known for the quality of the products we deliver, as well as our reliability and flexibility. We don’t believe in locking a customer down to a specific quantity in a long-term contract, so we are on hand if you need the number of products you receive changing. We offer free exchanges and always have your flexibility in mind, and won't penalise you for changes or enforce extra charges.

 

In terms of table linen, you can rely on us to deliver you a great selection of products. We specialise in high-quality table linen, including napkins and serviettes. Our elite table linen is made from a luxurious 235grm 100% cotton, so looks and feels luxurious. We also have a selection of colours to choose from, from classic white to more unique colours like red, biscuit and buttermilk. If you’re just after serviettes only, we have a range of choices on offer, from white satin and periwinkle block colours to striped options.

 

Commercial Linen Hire You Can Rely On

We have numerous sites based around the country, stretching all the way from Edinburgh to Torquay, so you can get your products delivered on time no matter where you are. So if you want to find out more about the table linen hire we offer, give us a call today at 0800 093 9933.