Hotel, hospital and institutional linen is judged on three things: it must be clean, soft and bright. Each result comes from a specific stage of the wash, so a reliable commercial laundry process uses the right product at each stage rather than more of a single detergent. All Evochem laundry doses are stated per kg of dry linen, so weigh or estimate the load before dosing.
This page explains the process. For the full Flox range, see our commercial laundry chemicals range, and our technical team can set a wash programme for each linen type and machine.
The wash sequence
Within each range, the dose depends on soil level, water hardness and the machine. Start at the lower dose for lightly soiled linen.
Pre-wash: Flox Pre-Wash Detergent, 2 to 4 ml per kg of dry linen, emulsifies and lifts oils, fat and grease, especially on kitchen and heavily soiled linen.
Main wash: Flox Star at 5 to 15 ml per kg of dry linen, or Star Powder at 5 to 15 g per kg of dry linen, releases stains and soil and holds them in suspension so they do not redeposit.
Builder: Flox Build, 5 to 15 ml per kg of dry linen, raises the alkalinity of the wash to loosen greasy and fatty stains. Use it with Flox Star for heavy soil, or on its own.
Destaining: for white linen, Flox Laundry Chlorine Destainer at 3 to 15 ml per kg of dry linen removes stains in industrial machines.
Rinse thoroughly to remove detergent and chlorine.
Sour: in the final rinse, Flox Sour at 5 to 15 ml per kg of dry linen, or Flox Rinse powder at 5 to 15 g per kg of dry linen, neutralises remaining alkalinity and bleach residue to help prevent yellowing.
Softening: Flox Soft Care, 2 ml per kg of dry linen, softens fabric, reduces static and makes ironing easier.
FloxPre-Wash DetergentBlend of surfactants that effectively emulsifies and lifts oils, fat, and grease from fabrics. It can be used as a pre-wash detergent or in combination with other detergents for enhanced cleaning power.
Flox StarMain Wash DetergentHighly concentrated synthetic detergent that contains a powerful blend of surface-active agents and anti-redeposition agents. It effectively releases even the toughest stains and heavy soils from fabrics, leaving them fresh, bright, and thoroughly clean. Safe to use on all water-washable fabrics in hot and cold water temperatures.
Star PowderLaundry Detergent PowderDesigned to provide deep cleaning of fabrics. Its unique blend of surfactants and builders, combined with cutting-edge technology, allows Star Powder to quickly and efficiently suspend oily particulates, prevent their redeposition, and deliver exceptional cleaning results. Effective in removing tough stains and maintaining fabric quality.
Flox BuildLiquid Heavy Duty DetergentPowerful alkaline laundry builder featuring biodegradable surfactants. It works by increasing the pH of the wash water, effectively loosening and emulsifying stubborn greasy, oily, and fatty stains. Can be used as a standalone detergent or combined with Flox Star for enhanced stain removal.
FloxLaundry Chlorine DestainerPowerful chlorine-based destainer specifically designed for industrial laundry machines. Its potent formula effectively removes stains from white linen without damaging the fabric.
Flox SourLaundry Neutralizing AgentLiquid laundry neutralizer that adjusts pH levels to prevent fabric yellowing. Added to the final rinse, it neutralizes alkalinity and bleach residue. Keeps fabrics vibrant, soft, and fresh, protecting clothes from damage.
Flox RinseLaundry Neutralizing AgentMildly acidic powder designed to neutralize the pH level of the final wash cycle and reduce alkalinity in fabrics. Prevents unwanted yellowing of fabrics and ensures clothes are soft, fresh, and protected from damage.
Flox Soft CareConcentrated Fabric SoftenerSpecialized fabric softener formulated to soften laundered fabrics and reduce static cling. Ensures clothes are comfortable, fresh, and reduces rigidity, aiding in the ironing process. Leaves fabric soft and fresh.
Stain removal
Sort linen by soil as well as colour. Send greasy kitchen and F&B linen through a pre-wash, and keep the chlorine destainer for white linen; for coloured items, ask our technical team.
- FloxPre-Wash DetergentBlend of surfactants that effectively emulsifies and lifts oils, fat, and grease from fabrics. It can be used as a pre-wash detergent or in combination with other detergents for enhanced cleaning power.
- FloxLaundry Chlorine DestainerPowerful chlorine-based destainer specifically designed for industrial laundry machines. Its potent formula effectively removes stains from white linen without damaging the fabric.
Fabric life
Linen lasts longer when every stage is dosed correctly. Excess alkali and chlorine left in the fabric weaken it over time, so dose the builder and destainer to the soil and always neutralise in the final rinse.
- Flox BuildLiquid Heavy Duty DetergentPowerful alkaline laundry builder featuring biodegradable surfactants. It works by increasing the pH of the wash water, effectively loosening and emulsifying stubborn greasy, oily, and fatty stains. Can be used as a standalone detergent or combined with Flox Star for enhanced stain removal.
- Flox StarMain Wash DetergentHighly concentrated synthetic detergent that contains a powerful blend of surface-active agents and anti-redeposition agents. It effectively releases even the toughest stains and heavy soils from fabrics, leaving them fresh, bright, and thoroughly clean. Safe to use on all water-washable fabrics in hot and cold water temperatures.
- Flox SourLaundry Neutralizing AgentLiquid laundry neutralizer that adjusts pH levels to prevent fabric yellowing. Added to the final rinse, it neutralizes alkalinity and bleach residue. Keeps fabrics vibrant, soft, and fresh, protecting clothes from damage.
Fabric whiteness
Dull or yellowed whites usually come from residual alkalinity, bleach residue or redeposited soil. A correct main wash, chlorine destaining for whites and a sour in the final rinse address all three.
- FloxLaundry Chlorine DestainerPowerful chlorine-based destainer specifically designed for industrial laundry machines. Its potent formula effectively removes stains from white linen without damaging the fabric.
- Flox SourLaundry Neutralizing AgentLiquid laundry neutralizer that adjusts pH levels to prevent fabric yellowing. Added to the final rinse, it neutralizes alkalinity and bleach residue. Keeps fabrics vibrant, soft, and fresh, protecting clothes from damage.
- Flox RinseLaundry Neutralizing AgentMildly acidic powder designed to neutralize the pH level of the final wash cycle and reduce alkalinity in fabrics. Prevents unwanted yellowing of fabrics and ensures clothes are soft, fresh, and protected from damage.
Fabric softness
Towels and bed linen that feel stiff or harsh reflect poorly on any guest room or ward. A measured softener in the final rinse keeps fabric comfortable and reduces static and rigidity.
Talk to our technical team
Tell us about your site, soils, equipment and volumes. We will recommend products and dilutions, and send pricing for bulk supply.
Frequently asked questions
What does dosing per kg of dry linen mean?
The dose is calculated from the weight of the linen before it is wetted. For example, a 20 kg load at 10 ml per kg of dry linen needs 200 ml of product.
What is a laundry sour and why is it needed?
A sour is a mildly acidic product added to the final rinse. It neutralises the alkalinity and bleach residue left by the wash, which helps prevent yellowing and protects the fabric.
Can the chlorine destainer be used on coloured linen?
Flox Laundry Chlorine Destainer is designed for white linen. For coloured fabrics or uniforms, ask our technical team for a suitable programme.
Do I need both a main wash detergent and a builder?
For light soil, Flox Star alone is often enough. For heavily greasy or fatty soil, adding Flox Build increases the alkalinity of the wash and improves stain removal.