Your recommended annual calendar
| Period | Operational focus | Reinforced products |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Feb | Post-Christmas duvet campaign, preventive maintenance | Power Gold, Oximatic + |
| Mar–Apr | Change of season, laundering of stored textiles | Biogold, Blue Soft |
| May | Pre-season preparation: stock, calibration, training | General stock increase |
| Jun–Aug | Peak tourist season (coastal areas) | Biogold Q, Eco Wash, Rosegold |
| Sep | End of season, post-summer clean-up | Biogold Q, Sanitex |
| Oct–Nov | Start of duvet campaign, stained coats | Power Gold, Oximatic +, Q3 |
| Dec | Christmas: tablecloths, festive linen, perspiration | Biogold Q, Rosegold |
Key reminders
- May: plan the season's supply with your supplier
- June: check that stock is reinforced before high season
- September: analyse consumption data for next year
- November: water hardness test (winter water tends to be harder)
- February and October: preventive technical maintenance visits
How to adapt the calendar to your laundry
The table above is a general guide. Every laundry has its own cycle depending on the area, the type of customer and nearby competition, and the best way to fine-tune it is with your own data:
- Record cycles by machine size and the consumption of each product, period by period.
- Compare each period with the same one the previous year, not with the one just before: that way you see the real seasonality.
- Mark local events that move demand on your calendar: festivals, the start of the school year, the ski season or the arrival of tourists.
- Write up your September review: what ran short, what was left over and which machine could not keep up.
What changes from one season to the next
The type of soiling
In the colder months, bulky items and grease stains dominate; in the warmer months, sweat and odours. That is why the calendar alternates degreasing detergents such as Power Gold, which removes grease and disperses stains without damaging fabrics, with sanitising detergents such as Biogold Q, formulated to be effective in short, low-temperature washes.
The machines that work hardest
In winter the large washers fill up; in summer, the small ones with high turnover. Each machine's dosing should match how it is used that season, so check calibration whenever the usage pattern changes.
The water
Water hardness can vary over the year, which is why the calendar includes a test in November. If it changes, adjust the dose before complaints about harsh laundry start coming in.
Typical mistakes when the season changes
- Waiting until a product runs out before ordering the one for the new season. Even with delivery in 24–48 hours on the Spanish mainland, a weekend without product is noticeable.
- Changing product without recalibrating the corresponding pump.
- Not telling staff about changes of programme or product.
- Building up stock of a seasonal product that then sits in the storeroom for months.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to change detergent every season?
Not necessarily. Many laundries keep the same base detergent all year round and add complementary products, such as an oxygen bleach, a stain remover or a more heavily fragranced softener, at the times when they are needed.
My laundry is not in a tourist area. Is this still useful?
Yes. Skip the tourist high-season row and focus on the changes in clothing and weather, which happen everywhere. If you like, Instaquim can help you build your own calendar during a technical visit.
Would you like a tailored annual plan?
Together we'll build a calendar specific to your laundry type and area.
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